Hours after Knesset amends Basic Law to enable Shas leader's appointment despite suspended sentence, lobby group obtains court order requiring incoming government to explain move

Case cites Ben Gvir's past activity disturbing public order to argue against him being put in charge of police; similar bid to stop Deri nomination ruled 'premature'

5th episode of ToI’s new podcast miniseries ‘Israel’s Judiciary: Reform or Ruin?’ takes a nuanced journey into looming legislation that could alter the country’s checks & balances

Introducing ‘Israel’s Judiciary: Reform or Ruin?’ in which we speak with eight legal experts to delve into legislation that could determine a new system of checks and balances

But report says justices may still deny the Shas chief a ministerial post after his recent conviction for tax offenses; AG said unlikely to rule override clause unconstitutional

Experts opposed to a High Court override say existing power to strike down legislation is crucial to safeguarding democracy, scholars in favor decry court's unchecked authority

Gali Baharav-Miara warns bills expedited by the likely incoming government stress majority rule without protecting minority rights; Ben Gvir: She 'thinks she's the real PM'

Monthly paycheck linked to average salaries, but system frozen during COVID-19 pandemic; PM to get around NIS 64,700 ($19,700) per month, lawmakers NIS 52,000 ($15,340)

Majority of Gantz voters would prefer National Unity to enter Likud-led coalition; majority of pro-Netanyahu camp backs Hebron soldier filmed accosting left-wing activists

Esther Hayut stresses commitment to 'the rule of law and judicial independence,' amid calls from Netanyahu bloc to pass law letting Knesset override High Court rulings