Esther Hayut

Gutless cowards hiding behind robes like thieves in the night

Courts cannot do that. They do not have standing to do that. Every reasonable legal system precludes judges from judging themselves.Op-ed.

'Wild and dangerous'

Caricature of former Supreme Court President sparks storm online

A drawing of former Supreme Court President Esther Hayut stabbing an IDF soldier in the back has drawn mass controversy online.

Report:

Supreme Court to rule on 'Reasonableness' Basic Law soon

Amit Segal reports Supreme Court to take unprecedented step of striking down a Basic Law while Israel is at war.

Due to disagreements with Levin:

Hayut cancels retirement ceremony at President's Residence

Chief Justice decides retirement ceremony will not take place due to Levin's refusal to convene Judicial Selection Committee.

Justice Hayut:

'Only mortal blow to democracy justifies overriding Basic Law'

Supreme Court President tells A-G's representative: 'We can’t nullify Basic Laws every other day. '

Confrontation - is a judicial coup next?

A democracy that can only endure by relying on an undemocratic institution is not a true democracy. It is a farce. Op-ed.

Simcha Rothman:

'Concern of bias and harm to appearance of justice'

Constitution Cmte. chair appeals after Supreme Court's top justice refuses to disqualify herself from discussion on reasonableness standard.

Supreme Court rules that President is not biased

The Supreme Court has ruled that Supreme Court president Esther Hayut will not be disqualified from ruling on the reasonability standard.

Rothman demands:

Disqualify Hayut from hearing Reasonableness Law petitions

Knesset Constitution Committee chairman writes that Supreme Court president's anti-judicial reform speech proves her bias in case.

Will Israeli democracy survive the court?

An unelected group of ethically challenged, self-selected men and women may rule that Netanyahu must be removed from office. Op-ed.

'Banana republic'

Protestors wave bananas outside Supreme Court president's home

Demonstrators gather outside Justice Esther Hayut's house to protest Court's interference in Basic Laws. 'We won't be a banana republic.'

Stand up and be counted, Esther!

Your fellow judges are hiding, scared to stand up, and basically emotionally paralysed. You must do so alone - and you can. Op-ed.

Supreme Court petition filed against Supreme Court president

The petition seeks to have Supreme Court president Hayut disqualified from deliberating the reasonability standard she opposed publicly..

Esther Hayut sets Israel on fire

All a judge needs to rule the way they want is to place themselves above the Knesset, its laws and the government executing them.Op-ed

Govt. may seek to disqualify Justice Hayut from Reasonableness

Govt. considering arguing that Supreme Court President's speech against Reasonableness Standard law should disqualify her.

Supreme Court strikes law encouraging infiltrators to leave

Amendment revoking social benefits for those in Israel illegally is shot down by Supreme Court as 'unconstitutional' and 'disproportionate.'

Justice Minister:

We won't appoint judges the way Ayelet Shaked wanted

Justice MIn. Levin tells political sources: No plans to appoint judges using 'one liberal, one conservative' model.

Minister Dudi Amsalem:

'Aharon Barak must stand trial'

The Minister of Regional Cooperation attacked the former Supreme Court President and insisted that the judicial reforms would pass.

MK sanctioned following tweet against Supreme Court President

Knesset Ethics Committee disciplines MK Tally Gotliv after she blamed Supreme Court President for ramming attack in Jerusalem.

MK Gottlieb: President Hayut is inciting and dividing the nation

MK Tali Gottlieb claims that when a person like the President of the Supreme Court inspires fear, it "affects pilots, judges, and doctors".

Justice Minister accuses A-G, Supreme Court of 'coup'

Minister Yariv Levin says petition to Supreme Court calling for removal of PM Netanyahu over 'conflicts of interest' is a coup attempt/

Likud MK on Twitter:

'I blame the President of the Supreme Court for the attack'

MK Tally Gotliv blames Hayut for ramming attack in Jerusalem: Everything is kosher on the way to the overthrow of a right-wing government.

Op-ed:

What Israel's Chief Justice left out of her fiery speech

Chief Justice Hayut harshly criticized the proposed judicial reform, but she should have critcized the courts instead. Here is why. Op-ed.

Op-ed:

Esther Hayut’s war against democracy

The Supreme Court president has transformed the court into a super-legislator dictating terms of laws based on the values of justices.Op-ed.

Revealed:

Supreme Court President met twice with Tzipi Livni

Justice Esther Hayut met twice at her home with former Justice Minister who spoke at anti-government protest. Both sides confirm the report.

Hayut in closed conversations:

'I won't resign, I will fight the judicial reform'

Supreme Court President reportedly makes clear that she will not resign and will continue to fight the government's judicial reform.

Due to threats:

Shin Bet increases security for Levin, Supreme Court President

Israel Security Agency decides to increase the security detail of the Minister of Justice and the President of the Supreme Court.

Op-ed:

Antifa is coming to Israel

Opposition to proposed judicial reform is being reduced to senseless calls for “disruption” instead of debate.Op-ed.

MKs speak out for and against Supreme Court President's speech

An harshly critical speech regarding planned judicial reforms has Israel's politicians clashing over whether to support or condemn.

Levin responds:

'Hayut's statement proves Supreme Court has lost its way'

Justice Minister says Supreme Court Pres. repeats rhetoric of opposition MKs, protesters, puts court above the Knesset and people.

Supreme Court Pres: Judicial reform 'mortal wound to democracy'

Justice Esther Hayut makes unusual statement against judicial reforms of Justice Minister Yariv Levin.

After announcing reforms:

Justice Minister Levin meets with Supreme Court President

Justice Minister Yariv Levin met Supreme Court President Judge Esther Hayut for an introductory meeting at the latter's office.

Likud MK David Amsalem: I'm disappointed in Netanyahu

"He didn't do a thing to overhaul the judiciary," says unrepentant Likud MK. "In 12 years, he did nothing."

Report:

Amsalem ignoring Netanyahu's phone calls

MK Amsalem refusing to answer calls from Netanyahu after Netanyahu distanced himself from Amsalem's comments.

Supreme Court's Chief Justice denies accusations of racism

Former PM Netanyahu denounces the harsh words of Likud's MK David Amsalem and defends Chief Justice Esther Hayut.

Supreme Court Pres: Unacceptable personal attacks on judges

Supreme Court President Esther Hayut says attacks on justice by MK Dudi Amsalem 'should trouble all who care about independent judiciary.'

Supreme Court: A-G's opinion is binding on govt.

Court President Esther Hayut condemns holding of vote in Cabinet which A-G Mandelblit called 'illegal.'

Knesset Speaker: Supreme Court ruling on Nationality Law invalid

"The Supreme Court derives its authority from the Knesset, not the reverse."

Supreme Court: What's the point of an alternate prime minister?

Supreme Court asked gov't to explain what prevents them from doing away with post of alternate PM as stipulated under coalition agreement.

'Supreme Court is burying Zionism'

Activists hold protest in Tel Aviv, demand resignation of Supreme Court chief Esther Hayut.

Graffiti painted near home of Chief Justice

Three residents of southern Tel Aviv detained after drawing graffiti outside home of Supreme Court President Esther Hayut.

Supreme Court overturns Regulation Law

Court declares law to normalize thousands of homes in Judea and Samaria unconstitutional.

Supreme Court:

Judea and Samaria authority heads will not be investigated

Supreme Court rejects Peace Now petition asking court to order Judiciary investigate authority heads for illegal construction involvement.

Protest: Stop the Supreme Court dictatorship!

Protesters outside the home of Court President Esther Hayut chanted: 'You're a disgrace,' and 'The people are the masters.'

Chief Justice: 'People voted for the list and get skipped over'

Supreme Court opens second day of petitions against establishing government this morning. Today's hearing to focus on coalition agreement.

Supreme Court to hear cases against Netanyahu

Supreme Court to hold 2-day panel next week on petitions to ban Netanyahu from forming government over his indictments.

Supreme Court okays holding terrorists' bodies

Supreme Court allows IDF to hold terrorists' bodies for negotiations.

High Court approves de-funding of Al Midan threater

High Court justices rule controversial theater lost budgetary support from Culture Ministry due to loss level of performance.

Why did the Israeli Supreme Court ban Otzma Yehudit candidate?

Justices release document explaining decision to bar Otma Yedudit candidate and former MK, Dr. Michael Ben Ari, from running for Knesset.

Smotrich:

'Obeying the law is more important than obeying court rulings'

MK Smotrich attacks Supreme Court Chief Justice Hayut for criticism of Justice Minister Ohana. 'Comments must be viewed with severity.'

Supreme Court Chief Justice rebukes Justice Minister

Esther Hayut in unprecedented statement against Justice Minister Amir Ohana, 'Between this worldview and anarchy - the road is short.'

PM meets with Supreme Court Chief Justice and Deputy Justice

The three note importance of substantive and respectful dialogue between government branches.

Judicial Dictatorship in Israel is not Democracy

Shaked:

'I hope High Court will not mess with Election Committee'

Supreme Court president, National Union leader argue in hearing on candidacy of Michael Ben Ari.

MK Smotrich rebukes Chief Justice: 'Don't belittle legislature'

Sharp confrontation develops between MK Betzalel Smotrich and Chief Justice Esther Hayut during hearing on Ben-Ari and Ben-Gvir appeal.

Chief Justice Hayut:

Smugglers route enforcement direct result of Regavim petition

Regavim: 'Instead of preventing creation of road in first place, Civil Administration takes ineffective steps to catch up.'

Supreme Court chief slams Shaked for 'politicizing' court

Justice Esther Hayut says court shouldn't be political, blasts Bennett and Shaked's effort to add conservative justices to the High Court.

Judge involved in collusion scandal will not be dismissed

High Court overturns ruling banning Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz from the bench. Judge was accused of collusion ahead of 'Case 4000' hearing.

Supreme court chief justice in belligerent speech: 'Incitement'

'Criticism by elected officials of the judges sometimes borders on incitement,' says Esther Hayut at event marking 70 years of judiciary.

Infiltrators to be housed next to Supreme Court Chief Justice

Jewish businessmen purchase Tel Aviv apartments for Eritrean infiltrators.