[56098] The judicial system storm continues alongside Israel's preparations for Eurovision
[56098] The judicial system storm continues alongside Israel's preparations for Eurovision
The Attorney General attacks Justice Minister Levin over the delay in appointing judges, while at the same time, Israel's preparations for the Eurovision semi-final continue.
Tension surrounding the appointment of judges and Eurovision preparations
The Israeli judicial system is at the center of a public and legal storm today, May 11, 2026. The Attorney General submitted a sharp position to the High Court of Justice regarding Justice Minister Yariv Levin's policy on the appointment of judges. According to Zirat HaHadashot, the Attorney General argues that not convening the Judicial Selection Committee constitutes a "severe violation by the executive branch while disrupting the system of checks and balances in Israeli democracy."
Similarly, Ben Caspit, a journalist known for his critical stance toward the current government, reported that the Attorney General clarified to the High Court of Justice that "Yariv Levin's conduct is causing a severe shortage of judges and harming the Israeli public." Her words reflect the ongoing tension between the legal echelon and the political echelon surrounding the composition of the committee and appointments within the law enforcement system.
In the international and cultural arena, ynet News reports that the judges' rehearsal for the Eurovision semi-final will get underway this evening. Israel will be represented at the event by Noam Batan, who is participating in the official rehearsal ahead of the main competition.