High Court hears challenge to judicial selection overhaul, justices warn of bias in judges (opens original article in a new tab)

The Israeli High Court is reviewing a judicial selection overhaul law, with justices expressing concerns about political influence over judicial appointments and the potential erosion of judicial independence.

• High Court heard arguments against judicial selection overhaul law
• Justices warned that the amendment could place judicial appointments under political control
• New law replaces Bar Association representatives with political figures in the Judicial Selection Committee
• Supreme Court President warned that political influence could change the judiciary's character over time