Yariv Levin
Levin’s election as Knesset speaker clears the way for ‘Deri, Ben-Gvir Bills’
The legislation clarifying the status of the Shas and Otzma Yehudit leaders is vital for the formation of the new government.
Prior to the vote, outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid attacked the incoming government, claiming it threatened Israeli democracy.
Likud MK Yariv Levin hopes to rein in the court as the next justice minister.
The initiative, which lacked the necessary support within the coalition-in-formation, comes on the heels of Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid’s announcement of his ability to form the next government.
“The judiciary is an island of stability in this time of great upheaval, although unfortunately there are those who have set themselves the goal of harming and weakening it,” says Chief Justice Esther Hayut.
Current hopefuls include former members of Knesset Yehudah Glick, Michael Bar-Zohar and Shimon Sheetrit. Jewish Agency chairman Isaac Herzog is likely to lead the race if he seeks the role.
Knesset speaker disqualifies Joint Arab List MKs’ oaths of office due to altered wording after each lawmaker vows: “I pledge to fight the [Israeli] occupation, racism and apartheid.”
The Judicial Appointments Committee just selected 61 new judges, despite a boycott by three coalition Knesset members.
Decades after the murder of the prime minister, “hatred is simmering in Israeli society,” warns Israeli President Reuven Rivlin.
Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin says it’s not only the premier, but the future of Israeli democracy and law enforcement that is going on trial.
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin expresses pride in medical teams of all faiths • Defense Minister Benny Gantz hails “collective responsibility” in fighting coronavirus.
Edelstein appointed to Health Ministry, Levin tapped as new Knesset speaker
“I have chosen to accept the most central and significant challenge Israel faces—the fight against the coronavirus and preparing Israel’s health system for new challenges,” said Yuli Edelstein.
