Yariv Levin
The Netanyahu’s government has lost confidence in Gali Baharav-Miara.
Ministers decry Justice Yitzhak Amit’s “illegitimate” appointment, alleged fraud and conflicts of interest.
Right-wing lawmakers blasted the selection of Yitzhak Amit as president of the Supreme Court.
The court rejected Yariv Levin’s petition to postpone the vote amid allegations against the leading candidate to preside over the tribunal.
“It is not a reform and not even a start thereof. It is a superficial maneuver.”
“There is reasonable suspicion here that the criminal offense of breach of trust has been committed,” said MK Moshe Saada.
Approval in the Constitution Committee could set in motion the passage of the legislation in second and third (final) readings.
The proposal seeks reforms to the way judges are appointed and Basic Laws function,
The main change: Two seats on the committee will be filled by Knesset-appointed attorneys.
Israel’s budget crisis was resolved after coalition leadership in an unprecedented step authorized the justice minister to initiate the process of dismissing the attorney general.
The national security minister spoke after Justice Minister Yariv Levin laid out a lengthy procedure to be followed for the dismissal.
While Jerusalem froze the reform plan, the court continues “its takeover of powers from the Knesset and government,” the justice minister charged.
