Supreme Court

Liberman petitions against DNA testing

Yisrael Beyteinu party submits Supreme Court petition to cancel DNA tests for immigrants from former Soviet Union to prove Jewishness.

Supreme Court petition to evacuate Khan al-Ahmar

Regavim demands Prime Minister fulfill commitment and evacuate illegal Bedouin outpost located on road to Ma'aleh Adumim.

Smotrich: Repair the injustice, allow us to correct the list

National Union chair addresses Supreme Court hearing on petitions against decision not to allow promotion of Ben-Gvir on United Right list.

No changes to United Right-Wing list

Elections committee rejects request by Union of Right-Wing Parties to alter Knesset slate after Supreme Court disqualified candidate.

'They're doing all they can so we won't be in the Knesset'

Central Elections Committee discusses rightist union's request to bump Itamar Ben-Gvir to 5th place, after Michael Ben-Ari disqualified.

'Unfortunate decision that will harm public trust'

Retired Judge Menachem Ne'eman questions Michael Ben-Ari's disqualification, calls for enactment of Overrule Clause.

Kahlon slams Supreme Court decision to ban Otzma candidate

'Our democracy is strong enough to allow Michael Ben-Ari to participate,' says Finance Minister, after court bars Ben-Ari from Knesset.

Proposal: Knesset to choose Supreme Court judges

Justice Minister Shaked reveals plan to delineate Supreme Court's boundaries and authority, allow gov't to choose justices, legal advisers.

Smotrich calls urgent Knesset meeting to cancel court decision

MK Bezalel Smotrich calls for urgent Knesset meeting, aims to pass law removing Supreme Court's ability to approve or disqualify candidates.

Court bans Ben-Ari:

Arab parties in, Otzma Yehudit candidate out

Court overturns election committee decision to permit former MK Michael Ben-Ari to run for 21st Knesset - but permits Arab parties to run.

National Union leader: Supreme Court is not in charge

MK Bezalel Smotrich warns that if Otzma Yehudit candidate is disqualified, Israel will need 'mountain of votes' to bring court down to size.

'They will not decide, the people will decide'

Union of Right-Wing Parties to launch campaign if Supreme Court disqualifies Dr. Michael Ben-Ari.

Shaked:

'I hope High Court will not mess with Election Committee'

Supreme Court president, National Union leader argue in hearing on candidacy of Michael Ben Ari.

MK Smotrich rebukes Chief Justice: 'Don't belittle legislature'

Sharp confrontation develops between MK Betzalel Smotrich and Chief Justice Esther Hayut during hearing on Ben-Ari and Ben-Gvir appeal.

Supreme Court weighs ban on Otzma Yehudit candidates

Supporters of right-wing faction face off against Arab activists outside of hearing as Supreme Court considers ban on Otzma Yehudit.

'We hope the court does what's right'

Supreme Court to discuss the appeal of the Reform movement against the decision to allow Ben-Ari and Ben-Gvir to run for Knesset.

'Gantz and friends threatening judges'

Attorney Ben Gvir attacks Blue and White video warning of possibility he will be elected to Judicial Selection Committee.

Ayelet Shaked and the Rule of Law Mafia

'Would have been better to announce suspicions after elections'

Ex-Supreme Court justice Yaakov Turkel defends Netanyahu. "As one who believes in democracy and rule of law, I am uneasy.."

'Difficult to understand State's conduct'

Regavim at Supreme Court hearing wonders about state conduct regarding illegal Bedouin construction and lack of law enforcement.

Supreme Court clears way for ruling on Netanyahu indictments

Court rejects petition to bar Attorney General from announcing his decision on charges against Netanyahu prior to election.

Despite court ruling, illegal construction rampant in Negev

The Supreme Court has ordered the demolition of dozens of illegal buildings in Bedouin townships.

Freedom of Information Law:

Supreme Court orders Civil Administration to compensate Regavim

Supreme Court makes clear Civil Administration, in charge of administration and law enforcement in Judea and Samaria, is not above the law.

State: We'll raise prices on price-controlled dairy products

State informs Supreme Court that it will agree to dairy manufacturer's request to raise prices.

Court bars serial sperm donor from donating to Israeli woman

Man identified as 'serial sperm donor' barred from donating sperm to Israeli woman by Supreme Court order.

Dutch government funded effort to undermine Israeli court

Report by left-wing NGO B'Tselem challenging decisions by Israeli Supreme Court in Judea and Samaria was funded by Dutch government.

Israeli organizations support Gaza residents

Left-wing human rights groups file petition to Supreme Court demanding government speed up granting of permits to Gaza residents.

When Fox News accidentally aired Ruth Bader Ginsburg obituary

Fox News apologizes for accidentally airing obituary graphic for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, suggesting she had died.

Supreme Court: Haredi draft deferments to remain in place

Yeshiva students breathe sigh of relief as Supreme Court accepts request to push off nullification of draft law until after elections.

Police say probe in sex-for-promotion scandal handled properly

Amid rising criticism over the probe that has rocked Israel's legal establishment, police insist investigation conforms to legal norms.

Supreme Court to Agudat Yisrael: Allow women candidates

Supreme Court rules that Agudat Yisrael will be required to remove clause preventing women from running with the party.

Court orders state to fund army prep school for religious girls

Court instructs Education Ministry to fund IDF preparatory activities at religious girls' schools, as is done at boys' schools.

UK and EU build illegal road on IDF training ground

British government and EU pave illegal road through same training ground that was subject of recent Regavim Supreme Court petition.

Shaked rips legal community for not defending Supreme Court

Justice Minister slams legal community refusing to defend the Supreme Court from leftist incitement towards conservative-leaning justices.

Arab MKs petition Supreme Court after Knesset rejects bill

Arab lawmakers turn to Supreme Court after Knesset refuses to consider bill negating Israel's Jewish character.

Netanyahu to bereaved family: Petition the Supreme Court

PM reportedly advised Barkan victim's family to petition Supreme Court over partial demolition of terrorist's home.

'There's no such thing as a mentally ill terrorist'

Family of man murdered in a stabbing attack in Jerusalem considering petition to Supreme Court if terrorist's home isn't demolished.

Netanyahu hiding behind Supreme Court

PM accuses Supreme Court of failing to demolish terrorists' homes and promises to discuss the matter with the Attorney General.

Is Israel's system of government really democratic?

Israeli politics: A guide for the perplexed - part 2.

High Court OKs demolition of part of Barkan shooter's home

Court rejects petition by family of terrorist who murdered 2 at Barkan Industrial Zone against demolition of their basement.

Supreme Court rejects appeal of rabbi sentenced for sex assault

High Court rejects appeal of Rabbi Ezra Sheinberg, says jail sentence would have been extended had he not signed a plea deal.

Supreme Court:

'Completely demolish home of terrorist who murdered IDF soldier'

Court paves way for IDF to completely demolish home of terrorist who dropped block on IDF soldier, killing him.

Supreme Court gives Draft Law extension - hours after it expires

After yeshiva students' draft deferment law expires, Supreme Court grants gov't less than 45 days to pass replacement legislation.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg returns to court bench after fracturing ribs

Supreme Court justice who was hospitalized earlier this month for fractured ribs returns to the bench to hear oral arguments.

Haredi Draft Law:

As deadline nears, gov't asks court for draft law extension

With just one week left to pass draft law securing yeshiva student deferments, PM to call on Supreme Court to grant additional extension.

Sheikh who invaded state lands to be imprisoned

Supreme Court rejects appeal of sheikh who was sentenced to ten months in prison for illegal construction on state-owned property.

'PA should pay victims, not terrorists'

Attorney representing Arab victims of PA torture praises Supreme Court for rejecting PA petition against order to pay Arabs it tortured.

Supreme Court okays discrimination against Jews on Temple Mount

Supreme Court rejects petition against use of metal detectors against Jewish visitors to Temple Mount, while Muslims ascend without checks.

Attorney General:

'Court may end all terrorist home demolitions, don't go too far'

Attorney General hints mass terrorist home demolitions without sticking to Court limitations liable to bring about halt to all demolitions.

Supreme Court seeks disciplinary action for Tzfat Chief Rabbi

Supreme Court justices demand Justice Minister and AG explain why Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu was not brought for disciplinary proceedings.

Court rejects terrorist's appeal

Supreme Court dismisses appeal of terrorist who murdered Shalom Sharki in French Hill ramming against life sentence.

Report: Haredi factions to oppose bill to deport infiltrators

MKs angry that bill overriding court decision on deportation of illegal infiltrators to pass, while haredi draft override bill does not.

Netanyahu postpones demolition of illegal Bedouin outpost

Netanyahu succumbs to pressure from International Criminal Court, won't demolish Khan Al Ahmar.

'Supreme Court continues to act against democracy'

Tourism Minister blasts Supreme Court’s ruling permitting BDS activist Lara Alqasem to enter Israel.

Supreme Court nixes deportation of anti-Israel activist Alqasem

Former branch president of pro-BDS student group will be allowed to remain in Israel, study at Hebrew University, court rules.

Appeal to remove Shaked ally from Judicial Selection Committee

Appeal to High Court demands that Israeli Bar Association head Effie Naveh leave prestigious committee after bizarre criminal probe

Will Supreme Court overturn ban on anti-Israel activist?

Former Students for Justice in Palestine leader appears in Israeli Supreme Court, as court questions state's decision to ban her.

High Court rejects murderer's appeal

Supreme Court rejects appeal of terrorist who stabbed soldier to death, attempted to steal his weapon to murder others.

It's time to punish false accusers and their supporters

Supreme Court freezes deportation of US student

22-year-old Florida student accused of backing anti-Israel BDS movement turns to Israeli Supreme Court to block deportation.