Esther Hayut

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.

'One of the most prominent female Jewish judges in the world'

US Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg meets with members of Israel's Supreme Court after winning Genesis lifetime achievement award.

New court protocol following 'text messaging affair'

Supreme court chief justice issues new rules relating to pre-indictment interactions between judges and prosecutors.

Supreme Court Chief Justice hires media adviser

In a first, communications adviser for the court appointed. MK Smotrich: 'When the justice system does its job, it won't need a PR person.'

Supreme Court rejects petition against Impeachment Law

Court unanimously rejects petition against law allowing Knesset to expel MKs who express racism or support for terrorism.

Netanyahu against immediate passage of Overrule Clause

PM asks Bennett, Shaked, not to bring bill allowing Knesset to override Supreme Court for a vote.

Chief Justice warns of 'danger to democracy'

Prime Minister, Justice Minister, Chief Justice, and Deputy Justice Melcer discuss Overrule Clause for about two hours.

Today: Overrule Clause meeting between Netanyahu and Hayut

Prime Minister and Chief Justice meet today in attempt to find compromise on Overrule Clause enactment. Will 65 MK majority be accepted?

Netanyahu agrees to Chief Justice's demands

Chief Justice Esther Hayut conditions meeting to discuss Overrule Clause with delay in passing of the law to override the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court Rules:

Arabs will participate in 'joint memorial ceremony'

Supreme Court cancels Defense Minister's decision to ban PA Arabs from participating in 'Israeli-Palestinian memorial day event.'

Supreme Court: So there is no infiltrator agreement

Chief Justice Esther Hayut dismisses State's claim that agreement on illegal infiltrators is close with Uganda.

Chief Justice suspends judge who colluded ahead of hearing

Judge requests extension of sabbatical but Chief Justice Hayut refuses. It is agreed that judge will be suspended until further decision.

Hundreds demonstrate against 'judicial dictatorship'

Supreme Court acting 'just like in Iran,' activists say.

Shaked files complaint against judge who colluded ahead of trial

Judge who coordinated hearing with investigator in case involving Netanyahu associate to be disciplined.

Shaked: Judge to face disciplinary hearing over collusion

Judge who coordinated upcoming hearing for case involving ex-Netanyahu aide will face disciplinary hearing, say Justice Min., chief justice.

No criminal charges for judge who colluded ahead of trial

Judge who coordinated her decision on upcoming trial will face disciplinary action - but no criminal charges.

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.

Supreme Court President testifies to police

Justice Esther Hayut provides police with testimony regarding suspicions of attempt by Netanyahu associate to bribe another judge.

Chief Justice Hayut:

'Why should women not be allowed to use Torah scroll?'

Supreme Court judges discuss petitions of Reform and Women of Wall against cancellation of Wall plan in expanded panel of seven judges.

District Court Judges claim Justice Hayut promotes associates

Publication of candidates for promotion to Supreme Court arouses protest among district judges, who claim Chief Justice promotes associates.

Shaked: Supreme Court ignoring reality

Justice Minister accuses High Court of ignoring the Knesset and the will of the people, vows to restore separation of powers.

'Stop complaining about the court and take action'

Justice Minister Shaked calls on coalition to support law regulating relationship between justice system and Knesset.

Chief Justice joined meetings of committee she wasn't part of

Supreme Court Chief Justice Esther Hayut attended meetings to choose justices - even though she wasn't on the committee.

'Supreme Court endangers Israel's democracy'

Tel Aviv activist Sheffi Paz is re-arrested, Im Tirtzu CEO Peleg says Supreme Court's activism endangers Israel's democracy.

South Tel Aviv activist arrested

Israel Police arrest Sheffi Paz for coming to close to Supreme Court Chief Justice Hayut's home.

'Continued damage to Israel's basic values and character'

Former Defense Minister Ya'alon slams PM Netanyahu for 'trying to buy time' at the expense of the Israeli public.

'Esther Hayut - restore sanity to the Supreme Court'

Residents of south Tel Aviv hold alternative swearing-in for incoming High Court president, demand that discriminatory policy end.

Esther Hayut sworn-in as new Supreme Court Chief Justice

PM, President, and MKs attend swearing-in ceremony of new Supreme Court head, speak of need to prevent judicial overreach.

Esther Hayut chosen as Israel's new Supreme Court chief justice

Chief Justice Miriam Naor to be replaced by Esther Hayut.

Will Supreme Court's secret database finally be revealed?

Legal forum calls on expected incoming Supreme Court Chief Justice to publish secret list of judges held by her predecessor.

Supreme Court Pushes Govt. To Enlist Hareidim

Judges demand govt. speed up legislative proceedings in drafting new hareidi IDF enlistment law.