courts

Le’David Barchi Nafshi:

Establishing a court system

Moshe opens his address in Devarim with words of mussar, or moral chastisement, about the importance of establishing a court system. Why is that?

Bereaved father shouts:

'The victims should fund the terrorist's defense?'

Emotions ran high during a Knesset Constitution Committee discussion regarding the funding of legal defense for terrorists who committed the October 7th massacre.

Court ordered Israel:

Pay legal fees for over 100 Nukhba terrorists

Following new legislation in Knesset, Israeli court orders government to pay for private attorneys for over 100 of Hamas' Nukhba terrorists.

Jewish doctor ordered to pay after court date set for Yom Kippur

A Jewish family physician from Pennsylvania appealed a court ruling to pay $4.1 million Dollars, which he was not able to attend, because the session was held on Jewish holy day.

Hundreds of complaints about judges submitted

This year, 897 complaints were filed against judges. 24% were found to be justified and were about deficiencies in the justice system.

An Attempt to Plot an Alleged Oral Will

In a long judgment full of the expression of the court's displeasure,

The Religion and Law Wars endanger us

A long line of cases have left it to the court to decide matters that are essentially social-ideological. This is harmful to the state.Op-ed

The Present represents the Past: Judging the judges

There is no judge in the world that enters the courtroom without personal prejudices and preconceived beliefs.Op-ed.

France: Man who promoted terrorism handed five years in prison

In significant verdict, French court sentences Holocaust denier to 5 years for making death threats.

'The judges don't understand the riots'

'The problem is the courts, there has to be much harsher punishment,' senior law enforcement official says.

Outrage after Bronx synagogue vandal freed without bail

Dov Hikind, former NY State Assemblyman, denounces court’s decision as sending a “horrible message.”

This is how much Supreme Court justices earn monthly

New report reveals salaries of Israel's Supreme Court Chief Justice, her colleagues, and the salaries of lower court judges.

Court overturns Chief of Staff's decision

Aviv Kochavi, IDF Chief of Staff, decided to fire a commander - but the court overturned his decision.

Keep fighting in Court, start fighting the Libertarian Party

Trump has every right to check the vote count, but for his supporters, the Libertarian Party are the villains of the election. Op-ed.

Knesset Committee to examine Transparency Law

New law would allow recording, broadcasting, of court sessions. 'It's time Israel move forward on issue of transparency,' Shaked says.

Spanish courts strike support for Israel boycotts

Courts in Spain's third-largest city say BDS resolutions are 'incitement to hatred or discrimination.'

Fightng fire with fire: The Right discovers Lawfare

Left wing organizations have long viewed judicial activism as their best antidote to electoral failure, but that is about to change. Op-ed.

New Justice Minister calls to rein in judicial overreach

Justice Min. Ohana: I still want decisions to be made in Knesset, and not by a body which was not voted on and which I believe harms itself.

'It was important to Sara to see that I washed my hands'

Haredi woman suing Sara Netanyahu gives first testimony in court.

Belgian ruling 'way beyond justice denied'

Wiesenthal Centre 'appalled at court endorsement of anti-Semitism by default,' after 5 years of 'procrastination.'

Neo-Nazi tried to kill Jews - and was acquitted

German court clears neo-Nazi of twelve counts of attempted murder - 18 years after the bombing.

Likud Minister:

'Shaked, chief justice are whitewashing collusion scandal'

Yariv Levin blasts Jewish Home minister Ayelet Shaked, Supreme Court chief justice over handling of court collusion scandal.

'Court collusion the worst case I've ever seen'

Senior justice official slams judge for coordinating decision with investigator prior to hearing. 'It's justice system's Day of Atonement.'

Justice Minister deflects criticism

Justice Minister Shaked says she didn't intend to slam Supreme Court justices, Nationality Law is intended to help courts.

It's final: Nat. Religious school to be transferred to haredim

Interior Min. gives religious public school's building to haredim; school moves to less desirable building ahead of start of school year.

'My grandchildren have no rights'

New organization backs children's rights when parents divorce, ability to maintain relationships with both parents.

The world couldn't care less about the Azariya case outcome

Supreme Court: Women can pay child support, too

Supreme Court rules child support should be set by financial status, not gender.

Report: 111 sentenced to death under Hamas rule

Palestinian Center for Human Rights slams Hamas, Gaza military courts for ordering death sentence illegally.

Israeli courts threaten to shut down judicial system

Judges threaten first strike in history of Israeli court system, demand greater retirement benefits at taxpayers' expense.

Arab MK resigns from Knesset

M Basel Ghattas submits resignation letter as part of plea bargain, will be replaced as MK within 48 hours.

'Stop treating terrorists like petty criminals'

Meir Indor, head of Almagor organization, says judicial system to blame for Sunday's attack, calls for special courts to deal with terror.

Surprise strike hits Israel's courts

Employees of the judicial system announce a strike affecting courts across the country.

Violent Sports Fans to Face Extra Punishments

Fans at football games who get out of hand and resort to violence will now have to face the full force of the law.

Report: Israel Much More 'Lawyered Up' Than EU

For many Israeli mothers, “my son the lawyer” is a dream come true, as Israel boasts four times more lawyers than EU states.

Court Staff to Strike Tuesday, in Solidarity with Postal Workers

Legal services to stop in law offices, as well as some mail service, to push fledgling postal workers' strike toward a compromise.

Labor Court to Open in Judea and Samaria

The Justice Ministry and the courts system set to open up a labor court to serve residents of Judea and Samaria, according to documents.

Arab Leftist gets Community Service in Rape Case

52-year-old former editor of leftist site gets 6 months community service for sexual blackmail, threats, against Jewish 15-year-old.

Record Number of Arrests this Year

Public Defender's Office says 62,000 arrests were carried out in 2013, the highest number in a decade.

New Law Provides Legal Aid to Survivors on Overdue Compensation

The government is backing a law to provide legal aid to survivors who have not received compensation due them

Livni: I will Streamline Court Proceedings

New Justice Minister says: "When the wheels of justice grind too slowly, there is no justice!"

Court: Teitel Guilty of 2 Murders

Teitel "committed the deeds ascribed to him out of full consciousness, and willingly chose their results."

Arab Court Appeal Endangers Jewish Return to ‘Peace House’

The judicial system again has allowed a PA Arab appeal to ban Jews from returning to the Hevron “Peace House” that a court ruled is theirs.

Corrie Verdict Won't End Delegitimization by the ISM

‘Everyone Lost in Olmert’s Trial’

The Olmert trial left everyone a loser, from Olmert to the prosecution, to the court system itself, says Attorney Yoram Sheftel.

Olmert Acquittals Put Scare in Holyland Bribe Charges

Government prosecutors are running scared after the court acquitted Olmert on two severe indictments. The Holyland charges may be dropped.

Olmert Guilty on One of Three Indictments

The Jerusalem District Court found Olmert guilty on charges of breach of trust but acquitted him on double-billing and receiving cash.

D-Day for Ehud Olmert: Guilty or Innocent?

Olmert’s battle against corruption charges ends on Tuesday, when he may become the first-ever Prime Minister convicted of criminal charges.

Proposal: Knesset could Revive Laws the Court Nixed

Justice Ministry proposal lets Knesset re-legislate laws struck down by the courts with a 65-MK majority.

Two Arabs Attack IDF Soldier in Jerusalem

Soldier lightly wounded, receives treatment in hospital. Police are looking for attackers.

Conviction of Man Who Called Soldiers 'Nazis' Overturned

The conviction of an Israeli man who called IDF soldiers “Nazis” was overturned on Thursday, sparing him from a prison sentence.

Ministry: Hold Defendants' Evidence Back for 'Security Needs'

The Justice Ministry is seeking to sharply limit the ability of criminal defendants to access information that could help their cases.

Chief Justice Fed Up with Criticism, Calls it Incitement

High Court Chief Justice Dorit Beinisch railed at critics Wednesday and charged that “incitement” is undermining the judiciary.

Rabbi Eliyahu: Finally, Freedom to Give Halakhic Decisions

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu thinks the decision to investigate him for his personal opinions - and not his halakhic decisions - marks progress.

Outcry Against High Court Ruling on Terror Master Dirani

Judges Procaccia and Joubran rule Hizbullah terror master who tormented IAF pilot Ron Arad may sue Israel for 6 million shekels.

UC Law School: No to PA Lawfare Conference

A San Francisco college decided at the last minute to back out of sponsoring a PA lawfare conference. Faculty are upset.

Beinisch: Keep Israel's Judges Safe

Supreme Court President Beinisch remembers slain judge, calls to protect court system 'so judges can do their work without fear.'

Finance Minister: ‘Spendthrift’ Court Interferes in Economy

The High Court is a spendthrift panel that tries to replace the government in determining how to spend money, Finance Minister Steinitz charged.

Knesset Bill to Force Courts to ‘Return to Zion’

The courts have allowed democracy to swallow Zionism, says MKs Rotem and Levin, who back a bill to make Zionism the basis for court rulings.

Experts to Testify in Suit against PA despite Mazuz's Defiance

Several of Israel's top intelligence officials will testify in a suit against the PA brought by the owners of the Caffit restaurant in Jerusalem.