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Yariv Gideon Levin (Hebrew: יריב גדעון לוין, born 22 June 1969) is an Israeli lawyer and politician who serves as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice. He served as Speaker of the Knesset in December 2022, previously serving that role from 2020 to 2021.
Jul 31, 2023 · Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is the face of his government’s effort to reduce judicial power. His justice minister, Yariv Levin, is the main architect.
Oct 12, 2023 · Yariv Levin, a prominent member of the Likud party and former Justice Minister, is known for his strong support of Jewish settlements in the West Bank, advocating for their legalisation. He has faced criticism for policies leading to the displacement of Palestinian families, citing Israel's security and its Jewish identity as justifications.
Dec 28, 2022 · Incoming prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday named MK Yariv Levin for the post of justice minister in the next government, placing the Likud lawmaker in charge of the incoming...
May 22, 2024 · Justice Minister Yariv Levin on Tuesday testified in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's defense against charges of fraud and breach of trust in his dealings with Arnon Mozes, publisher of Yedioth Aharonot.
Dec 13, 2022 · Yariv Levin, a confidant of presumed incoming prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was elected speaker of the Knesset on Tuesday, paving the way for a rapid legislative blitz...
May 6, 2023 · What lies behind the bland, inexpressive facade of Israel's Justice Minister Yariv Levin, the architect of the so-called judicial reform.
Jan 5, 2023 · Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced a series of dramatic changes to Israel’s legal system on Wednesday that, if implemented by the new Benjamin Netanyahu-led coalition, would dramatically weaken Israel’s top court and give unlimited powers to the government.
Jan 4, 2023 · Justice Minister Yariv Levin on Wednesday announced a wide-ranging and highly controversial overhaul of Israel’s judicial and legal system which, if enacted, would amount to arguably...
Jan 2, 2024 · Minister of Justice Yariv Levin, the architect of the judicial overhaul plans, called it “the opposite of the spirit of unity required these days for the success of our fighters on the front.”
