Israel

Solidarity, news and Statement

Sunday, Jan 25th 2026

On Sunday 25 of January,  the Presidency Committee of the IAJ, following a request of the Israeli association of judges, issued an important letter expressing profound concerns about the independence of the judiciary of Israel.

The letter was addressed to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, as well as to the Knesset (Speaker and Chair).

Letter

Monday, Apr 24th 2023

The EAJ Board issued a Statement on recent developments in Israel regarding Government’s intent to introduce crucial changes in judicial system in the Country.

Campaign promoting reform just recently started to disparage judges publicly with clear aim to change public perception of the reforms which are planned to be introduced.

Statement

Thursday, Mar 2nd 2023

Israeli TV Video on IAJ 2022 Annual Meeting in Tel Aviv — Interview with EAJ President Duro Sessa

The Israeli Television has issued a video on the IAJ 2022 Annual Meeting in Tel Aviv. The video is in Hebrew, but it contains also an interview in English to EAJ President and IAJ Fist Vice-President Mr Duro Sessa.

The video is available here:

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20_vtr_dovi_nasi_250223.Copy.05.Copy.01,xcode mix,679.mp4 – Frame.io

Wednesday, Feb 22nd 2023

The EAJ Board, President Mr. Duro Sessa and Vice-presidents Ms. Sabine Matejka and Mr. Mikael Sjöberg, signed a statement on the recent legislative activities in Israel aim to interfere seriously in the position of the judiciary.

Statement