JEREMY SHARON

Supreme Court President Justice Esther Hayut presides over a court hearing on the Central Election Committee’s decision to disqualify the Balad party from running in the upcoming Knesset election, October 6, 2022. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

July 25, 2023, 11:33 am

Reasonable guardians? How repealing ‘reasonableness’ may affect top custodians of law

Opponents of the bill to ban the High Court’s use of the reasonableness standard argue it will open the door to politicisation of posts entrusted with safeguarding democracy.

By JEREMY SHARON

Protesters demonstrate outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem after the coalition passes its reasonableness limitation law, July 24, 2023. Photo: Jeremy Sharon/ Times of Israel

July 25, 2023, 8:43 am

Protesters vow to fight on against government’s judicial overhaul

Protesters decry coalition’s ‘regime change’ agenda and say they are preparing for the next round: ‘This is our country and we need to fight for it and protect it’

By JEREMY SHARON

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu leads a cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem on June 18. Photo: Amit Shabi/Pool

June 22, 2023, 6:20 am

Coalition moves to restart courts overhaul

Bill to prevent justices from ruling on 'reasonableness' of decisions

By JEREMY SHARON, CARRIE KELLER-LYNN, Jacob Magid and TOI STAFF

Participants in the annual Jerusalem Pride Parade on June 1.
Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

June 8, 2023, 11:26 am

30,000 march in Jerusalem Pride Parade

Spirits were high at the parade itself, with live music, effusive dancing and a congenial atmosphere.

By JEREMY SHARON

Thousands of Jews wave Israeli flags as they celebrate Jerusalem Day by dancing at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, during Jerusalem Day, May 29, 2022. Photo: Nati Shohat/Flash90

May 17, 2023, 9:25 am

Police brace for all possibilities at Jerusalem Flag March

Over 2,000 police officers will secure the controversial parade through the Old City’s Muslim Quarter. Officials say they are prepared for Gaza rocket fire but do not consider such an attack likely.

By JEREMY SHARON

Israeli President Isaac Herzog with delegations from Likud, Yesh Atid and National Unity in Jerusalem on March 28. Photo: Kobi Gideon/GPO

April 19, 2023, 7:22 am

Talks on anchoring fundamental rights in law

His predecessors Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid denounced his claims, with Bennett calling his speech shameful and Lapid telling him to "take responsibility".

By JEREMY SHARON

From left: Lucy Dee is seen with her daughters Rina and Maia. The two sisters were shot dead in a terrorist attack in the West Bank on April 7, 2023. Their mother, critically hurt in the attack, died on April 10, 2023. Photo: Courtesy

April 13, 2023, 6:30 pm

Thousands at funerals for terror victims

'Remember Lucy, Maia and Rina, remember all the good in this world, and what we can all do to turn the world into a better place'

By TOI STAFF, JEREMY SHARON and Emanuel Fabian

Maia (left) and Rina Dee, sisters who were killed in a terrorist shooting attack in the West Bank on April 7, 2023. Photo: supplied by the family

April 10, 2023, 8:49 am

Thousands attend emotional burial of terror victim sisters

‘How will I explain to your mother?’ wails father of terror victim sisters who were shot dead last Friday. Their mother remains in critical condition.

By JEREMY SHARON

Former Canadian justice minister and human rights advocate Irwin Cotler. Photo: Jeremy Sharon

April 3, 2023, 7:28 am

Irwin Cotler weighs in on Israeli court reforms

Cotler has had an intimate relationship with the State of Israel throughout his long career. He lived in Israel in 1966-1967 while studying as a graduate student

By JEREMY SHARON

March 27, 2023, 4:20 pm

Irwin Cotler: Passing judicial overhaul as is would make Israel a ‘flawed democracy’

Former Canadian justice minister says current proposals would ‘eviscerate judicial review,’ insists any reforms should be enacted in a ‘considered, consultative process’

By JEREMY SHARON

MK Simcha Rotman speaks with Justice Minister Yariv Levin during a discussion and a vote in the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on February 22, 2023. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

March 20, 2023, 2:33 pm

Coalition debates new proposal for judicial appointments

Under revised plan pitched by Rothman, the government would choose the first two Supreme Court justices in Knesset term, further appointments would need support of judge and opposition MK.

By JEREMY SHARON and CARRIE KELLER-LYNN

Thousands wave Israeli flags as they protest against the judicial overhaul at the Knesset on February 20, 2023. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

February 23, 2023, 8:56 am

Protests against judicial overhaul near Knesset

Protests have been held in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Netanya, Beersheba, Ramat Hasharon, Ness Ziona, Zichron Yaakov, Herzliya, Ashdod and beyond.

By CARRIE KELLER-LYNN, JEREMY SHARON and TOI STAFF

President Isaac Herzog delivers a message to the nation from his office in Jerusalem. Photo: Screenshot/Kan

February 16, 2023, 11:50 am

Herzog warns of looming ‘societal collapse’

President calls for dialogue over legal reforms.

By JEREMY SHARON

Simcha Rothman leads a committee meeting at the Knesset on February 6.
Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

February 12, 2023, 6:38 am

Knesset to begin votes on judicial overhaul legislation

Speaking to Channel 13, Levin said the legislation would not be halted "even for a minute".

By JEREMY SHARON and Ash Obel

Israelis protest against Israel's new government in Tel Aviv.
Photo: Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90

January 12, 2023, 10:37 am

Judicial overhaul to be passed by end of March

Once there is general agreement among the different coalition parties, the legislation will be submitted.

By JEREMY SHARON, TOI STAFF and Ash Obel