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Reflecting on the proposed framework for the Judicial Selection Committee currently under debate in the Knesset, IDI’s Dr. Amir Fuchs explains that the proposal would eliminate the supermajority currently required for appointing Supreme Court Justices and institute a mutual veto power for coalition and opposition members on the committee. While supporters claim this method would lead to ideological diversity in appointments to the courts, Fuchs argues that this system would unnecessarily politicize the process and lead to justices chosen based on partisan leanings, “a 'deal' based solely on political considerations – without transparency regarding possible backroom promises in exchange for judicial appointments – is still a political deal.” With professional considerations sidelined in favor of political ones, the result would be a polarized and less professional judiciary. Read Dr. Fuchs’s column in our link-in-bio. #judicialselectioncommittee #judicialoverhaul #judiciary #israel #israeldemocracyinstitute