Salim Joubran

1st Arab Supreme Court justice

Salim Joubran dead at 76

Joubran made history as the first Arab citizen of Israel to be appointed as a permanent justice on the Supreme Court, where he served from 20003-2017.

Is Israel's national anthem for Jews only?

Can non-Jews identify with a song that speaks of the 'yearning' of a 'Jewish spirit'?

Supreme Court postpones jailing of radical Sheikh Salah

Following petition request, Arab judge postpones 11-month sentence for inciting to violence and racism until new decision.

MK Ilatov: A Judge Who Won't Sing Hatikvah May Not Serve

High Court Judge Salim Joubran's 2012 stunt of refusing to join in the singing of Hatikvah will never happen again, MK Robert Ilatov says.

Rivlin Picks Netanyahu to Form a Coalition Government

President grants Netanyahu official victory shortly after getting final election results.

Zero hour drama

Netanyahu to Joubran: No One Will Silence Me

PM responds furiously to Elections Committee head, after he bans broadcasting Netanyahu's last-minute speech.

Likud 'Misled' Public With Old Clip of Kahlon Supporting Likud

Central Elections Committee places temporary ban on Likud clip featuring Kahlon proclaiming support for Netanyahu in 2013 elections.

Elections Committee Rejects Likud Petition Against V15

Elections Committee Chair Salim Joubran rejects Likud's petition, says behavior raises question of 'why it was even filed in first place.'

PM's Congress Speech to be Censored for Electioneering

Central Elections Committee ruled PM's Congress speech be broadcast with five minute delay so editors can remove 'electioneering' remarks.

Supreme Court: Why Does Ban Against Charlie Hebdo Still Stand?

Supreme Court orders Ahmed Tibi, Salim Joubran, and Attorney General to explain why injunction against Yisrael Beytenu still in place.

Yisrael Beytenu to Appeal Election Committee's Ruling

Yisrael Beytenu will appeal to Supreme Court against Central Election Committee's ruling to bar party's distribution of Charlie Hebdo issue.

AG Slams Marzel's 'Racist' Refusal to Shake Arab Judge's Hand

Baruch Marzel refused to shake judge Joubran's hand in protest of anti-Israel stance; Weinstein apoplectic over 'evil, racism, extremism.'

Marzel Refuses to Shake Hand of 'Anti-Israel' Judge

As Yishai's party submits list, Otzma Yehudit's lone representative makes a symbolic act against Arab judge who 'opposes Israel and IDF.'

Judge Bans Bibi's 'Kindergarten Knesset' Video

Poor sports? Netanyahu's comical campaign clip pulled by Yesh Atid petition, after spoofing opponents as unruly children.

Judge Bans Likud Ad for Offending Muslims

Likud ad pledging to end noisy Muslim prayers in early morning is nixed for offensive content.

Arab Judge on Israel's Supreme Court: Diversity Rules

The first Arab justice on Israel's Supreme Court says the country is a place where diversity rules.

Arab High Court Judge: What's Wrong with Arab Illegal Houses?

Judge Salim Joubran, when shown illegal homes: 'Whom does this hurt? They have a right to live well!'