President Herzog Hosts Swearing-In of 79 Judges Amid Judicial Appointments Dispute
President Isaac Herzog hosted a swearing-in ceremony for 79 new judges at the President's Residence on Tuesday. The ceremony, held in the gardens of the residence, was attended by Supreme Court President Justice Yitzhak Amit and Justice Minister Yariv Levin. Notably, Amit and Levin did not shake hands during the event, a gesture occurring against the backdrop of their ongoing dispute over judicial appointments.
This swearing-in is one of the largest in recent history, highlighting the tension between Amit and Levin concerning the composition and decisions of the Judicial Appointments Committee. The dispute had previously stalled appointments for years.
Minister Levin reportedly compelled Justice Amit to agree to appointments under the guise of "broad consensus," which ultimately broke the deadlock. The disagreement centers on the influence each holds within the committee responsible for selecting judges.
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