From the Israeli Press: Outflanking the High Court from the right

Netanyahu pressures coalition to ok Supreme Court bypass law

Netanyahu to demand coalition factions support legislation including Supreme Court bypass; Bennett, Kahlon support proposal.

Immigration hustle

New Basic Law to allow deportation of infiltators?

Likud MK proposes Basic Law anchoring Israel's right to deport, jail, illegal infiltrators.

Illegal immigrants in Israel and America

'We will amend law to deport infiltrators'

Fury at Supreme Court decision disallowing incarceration of infiltrators refusing deportation. Deri considers new legislative amendment.

Spike in Infiltration Over Yom Kippur

29 new infiltrators entered Israel this week, prompting Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked to place Israel on high alert.

'The Judges Have Forgotten Who Makes the Laws'

Head of Knesset's Law Committee smacks High Court over ruling shortening detention of infiltrators.

Shocker: Left-Wing Kibbutzim Don't Want Infiltrators

The 1,200 infiltrators being freed after leftist pressure are looking for communities to host them, but socialists don't want them.

Report: Shaked to Seek Indictments for Infiltrators

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked turns to Justice Ministry to fully enforce Infiltrator Law, which technically allows 5-year prison sentence.

Bennett: High Court 'Tying Our Hands' over Illegal Infiltrators

Jewish Home chairman is unhappy with verdict shortening detention period for infiltrators, says judges eroding the public's trust in them.

High Court Partially Rejects Motion Against Infiltrator Law

Detaining infiltrators for 3 months is fine, but placing them in an open detention facility for 20 months is too harsh, says High Court.

Shaked Cool Toward Infiltration Ruling

Justice Minister does not appear very happy with High Court's instructions regarding illegal entrants.

MK: Verdict on Infiltrators 'Delusional' and 'Ridiculous'

Jewish Home MK Smotrich blasts court decision while Minister Regev says she 'breathed a sigh of relief.'

Mothers Tell High Court: Infiltrators Ruin Our Lives

Arutz Sheva speaks with one of 17 south Tel Aviv mothers who told court of total security breakdown, called not to block Infiltrator Law.

Supreme Court Paves Way Again for Infiltrator Law

High Court for Justice petition struck down Tuesday, paving way for Holot detention center to be re-opened.

'The High Court for Justice Works for the Infiltrators'

MK Miri Regev visits south Tel Aviv in the wake of the High Court shooting down anti-infiltration laws once again; vows to fight it.

Third time's not the charm?

High Court Blocks Infiltrator Law for the Third Time

Despite Knesset watering down law on illegal infiltrators, High Court yet again interferes to prevent state action with temporary order.

Danish Report Finds Eritrean Migrants Aren't Refugees

Governmental study finds no danger posed to returning Eritrean army deserters and illegal immigrants, sparks call for Israeli action.

On the way to elections

Knesset Officially Dissolves in Unanimous Vote

After unanimous first readings, Knesset officially paves the way for March elections, passes third version of Infiltrator Law.

Major Tel Aviv Police Sting Busts Infiltrator Bars

Over 150 officers swoop in to break up 30 crime dens near TA central station, frequented by illegal infiltrators and breaching health codes.

Do Elections Spell the Release of Illegal Infiltrators?

Immigration NGO reveals the Infiltrator Law 'is not enough,' even passing it and preventing mass releases may be impossible for Knesset.

Shaked Blasts 'Weak' New Infiltrator Law

Short detainment period 'detracts from the deterrent effect' of the law, MK Ayelet Shaked says.

Netanyahu Revives Infiltrator Law

Laws to hamper illegal immigration to be given another vote; amendments include wide-ranging changes to employment, detention policies.

Gov't Approves Watered-Down Infiltrator Law

New bill would allow authorities to lock up infiltrators for 3 months, then transfer them to open facility.

Bill to Criminalize Employing Infiltrators Given Second Chance

Proposal to give hefty fines, prison time for employers who hire illegal aliens given second chance, put on fast track.

Protest Erupts in Jerusalem Against Infiltrator Law Annulment

Southern Tel Aviv residents cry, 'bring back our neighborhoods now!' over government apathy to illegal immigration and crime.

Ministers Decide: Knesset Can Veto High Court Anullment of Laws

When justices strike down a law, the Knesset will be able to undo their ruling with a 61-seat majority, says MK Shaked's bill.

'High Court Only has Consideration for African Infiltrators'

High Court forbids Jewish 17-year-old from spending Sukkot at parents' home, leaving him essentially homeless without a trial.

PM Fights Ruling to Close Holot Infiltrator Detention Facility

Prime Minister instructs Interior Minister to draw up a law that will keep Holot facility open despite High Court's nixing of previous law.

PM, Ministers Meet to Discuss New 'Infiltrator Law'

Netanyahu meets with cabinet ministers after High Court scraps previous law; Justice Ministry says new law won't contradict ruling.

AG Won't Allow Knesset to Override Court on Infiltrators Law

In a stormy Knesset debate, leftist MK implores working class residents to ignore nationalist incitement.

MK Regev: Is the High Court the Infiltrators' Matchmaker?

Head of Interior Committee mocks court's concern for illegal aliens' ability to develop hobbies and find love mates.

'Tel Aviv Will Explode in Their Faces'

Prominent Tel Aviv activist defends 'ISIS flags', accuses High Court 'dictatorship' of abandoning residents after Infiltrator Law nixed.

Black Flag Protest against High Court Infiltrator Ruling

Residents of working class Tel Aviv express their anguish over High Court decision striking down Infiltrator Law.

Interior Ministry Formulating New 'Infiltrator Law'

Following controversial High Court decision to shoot down previous law, ministry signals it isn't giving up the issue without a fight.

Former MK Compares High Court to ISIS

Ex-MK Ben-Ari announces protest rally in southern Tel Aviv next Sunday against High Court ruling striking down infiltrator law.

Infiltrator Facilities Closed by High Court Cut Crime by 40%

Police reveal fallacy of High Court ruling on Infiltrators Law, which lowered crime by 40% overall, severe crime by 20%.

Outrage in Southern Tel Aviv Over Infiltrators Law

Residents of southern Tel Aviv set up a “mourning tent” in reaction to the High Court’s decision to strike down the Infiltrators Law.

High Court Undoes Infiltrator Law

Court annuls key sections in the law. 2,000 African infiltrators currently being held in detention center must be freed in 3 months' time.

Minister Decries 'Black Day for Rule of Law'

High Court overturned Infiltrators' Law for the second time Monday. Nationalists dismayed, leftists pleased.

'Leftists Don't Care about Women Getting Raped'

Residents of working-class Tel Aviv demonstrate, call on High Court judges not to strike down Infiltrators Law.

NGO Accuses Israel of 'Illegally' Expelling Illegal Immigrants

US-based HRW charges 'abuse, unlawful detention' despite Israeli laws, overwhelming evidence of job migration.

State Legal Expert: Infiltrators Are Not Refugees, Period

Top State Attorney's Office official debunks myths about infiltrators, denounces 'institutionalized smuggling business.'

Frustrated South Tel Aviv Residents Call to Oust Infiltrators

Resident speaks to Arutz Sheva on the crime rate, why judges should 'see for themselves' the 'intolerable' security situation in the city.

Data: Infiltrators Cause Crime Rates to Skyrocket in Tel Aviv

Violent crime 2.5 times higher in South Tel Aviv, according to report; surfaces as High Court for Justice evaluates infiltration laws.

EU Deports 70% of its Illegal Immigrants

The EU, which has slammed Israel over staged infiltrator protests, is guilty of deporting 70% of its own infiltrators.

Quietly, Migrants are being Returned to Detention Facility

MK Ayelet Shaked refutes leftist claims that Holot detention center for infiltrators violates human rights.

Migrant Women Protest in Tel Aviv Over 'Human Rights Violations'

Women affected by the Infiltrator Law, appealing to leftists and 'human rights' groups, stage march through Tel Aviv.

Infiltrators Upload Photo of Netanyahu With Swastika

Picture of Netanyahu and Minister Saar with swastika uploaded by infiltrators, calling them the 'Nazis of 21st century.'

Infiltrators Surround Knesset, Thousands In Protest

Illegal immigrants gather in the thousands outside Israel's seat of government, leftist MKs ask to let their representatives in.

Infiltrators Demand to Talk With Netanyahu

Infiltrator representatives demand talk with PM, Interior Minister; threaten more massive protests and strikes until granted refugee status.

Tel Aviv: Restaurant Owner Stabbed by Illegal Immigrant

As protests erupt to give illegal migrants refugee status, infiltrator commits the very type of crime the Infiltrator law seeks to prevent.

MFA on Illegal Immigrants: 'The Situation is Complex'

Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs releases statement explaining that Israel is following international law regarding infiltrators.

Despite Immigrant Demo, Interior Minister Stands Firm

Gideon Saar defends infiltrator law, says Israel follows international law and that most immigrants aren't refugees.

Infiltrators Converge on Tel Aviv

Thousands converge on Tel Aviv to protest 'human rights violations' for illegal immigrants. The culprit: legislation detaining infiltrators.

MKs Request Investigation of Infiltrator Marches

Two MKs ask attorney general to investigate organizations involved in the recent marches by illegal immigrants in violation of law.

South Tel Aviv Residents Demonstrate - in Support

A different type of protest: following fallout from Infiltrator's Law, South Tel Aviv residents demonstrate in gratitude at MK's home.

African Infiltrators Stage March in Tel Aviv

African infiltrators, leftist activists stage march in Tel Aviv against illegal immigration laws.

Netanyahu: We Will Enforce Anti-Infiltrator Laws

Prime Minister addresses last week's protests in weekly cabinet meeting, vows to uphold the law despite leftists' best efforts.