On Sunday, the Israeli High Court ruled that Justice Minister Yariv Levin must convene the Judicial Selection Committee to address the pressing shortage of judges in district courts, particularly in Be'er Sheva and Haifa. The unanimous decision by justices Ofer Grosskopf, Alex Stein, and Gila Kanfi Steinitz comes after Levin's refusal to convene the committee for approximately 18 months due to a lack of consensus on candidate selection. This inaction has led to a significant backlog, severely impacting the court system's ability to deliver efficient legal services. The ruling noted that the Supreme Court has been operating with a partial roster for nearly three years, which has hindered its functionality. Levin responded by labeling the court's decision as illegal and suggested that judges should run for political office if they wish to influence the committee's operations. The Attorney-General criticized Levin's conduct, asserting that his non-cooperation with judicial authorities violates administrative law. Political leaders and civil society groups hailed the ruling as a crucial affirmation of the rule of law in Israel, warning that failure to comply could undermine the country's democratic foundations.