Yariv Levin

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Sep 3, 2026
20:02Ynet
Despite Solberg's opposition: The Supreme Court freezes the MAHASH law
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Despite Solberg's opposition: The Supreme Court freezes the MAHASH law

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and Justice Dafna Barak-Erez decided to issue an interim injunction delaying the implementation of parts of the law considered one of the judicial reform laws. The Deputy President was in the minority. Minister Levin: "The decision is proof of the judges' frustration."

Aug 30, 2026
10:42Globes
Over 2 million employees to receive convalescence pay supplement
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Over 2 million employees to receive convalescence pay supplement

An extension order signed last week increases convalescence pay for private sector employees by 8%. Those who have already received their 2026 payment may be entitled to a retroactive adjustment.

Aug 25, 2026
Preparing for Rosh Hashanah in Uman: The Ukrainian government's message to Israel
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Preparing for Rosh Hashanah in Uman: The Ukrainian government's message to Israel

Yariv Levin spoke with the Ukrainian Minister of Religious Affairs ahead of the expected arrival of tens of thousands of worshipers in Uman for Rosh Hashanah. The Ukrainian minister expressed commitment to securing the visitors despite the war in the country: "The Iranian danger is a global threat."

Aug 23, 2026
18:37Ynet
Until further notice: Supreme Court forbids Levin from appointing a new head of the PID
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Until further notice: Supreme Court forbids Levin from appointing a new head of the PID

The Supreme Court ruled that the Minister of Justice cannot appoint a new head of the Police Investigation Department (PID) and advance the process until a further decision is made. The Attorney General joined the petitions filed against the PID law, explaining that appointing a head of the PID constitutes an immediate implementation of the law.

Supreme Court blocks Levin: "He will not be able to appoint a head of the Police Investigation Department until further notice"
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Supreme Court blocks Levin: "He will not be able to appoint a head of the Police Investigation Department until further notice"

The Supreme Court ruled that Justice Minister Yariv Levin cannot appoint a new head of the Police Investigation Department (Mahash) until further notice.

Aug 20, 2026
13:05Now14
Who won the 'deals'? The answer of Likud members turns the tables
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Who won the 'deals'? The answer of Likud members turns the tables

Primaries are always a struggle between two forces: organized 'deals' and the free will of party members. At the end of the campaign, Likud chose not a list of 'screamers', but a team of action-oriented leaders who have proven their effectiveness.

09:20Ynet
Yariv Levin to receive separate representation in petitions against the Mahash law
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Yariv Levin to receive separate representation in petitions against the Mahash law

Minister of Justice Yariv Levin has been granted separate legal representation in petitions against the Mahash law due to fundamental disagreements with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. The state will cover legal fees amounting to 50,000 shekels.

Aug 18, 2026
10:18Now14
Following the achievement in the primaries, Yariv Levin clarifies: "We will complete the reform"
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Following the achievement in the primaries, Yariv Levin clarifies: "We will complete the reform"

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Yariv Levin is emerging in third place on the Likud list after the counting of 99% of the votes, which provides him with a significant achievement in the party's primaries. While the results are still coming in, Levin published a post on social media and thanked the members of the movement for the trust they placed in him, saying that it is an...

The Battle for the Ministry of Justice: The Crossroads of the Judicial System
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The Battle for the Ministry of Justice: The Crossroads of the Judicial System

An examination of the Supreme Court's power, the continuation of moves regarding the role of the Attorney General, the issue of the composition of the Judicial Selection Committee, and the importance of establishing a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre. The Ministry of Justice portfolio, considered particularly desirable, will take on a different meaning after the elections.

Aug 16, 2026
16:09Now14
Who will be Netanyahu's number 2? The senior figures – and the MK who might surprise
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Who will be Netanyahu's number 2? The senior figures – and the MK who might surprise

One of the most intriguing battles in the Likud primaries is taking place right at the top. It is not about a spot in the top five, but about who will capture the first place after Benjamin Netanyahu.

15:30Now14
Drama before the primaries: Yariv Levin removed from the recommended list in Hadera?
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Drama before the primaries: Yariv Levin removed from the recommended list in Hadera?

Political drama in Hadera: Reports circulated in the city's political corridors suggesting that Likud branch chairman Shlomo Buzaglo reached an agreement with ultra-Orthodox representatives to remove Justice Minister Yariv Levin from the recommended candidates list to boost Eli Cohen's standing.

Aug 15, 2026
20:55Now14
Following the interview with Zelekha: Criticism of Netanyahu from within the government
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Following the interview with Zelekha: Criticism of Netanyahu from within the government

Did Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believe in real time that the judicial reform led by Justice Minister Yariv Levin was complicating things for him? In a special interview with C14, Prof. Yaron Zelekha revealed details of a meeting he held with Netanyahu on the eve of October 7, including a highly unusual statement attributed to the Prime Minister.

Yariv Levin has taken control of the search committee for selecting the heads of the PID
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Yariv Levin has taken control of the search committee for selecting the heads of the PID

An update to the High Court of Justice has revealed the mechanisms behind the formation of the new PID search committee. The Attorney General has joined petitioners calling for a halt to the appointments, citing political bias.

Aug 13, 2026
23:26Walla
They asked why the Military Advocate General's case is stuck? Knowing they were the ones who stuck it
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They asked why the Military Advocate General's case is stuck? Knowing they were the ones who stuck it

The case exploded 10 months ago and could have reached an indictment within a few months, but the government's emissaries did everything to drag it out. From their perspective, let the Military Advocate General walk free as long as the Attorney General is not behind bars. Meanwhile, they can continue to scream 'Why is there no indictment?'. Yesterday, the High Court put an end to the matter.

Attorney General: Political appointments in the Police Investigation Department raise concerns of election interference
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Attorney General: Political appointments in the Police Investigation Department raise concerns of election interference

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has petitioned the Supreme Court to block the appointment of Mahash leadership during the election period, citing concerns over political pressure on law enforcement.

Aug 12, 2026
Control or Extinction: Yariv Levin is Dangerous to Israeli Democracy
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Control or Extinction: Yariv Levin is Dangerous to Israeli Democracy

Plan A of the Minister of Justice is, of course, his control over the Supreme Court; Plan B is the extinction of the court. Much like Benjamin Netanyahu, who is willing to impose unimaginable costs on the country in the name of continuing his rule and his war against half the state, so is Levin, with his all-out war against the court.

19:05Maariv
Supreme Court Rejects Petition in Military Advocate General Affair
Crime

Supreme Court Rejects Petition in Military Advocate General Affair

The Supreme Court rejected the petition in the Military Advocate General affair, ruling that there is no cause to intervene in the conduct of the investigation or to prevent the State Attorney from deciding on the case. It was further determined that Justice Minister Yariv Levin should not be given additional time to appoint an external supervisor.

Levin on Supreme Court judges: "In the next term, there is no need for a reform - they will simply die out"
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Levin on Supreme Court judges: "In the next term, there is no need for a reform - they will simply die out"

In recordings published by Kan News, the Minister of Justice is heard telling Likud activists about a conversation with one of the Supreme Court judges, who allegedly said that his candidates are "not up to our standard." In the next term, ten positions are expected to become vacant, and according to him, the new appointments "will change the court from the ground up."

Aug 11, 2026
06:01Maariv
Accountants against Yariv Levin: "The regulations create unjustified discrimination"
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Accountants against Yariv Levin: "The regulations create unjustified discrimination"

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants has filed a petition to the Supreme Court against the Minister of Justice and the Commissioner for Insolvency, claiming that the threshold conditions for the trustees' database discriminate against its members compared to lawyers. The Institute is requesting to freeze the work of the appointments committee.

Aug 9, 2026
00:00Ynet
The Battle for the Top of the State Attorney's Office: Levin's New Legal Struggle
Crime

The Battle for the Top of the State Attorney's Office: Levin's New Legal Struggle

The Labor Court must decide whether Justice Minister Yariv Levin's reform regarding State Attorney's Office tenders will be implemented. The plan introduces mandatory screening tests for the first time, sparking a dispute between the ministry and the prosecutors' union. Key tenders, including the Director of the High Court of Justice (Bagatz) Department, remain frozen.

Aug 8, 2026
18:34Ynet
Attorney General calls for injunction, but Levin insists on selecting PID head
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Attorney General calls for injunction, but Levin insists on selecting PID head

After the Supreme Court ordered the Justice Minister to clarify his plans regarding the PID head appointment during the election period, it emerged that Yariv Levin intends to proceed. He argues that the law was passed before the election announcement and cites the precedent of Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi's appointment. Constitutional law experts criticize the move, claiming the minister aims to...

Aug 6, 2026
11:47Walla
From the reform speech to the judicial appointment saga: Yariv Levin is determined to remain in his position - and regrets nothing
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From the reform speech to the judicial appointment saga: Yariv Levin is determined to remain in his position - and regrets nothing

In recordings obtained by Walla, the Justice Minister is heard addressing his non-recognition of Supreme Court President Isaac Amit, praising Commissioner Asher Kola's backing for Judge Menachem Mizrahi, and expressing determination to complete the judicial reform in the next term: "The judges tell me: 'If you win, the story is over and the entire composition of the court will change'"

Aug 4, 2026
Supreme Court to Levin: Clarify if you intend to promote appointments to Mahash during the election period
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Supreme Court to Levin: Clarify if you intend to promote appointments to Mahash during the election period

The Supreme Court has ordered Justice Minister Yariv Levin to clarify whether he intends to proceed with appointments to the Police Investigation Department (Mahash) during the election period. The order follows the extension of the application deadline.

Jul 30, 2026
21:02Walla
Levin attacks his coalition colleagues: "They did not give me support"
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Levin attacks his coalition colleagues: "They did not give me support"

In an interview with 103fm, the Justice Minister summarized his turbulent term, attacked the Supreme Court, the opposition to the reform, and his coalition colleagues: "I did not receive full support."

The "Union of Avengers": Moshe Drori Could Head the PID
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The "Union of Avengers": Moshe Drori Could Head the PID

Retired judge Moshe Drori is a leading candidate for head of the Police Investigation Department (PID), a move that could turn the agency into a tool against the Attorney General.

Jul 29, 2026
Relief for reservists extended: No attachments until the end of February 2027
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Relief for reservists extended: No attachments until the end of February 2027

Minister of Justice Yariv Levin has extended a temporary order protecting reservists and their spouses from debt enforcement proceedings. The relief period is now effective until February 28, 2027.

Jul 28, 2026
12:27Now14
Knesset Approves Historic Rights for Interrogation Suspects
Crime

Knesset Approves Historic Rights for Interrogation Suspects

The Knesset plenum approved in the second and third readings a bill that will mandate the presence of a defense attorney during the interrogation of minors or persons with disabilities who are being questioned by the police as suspects. The new law enshrines for the first time the right to the presence of a lawyer during the interrogation of suspected minors, as well as persons with intellectual...

Jul 27, 2026
17:41Now14
Levin on DI Controversy: "The Prosecution Acts Like a Third-World Country"
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Levin on DI Controversy: "The Prosecution Acts Like a Third-World Country"

Following revelations that the Attorney General and the State Attorney's Office are obstructing the establishment of the new Department of Internal Investigations (DI) and pressuring candidates, Justice Minister Yariv Levin has issued a sharp rebuke. He labeled these actions illegal and argued that the system is desperate to maintain its grip on the police.

16:50Now14
First publication: Attorney General working to sabotage the establishment of the new DIU
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First publication: Attorney General working to sabotage the establishment of the new DIU

The Attorney General and her staff are actively working to obstruct the creation of the new DIU. c14 has learned that officials are pressuring potential search committee candidates to decline their appointments.

Jul 25, 2026
Ahead of the Attorney General's response: Levin prepares the ground for implementing the DIU law
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Ahead of the Attorney General's response: Levin prepares the ground for implementing the DIU law

On Sunday, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara will submit her response to the Supreme Court regarding the DIU law. She is expected to support an interim injunction against the Ministry of Justice's efforts to paralyze the department's operations.

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