A voter’s guide to judicial reform: The moves parties are planning after the election

The Times of Israel surveys major Israeli political parties on their judicial reform plans for the next Knesset. Likud refused to disclose its agenda, while Yashar opposes the override law and would repeal the appointments law. Up to nine new Supreme Court justices could be appointed.

The Times of Israel surveys major Israeli political parties on their plans for judicial reform in the next Knesset, following the contentious overhaul pursued by the outgoing coalition. The article notes that Likud, the largest party, refused all requests to detail its agenda, though Justice Minister Yariv Levin has indicated he supports continuing the overhaul, including the Supreme Court override bill. Yashar, led by Gadi Eisenkot, opposes the override law and would repeal the coalition's judicial appointments law, instead proposing a 'professional process' to achieve consensus on a new mechanism. Religious Zionism and the Democrats have published platforms. The article highlights that up to nine new Supreme Court justices could be appointed in the next Knesset, potentially radically changing the court's character. The override bill, which would allow a simple majority of 61 MKs to reinstate laws struck down by the court, could be brought to final readings if the current right-wing coalition wins.