The Israeli Judicial Selection Committee is the body that appoints judges to Israeli courts. The committee was established in 1953, following the enactment of the Judges Law. From Wikipedia
Levin's decision to convene the committee, aimed at avoiding conflict during a time of war, follows months of standoff due to his desire to give government control over the judicial appointments; with over 20 court positions currently unfilled, the decision is met with both skepticism and approval.
