Aharon Barak

Aharon Barak's replacement at the ICJ chosen

Prof. Ron Shapira, rector of the Peres Academic Center, appointed the Israeli representative at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

Aharon Barak steps down from ICJ genocide panel

Former Israeli Supreme Court President leaves International Court of Justice panel that is hearing South Africa's case against Israel for 'family and personal reasons."

Did the ICJ really prohibit Israel from operating in Rafah?

4 ICJ justices say ruling on Rafah merely obligates Israel not to engage in actions that violate its obligations under the Genocide Convention, not to desist from all military operations in the city.

Israel fears:

ICJ may issue order to halt war

While a majority of judges in the court ruled against such an order, it was a thin majority of only two, and even those who ruled against it criticized the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu approves:

Former Israeli Chief Justice to preside over hearing in Hague

Retired President of the Supreme Court, Aharon Barak, will represent Israel at hearing at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

The return of the Laptop

The double standard applied to Biden and Trump by officialdom and the media is matched by their silence at Aharon Barak's power heist Op-ed.

Israel is “Jewish and Democratic.". What does that mean?

One of those words must take precedence on issues where they are contradictory. Aharon Barak chose Democracy, the voters chose Judaism.Op-ed

Not a coup; a democratic debate

We all agree on the need for judicial review of the legislative and executive branches, but what is the counterbalance to the court? Op-ed.

Aharon Barak:

'I strongly oppose bill to reduce reasonableness standard'

Former Supreme Court President speaks out after past remarks expressing doubt about reasonableness standard surface.

Fmr. Supreme Court President:

'We need to be considerate to those who support judicial reform'

While he criticized PM Netanyahu's decision to renew legislation, Barak said there was a need to consider the reform's supporters.

Judicial reform:

Gantz, Deri and Aharon Barak working towards compromise

Gantz met with Deri several times in an attempt to reach an understanding. Former Chief Justice Aharon Barak is also involved.

Rabbi Mazuz:

Opposition isn't able to stop worshipping Aharon Barak as idol

Negotiations in President's Residence will not bring sides to agreements, Rabbi Mazuz says.

Talks on judicial reform:

Minister Dermer meets former Supreme Court President

TV report: Strategic Affairs Minister met several times with former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak.

Op-ed:

50 Israeli Supreme Court decisions

These decisions, all handed down since Aharon Barak's period, show more than any essay could why Israel needs judicial reform. Op-ed

The common problem and its pending resolution

In a democracy, authority is granted by the consent of the governed, not seized , even by sophisticated judges in dignified robes.Op-ed

Judicial Deform

The High Court Judgment that plagues Israel permanently. Op-ed.

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Former Chief Justice sheds tear during protest outside his home

Former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak sheds a tear during singing of Israel's national anthem at protest outside his home.

Hundreds protest outside home of former Supreme Court President

Im Tirtzu organizes march which ends with demonstration outside home of Justice Aharon Barak.

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.

Why isn’t this question being asked?

What is it about human beings that they long for a king? Former Chief Justice Aharon Barak obviously wanted to be one.

Chief Rabbi on Aharon Barak:

'He doesn't know the 'Shema Yisrael' prayer, that's a Jew'?

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef attacked the former Supreme Court President during a class.

Enlightened Despot - an analysis of Aharon Barak's legal views

This article on Justice Aaron Barak discusses his book on the role of judges in a democracy. The reviewer finds them problematic. Review.

Constitutional revolution or a revolution of tanks?

Having lost in Israel, globalists risk Israel setting a dangerous precedent and they must stop it. Op-ed.

Death of the Oligarchy

It is the death of the oligarchy, not the democracy, that has brought the likes of Aharon Barak to scream from the rooftops. Op-ed.

Is judicial reform a threat to Israeli democracy?

Defending the current system on its alleged purity requires a short memory, to put it mildly. What is needed is rational discussion. Op-ed.

After stormy interview:

Former Supreme Court President puts on tefillin

Judge Aharon Barak interviewed by journalist Aryeh Ehrlich, and the stormy interview ends with an interesting twist.

Smotrich:

'If it were up to Aharon Barak there would be no Arutz Sheva'

Finance Minister accuses critics of proposed judicial reforms of hypocrisy, says reforms will strengthen the courts and democracy.

Aharon Barak doesn't regret closing Arutz Sheva radio station

Radio broadcaster Menachem Toker asks former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak about decision to strike down law allowing A7 to broadcast

Netanyahu: Judicial reform expression of voter's will

PM at cabinet meeting defends judicial reforms of Justice Minister Yariv Levin as restoring separation, balance of powers.

Smotrich to Judge Barak:

'You have caused enough damage, don't add insult to injury'

Finance Minister responds to former Supreme Court President who denounced judicial reforms in series of interviews.

Levin answers Aharon Barak: 'He brought a tragedy upon Israel'

The retired Supreme Court President attacked Levin's judicial reforms in multiple prime-time news interviews on Saturday.

Former Supreme Court Pres.:

'Levin is suffocating Israeli democracy'

Retired judge Aharon Barak blasts Levin's judicial reform: There is no greater evil than this as a constitutional revolution.

Study:

Judicial revolution caused 30% decline in trust in the court

Analysis of data from 1991-2018 shows Israel has the worst decline in public confidence in its court system in the world.

Netanyahu may sign plea bargain next week

Aharon Barak, former Supreme Court chief justice, urges Attorney General Mandelblit not to compromise on admission of moral turpitude.

Judicial overreach - Are the chickens coming home to roost?

There is a growing sense that the aura of infallibility given the Supreme Court, forming the basis of its power, is beginning to dim. Op-ed.

Former Justice Minister: Aharon Barak a 'judicial pirate'

Haim Ramon slams former Supreme Court president responsible for 'constitutional revolution' says court acts as 'tyrannical' political party.

Strengthening the separation of powers in Israel's governement

Shaked to Aharon Barak: Knesset traumatized by judicial activism

Outgoing Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked speaks at a Nationality Law seminar with former Supreme Court president Barak in the audience.

Aharon Barak: Tyranny by majority beginning to develop here

Former Chief Justice Aharon Barak: 'It's an optical illusion to think Adalah and Association for Human Rights are running court system.'

Bennett attacks prominent judge for Nazi Germany comparison

Bennett blasts former Supreme Court Chief Justice Aharon Barak. 'Israel will never carry out genocide or anything like it.'

Court established adultery as legitimate

Rabbi finds that, under ex-Supreme Court Chief Barak, the state recognized adultery as relationship no less legitimate than marriage.

Shaked: 'I chose not to respond to Barak because I work'

Justice Minister refers to former Supreme Court President who accused her of disqualifying candidates because they support human rights.

'I asked them: Why did you save us?'

Prof. Aharon Barak at Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony: 'Lesson is if we do not defend democracy, democracy will not protect us'

Justice Barak: Democracy in danger if power of courts reduced

Former Chief Justice Aharon Barak is convinced that High Court has not overstepped on political issues and is the protector of democracy.

'Dr. Aharon and Mr. Barak'

At a panel for Jewish law and modern Israeli law, Itamar Ben-Gvir noted the devious implications of Aharon Barak's legal method.

Defend the Jewish Democratic state

Supreme Court Judge Edmund Levy Would Not Bow Down

Barak Attacks Marriage Laws, Supports Same-Sex Marriage

Former Israeli Supreme Court Chief Justice opines that the nation's marriage laws infringe human rights, calls for same-sex marriage.

Judge Robert Bork, Critic of Aharon Barak, Dies

Bork was disqualified from serving in the Supreme Court in a highly partisan Senate hearing.

Beinisch Can Give No More Rulings

Three months after her retirement, former Supreme Court President can no longer publish decisions.

MK Katz: Zionism will Survive Aharon Barak

Former Supreme Court President denies he ever said "everything is justiciable."

Legal Expert: Supreme Court Activism is Over

Legal expert Dr. Haim Shain welcomes the appointment of new judges to the Supreme Court. "Former Chief Justice Barak's policy is over."