The High Court of Justice will hold a follow-up hearing on Justice Minister Yariv Levin’s management of the Judicial Selection Committee, amid growing concern over dozens of unfilled judicial positions. The petition, filed in July 2025 by the Movement for Quality Government, asks the court to compel Levin to convene the committee to address vacancies across all levels of the judiciary.

Levin argues that he has already advanced nearly 200 appointments through broad agreement and is now prioritizing trial court vacancies. He has published candidate lists for dozens of positions and scheduled committee meetings, but says the approaching election and procedural requirements have limited the timeframe. He also maintains that there is no point in convening the committee for Supreme Court appointments without the required majority support.

The petitioners contend that Levin has unlawfully conditioned appointments on broad consensus and effectively created a veto power not предусмотрed by law. They warn that significant shortages remain in district and magistrates courts, contributing to delays and increased burdens on sitting judges.

With elections nearing and the appointment window narrowing, the court must decide whether Levin’s partial steps satisfy his legal obligations or whether it will impose a binding timetable to prevent further delays before the election period freezes most appointments.