Ongoing coalition negotiations after Israel's October 27 election will determine the next justice minister amid persistent institutional tensions over judicial appointments, the attorney general's role, and Supreme Court powers. Current minister Yariv Levin has advanced reforms shifting selection committee influence toward the coalition while facing court challenges, including disputes with President Isaac Amit. Otzma Yehudit's September demand for Tally Gotliv in the portfolio, alongside Likud contenders like Ofir Katz and Gideon Sa’ar and other parties' nominees, reflects fragmented bargaining leverage. Trader consensus remains closely divided because election outcomes and post-vote horse-trading among Likud, Otzma Yehudit, Religious Zionism, and centrist lists could elevate any of several candidates or delay changes past February, with no single frontrunner commanding decisive coalition support.