Supreme Court

Judicial overreach and the sovereignty imperative

Excessive judicial intervention into the purview of the legislature may have some unintended consequences. Op-ed.

Supreme Court and law in Judea, Samaria and Jordan Valley

"Annexation" is not necessary because Israel had and has the best claim to these areas.

Supreme Court overturns Regulation Law

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

Gantz requests delay for passage of Draft Law

Defense Minister asks Supreme Court for 3-month extension to September to pass new Draft Law, citing recent formation of new government.

Supreme Court rejects appeal to reopen event halls

Supreme Court rejects appeal to move up date for reopening event halls, says Health Ministry's reasoning is sound.

'Man under indictment establishing government - a moral failure'

Supreme Court publishes full arguments in decision not to prevent Netanyahu from forming government while under indictment.

Hundreds demonstrate against Israeli Supreme Court

Demonstrators gather in Tel Aviv to protest Israeli Supreme Court's rulings against terrorist home demolition, infiltrator deportations.

'Netanyahu used to defend the judiciary - till it turned on him'

MK Smotrich is promoting "French Law" that would protect serving prime ministers from being questioned on minor charges.

Ayelet Shaked to A7:

'We'll promote sovereignty without Palestinian state'

Former Minister Shaked: 'I built conservative camp in Supreme Court; we'll pay many years for Netanyahu mistake giving Nissenkorn Justice.'

Some homes already demolished, stresses victim's father

Atuna was not 'the murderer' - he was one of a gang. Media portrayal is misleading.

Bennett: Supreme Court ruling 'destroys our deterrence'

"We had reached a level of zero terror attacks, but the Court is destroying our deterrence," says former Defense Minister.

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.

High Court rebukes left-wing groups: 'Hitching a ride on corona'

Supreme Court deletes petition of left-wing groups to require state to connect illegal Bedouin settlements to electricity and internet.

Jerusalem Day festivities to be held - but on a smaller scale

Court orders police, Jerusalem Day event organizers to reach compromise, leading to deal which would allow limited human chain, Kotel event.

Yom Yerushalayim:

Flag Dance: Supreme Court to decide event layout tomorrow

Supreme Court to discuss flag dance organizers' petition to determine how traditional parade will look like on Jerusalem's holiday.

Supreme Court rejects petition to open Temple Mount to Jews

Ruling reads: 'Jewish ascent to prayer on Temple Mount, even if in small numbers, is liable to violate symmetry and reciprocity.'

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.

Poll: Support on left for decision allowing PM to form gov't

Recent poll indicates overwhelming support for Supreme Court decision allowing Netanyahu to form next governmemt.

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.'

Smotrich slams 'very activist' Supreme Court ruling

'Although court decided not to intervene, its reasoning lays out legal infrastructure that will allow it to intervene in any future matter.'

Supreme Court rules:

Green light for Netanyahu-Gantz government

Supreme Court judges reject petitions seeking to prevent Binyamin Netanyahu from forming the next government.

Poll: Israelis' faith in Supreme Court dependent on politics

New poll shows 70% of Likud voters, but just 14% of Labor-Gesher-Meretz voters, believe Supreme Court rulings are politically motivated.

'The people elected me, the court should not interfere'

Netanyahu: The Likud got more votes than any party in the history of the country. A huge majority wants the government we are establishing.

Shaked: Majority in Knesset for override clause

Yamina MK Ayelet Shaked warns Supreme Court could intervene in Basic Laws because of rotation agreement between Blue and White, Likud.

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 deliberate on coalition deal today

Will Israeli Supreme Court strike down Likud-Blue & White coalition agreement - likely sending Israel to new elections - or greenlight deal?

Large convoy protests High Court's 'judicial dictatorship'

Convoy sets out to protest Supreme Court's decision to hear petitions against the Likud-Blue and White unity government deal.

Supreme Court hears petitions against Netanyahu forming gov't

Hearings against Netanyahu forming gov't, coalition deal begin. Attorney representing AG: "Election results must be honored."

Blue and White warns High Court: Don't meddle in agreement

Senior Blue and White officials warn court that it will be harmed in the event of elections and a likely crushing right-wing victory.

Supreme Court to discuss petitions against Netanyahu

A panel of 11 judges will rule whether Netanyahu can form the next government in the wake of his indictment.

Protesters rally in Israel against Netanyahu-Gantz coalition

In Tel Aviv, 1,500 hold socially-distant gathering to protest unity government.

Sa'ar: Supreme Court has no respect for the legislature

Likud MK: The judiciary should only intervene in legislation in rare cases - but it has become routine.

Supreme Court orders to allow chametz in hospitals on Passover

Judges accept Secular Forum and Adalah organization petition. Transport Minister: 'Court continues to destroy principles of Jewish State.'

Protesters decry 'judicial dictatorship' outside Supreme Court

Dozens protest court's decision to hear petitions next week against Likud-Blue and White unity deal. "We are no longer a democracy."

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.

Blue & White: Supreme Court must reject anti-Netanyahu petition

Likud, Blue and White, demand Supreme Court reject petition opposing unity government and PM Netanyahu.

'Judges need to realize this is a democracy, not Iran'

Dozens gather outside home of Supreme Court Chief Justice, protesting move to void infiltrator Deposit Law.

Yamina to demand new anti-infiltrator law

Yamina submits two preconditions for joining gov't including a law allowing Supreme Court rulings to be reversed.

Supreme Court throws out anti-infiltrator law

Israel's Supreme Court strikes down law requiring illegal infiltrators to deposit fifth of their salaries to ensure timely exit from country

'Stark secular coercion'

Minister attacks ruling against printing press that refused to print LGBT material: 'Insane, grievous, and outrageous.'

Leftist movement: Disqualify Netanyahu from serving as PM

In third attempt, leftist movement appeals to Supreme Court, demanding they disqualify Netanyahu from continuing to serve as prime minister.

Protesters outside Supreme Court: 'This isn't Iran!'

Demonstrators accuse Supreme Court of 'judicial piracy', blast judicial interference in the Knesset.

Supreme Court dismisses petition against Netanyahu

Justice Alex Stein dismisses call to have court declare that an MK under indictment cannot form a government.

Protest: Time to end judicial dictatorship

Dozens protest outside home of Supreme Court Chief Justice: Stop robbing our democracy.

Edelstein: Supreme Court 'attempted takeover of legislature'

Knesset Speaker explains why he chose resignation over Supreme Court ruling: 'I cannot be forced to do things I think endanger democracy.'

Supreme Court determines:

Amir Peretz will be appointed Interim Knesset Speaker

Amir Peretz, the most senior Knesset Member, will convene the Knesset on Thursday to elect a permanent Knesset Speaker.

Edelstein: My conscience will not let me fulfill court order

Outgoing Knesset Speaker refuses to carry out Supreme Court order to convene vote on his successor after announcing his resignation.

Knesset Speaker resigns

In first, Knesset Speaker resigns, protesting Supreme Court ultimatum. 'Court's decision is gross interference, undermines democracy.'

Likud submits police complaint on election fraud

Likud MK Dr. Shlomo Karhi: 'We today filed police complaint on forgery in elections; Court accepted request to extend appeal date.'

Massive convoy protests Supreme Court's 'Overreach'

'We're sick and tired of the Supreme Court stealing our democracy,' protesters say.

'Supreme Court is leading us to anarchy'

Tourism Min. Levin slams Supreme Court's Esther Hayut: 'She should involve herself in things she has authority over, not take over Knesset.'

Supreme Court: Knesset Speaker must be elected by Wednesday

Shortly after submitting response to Supreme Court, judges order Yuli Edelstein to convene plenum by Wednesday to elect new Knesset Speaker.

Minister calls on Knesset Speaker to ignore Supreme Court

'Judiciary trampling on elected democratic institutions for years, today also purports to determine Knesset agenda,' Smotrich said.

Supreme Court sets veiled ultimatum for Knesset Speaker

Supreme Court orders Yuli Edelstein to hold vote on new Knesset Speaker - or else.

Supreme Court rules against technological surveillance

Supreme Court says Knesset committees to monitor technological surveillance of coronavirus carriers must be set up by Tuesday.

Minister Erdan: Surveillance is 'extreme but vital'

Interviewed on 103 FM, Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan quells anxiety re: surveillance program: "The data will be destroyed."

Supreme Court rejects appeal to disqualify Netanyahu

Appeal by Movement for Quality Government to disqualify PM Netanyahu outright is rejected. 'We'll resubmit after results are published.'

Protesters demand: Don't let Netanyahu form a government

Movement for Quality Government calls on Pres. Rivlin, Supreme Court, not to allow PM Netanyahu to form government.

Liberman demands another debate on disqualifying MK Yazbak

Yisrael Beyteinu Chairman orders petition to Supreme Court demanding to annul judgment legalizing Knesset Member Heba Yazbak run.

Court ruling could lead to mass entry of refugees, officials say

Israeli immigration officials concerned Supreme Court ruling could open Israel up to mass immigration of refugees.