Yariv Levin
יריב לוין
Currently
Justice Minister
Who they are
Architect of the judicial overhaul and Netanyahu's most trusted parliamentary operator.
Positions & record
- Judiciary: Political appointments to the bench; an override clause.
- Governance: Knesset supremacy over the High Court.
- Coalition: Keeper of agreements with Haredi partners.
Where they stand
Judea & Samariaparty lineExpand settlements; oppose Palestinian state
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineOpen-ended security control
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineNegotiated arrangement with Haredi allies
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineAdvance override and appointments reform
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economyparty lineMarket-oriented with populist spending
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Stateparty lineStatus quo with religious partners
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo
Career
2009
Enters the Knesset.
2020
Knesset Speaker.
2023
Launches the judicial reform program.