Israel's Judicial Selection Committee appoints 68 judges after 18-month freeze.
The Judicial Selection Committee convened on June 28, 2026 and selected 68 people for judicial posts across Israel's court system, ending an 18-month hiatus. The appointments followed a High Court of Justice order compelling Justice Minister Yariv Levin to convene the committee and fill vacancies. The selections include 53 permanent judicial posts and 15 acting district-court judges, but do not fully address the estimated 150 positions needed.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 1 bias group.
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Jerusalem Post emphasizes the operational relief and Supreme Court president's praise, while Times of Israel highlights political conflict, Levin's tactics, and opposition protests over excluded districts.
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“Judicial Selection Committee selects 68 officials for court system after year-and-a-half freeze”
“After 18-month hiatus, Judicial Selection Committee finally appoints new judges”
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MK Karine Elharrar and Israel Bar Association representatives abstained from the magistrate court president promotions in protest of Levin's refusal to make appointments to Central, Tel Aviv, and Jerusalem districts.
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