Yariv Levin

With 10 days until the October 27, 2026 Knesset elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged right-wing voters to mobilize, framing the vote as a crucial choice between his government and the opposition.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin dismissed social media rumors that he was expelled from Bloomfield Stadium during an Hapoel Tel Aviv match, clarifying he stayed until the end.

With Israeli elections approaching, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to attend a Beitar match, while Justice Minister Yariv Levin faced hostile heckling at a Hapoel Tel Aviv game.

With ten days until the October 2026 Knesset elections, Israeli media polls show stark contrasts. Meanwhile, Justice Minister Yariv Levin faced protests at a football match.

Opposition factions in Israel have formed working teams to plan legislative priorities and the repeal of controversial coalition laws if they win a majority in the upcoming Knesset elections.

Shaul Meridor of the Yashar party ruled out any rotation or coalition with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stressing that the party prioritizes credibility even if it leads to new elections.

Protests marked three years since the October 7 massacre across Israel on Wednesday, with demonstrators blocking highways and demanding a state commission of inquiry.

Twelve families moved to the new settlement of Mtzoukei Eretz in the eastern Binyamin region on Wednesday, as Israeli ministers pledged continued expansion despite international criticism.

A week has passed since Yariv Levin authorized the Shin Bet to decide on state security for Gadi Eisenkot, yet no decision has been made with 34 days until the elections.

The Ministerial Committee on Shin Bet Affairs empowered the Shin Bet to independently determine security details for unprotected party leaders ahead of the Knesset elections.

Supreme Court Justice Daphna Barak-Erez rejected a further hearing request, allowing State Attorney Amit Aismann to decide on charges against former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir praised his party's diverse electoral list, announced plans to appoint MK Tally Gotliv to the Security Cabinet, and sharply criticized Likud and Yariv Levin over failed judicial reforms.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin decided to publish regulations lowering the passing grade of the June Israel Bar Association exam to 55, aiming to boost the low 42.65% passing rate.

Advanced negotiations are underway to secure a reserved spot for conservative attorney David Peter on the Likud list for the 26th Knesset elections, under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's authority.

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."

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.

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."

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

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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...

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'"

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.

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."

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.