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People protest against the planned judicial overhaul in Tel Aviv, on June 24, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
25th week of rallies: Protesters warn of escalation if coalition moves unilaterally
By ToI Staff
As some 100,000 demonstrate in Tel Aviv and thousands protest elsewhere, leaders maintain dark forces continue to threaten Israel’s democracy
Newly elected head of the Israeli Bar Association Amit Becher at a press conference for the announcement of the election results for the Israeli Bar Association in Tel Aviv, June 21, 2023. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
Winning bar contest, Becher spoils coalition hope of controlling judge picks, for now
By Jeremy Sharon
Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky speaks during a Knesset Finance Committee hearing, February 22, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 25, 2023, 7:34 pm
Government backs bill to siphon off most of Israel Bar Association’s powers
Licensing, bar exams and sanctioning lawyers are among powers to be transferred to a new Lawyers Council; current text would also strip IBA of seats on judge-selecting panel
By Carrie Keller-Lynn
People protest against the planned judicial overhaul in Tel Aviv, on June 24, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
June 24, 2023, 11:13 pm
25th week of rallies: Protesters warn of escalation if coalition moves unilaterally
As some 100,000 demonstrate in Tel Aviv and thousands protest elsewhere, leaders maintain dark forces continue to threaten Israel’s democracy
By ToI Staff
Newly elected head of the Israeli Bar Association Amit Becher at a press conference for the announcement of the election results for the Israeli Bar Association in Tel Aviv, June 21, 2023. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
June 21, 2023, 10:40 pm
Winning bar contest, Becher spoils coalition hope of controlling judge picks, for now
Victorious new Israel Bar Association chair says his election will go down as ‘an important chapter in the history of Israeli democracy’
By Jeremy Sharon
Lawyers vote in the Israel Bar Association election at the Magistrate's Court in Jerusalem, June 20, 2023 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 21, 2023, 8:38 pm
Hours after losing battle for Bar Association, Likud moves to void its power
Ministerial committee to discuss legislation to strip group of licensing power, and possibly to end its participation in key Judicial Selection Committee
By Carrie Keller-Lynn
Interim head of the Israel Bar Association Amit Becher (left) and former Israel Bar Association head Efi Nave (right). Becher and Nave are the leading candidates in the elections for IBA chairman set for June 20, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90 and Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 21, 2023, 10:28 am
In blow to coalition, anti-overhaul Becher expected to win Bar Association vote
Government’s preferred candidate Nave admits defeat; results seen as crucial in larger fight over Judicial Selection Committee and effort to curb High Court’s powers
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Lawyers cast their ballots for the head of the Israel Bar Association at a voting station at the Magistrate's Court in Jerusalem, June 20, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 20, 2023, 9:56 pm
Chaos in crucial Bar Association elections as high turnout complicates vote
Some voters report waiting many hours to cast ballots, as attorneys scramble to address prospect of government controlling judicial selection without the need for legislation
By Jeremy Sharon
Lawyers vote in the Israel Bar Association election at the Magistrate's Court in Jerusalem, June 20, 2023 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 20, 2023, 1:55 pm
Lawyers vote for leadership of bar association, a key factor in selection of judges
Turnout high as top candidates trade barbs; victory of government ally over staunch overhaul critic could mean government will be able to remake judiciary without legislation
By ToI Staff and Jeremy Sharon
Interim head of the Israel Bar Association Amit Becher (left) and former Israel Bar Association head Efi Nave (right). Becher and Nave are the leading candidates in the elections for IBA chairman set for June 20, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90 and Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 19, 2023, 4:59 pm
Character of the judiciary at stake in Tuesday’s Israel Bar Association elections
Support within the IBA’s National Council could give Justice Minister Levin enough power to remake the judiciary without the need for legislation. How likely is that to happen?
By Jeremy Sharon
Israelis attend a protest against the government's judicial overhaul plans, in Tel Aviv, on June 17, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
June 17, 2023, 10:16 pm
With fate of judicial panel in the balance, masses rally nationwide against overhaul
Ahead of politically charged election this week for new Israel Bar Association head, interim chief warns protesters of attempt to ‘destroy independence of the judicial system’
By ToI Staff
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