Supreme Court

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.

'We want to see the terrorist rot in prison'

Supreme Court set to hear appeal of terrorist who murdered IDF soldier Almog Shiloni in 2014.

Final obstacle removed: Petitions against Amichai rejected

Former Amona residents respond to high court decision rejecting petitions against their new town. 'Establish more towns in Judea, Samaria.'

Justice Kavanaugh to be publicly sworn in at White House

Supreme Court justice will have one final ceremony before being seated on bench.

US Senate poised to confirm Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh

US Senate vote on SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

'FBI report clears judge'

White House reviews FBI report, asserting that it clears Kavanaugh appointment. Accuser's lawyers furious over way investigation conducted.

Tel Aviv petitions Supreme Court over bridge

Municipality demands court rescind Transportation Minister's order to halt construction of pedestrian bridge over Shabbat work.

Rabbis urge immediate confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh

'To abandon previous evaluations based on uncorroborated testimony would violate both Biblical and accepted modern standards for evidence.'

Trump cites 'fake claims' against him in Kavanaugh defense

President says 'many false charges' made against him have impacted his opinion of allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

60 people send letter of support for Kavanaugh

Over 60 men women who knew Supreme Court candidate well sign letter to directly refute allegations released against him.

Tucker: Isn't Kavanaugh entitled to due process?

Democrats won't give President Trump's Supreme Court nominee presumption of innocence.

High Court rejects petitions against Jordan Valley Regulations

Israeli High Court rejects left-wing petition against regulations to protect Jordan Valley farmers from frivolous and costly lawsuits.

Professor with US, French citizenship arrested ordered released

Arrested Friday during clashes between rioters and Israeli troops at illegally built Bedouin outpost outside Jerusalem near Maale Adumim.

Shaked to left: You criticize the court more than I do

Justice Minister responds to Knesset session called by opposition: You only like the court when it agrees with you 100%.

Feinstein refers Kavanaugh high school investigation to FBI

Sen. Dianne Feinstein reveals anonymous allegations against Trump Supreme Court nominee just before confirmation vote.

Supreme Court rejects petition against pre-Yom Kippur ritual

Supreme Court rejects petition against using chickens in kapparot.

'No more hostile land grabs by Palestinian Authority, Europe'

Watchdog group monitoring illegal Arab construction praises Supreme Court decision, urges Defense Ministry to carry out demolition quickly.

Mufti: Defend the land

'Mufti of Palestine' calls on Arabs to oppose 'racist' Supreme Court ruling to demolish illegal Bedouin outpost.

EU blasts Israeli Supreme Court decision

EU slams court ruling paving way for demolition of illegal Bedouin encampment east of Jerusalem. 'This threatens prospects of peace.'

Supreme Court:

Demolish Arab outpost east of Jerusalem

After delaying demolition of illegal Arab outpost, Israeli high court rejects residents' claims, orders gov't to evict squatters.

Shaked vs. Justices:

'Supreme Court blurring nation's sovereignty'

'Nation has no relevance in new constitutional structure being shaped by Supreme Court.'

Agudath Yisrael to change bylaw barring women from running

Faction tells High Court it will change statute barring women from running for political office amid ruling that ban is discriminatory.

'An end to ridiculous Supreme Court rulings'

Attorney Nati Rom hails precedent-setting decision allowing growth of Samaria town.

The Right has to understand what Leftist attorneys realized long ago

Smotrich: Supreme Court is harming Israel's security

MK Smotrich slams Supreme Court's 'chutzpah' in forcing Israel to allow terrorists' relatives into Israel.

Shin Bet pays up after trying to recruit Israeli youth

Shin Bet compensates young man NIS 6,500 for inviting him to Shin Bet HQ by sending illegal police summons for interrogation.

Farmers threaten to go to Supreme Court over Turkish tomatoes

'High prices from retail chains cartel gross profit of 70% what consumer pays; public sees high prices don't trickle down to farmers.'

Will Supreme Court petition end discrimination on Temple Mount?

Civil rights group demands end to restrictions aimed at Jewish visitors to Temple Mount. Court gives state 60 days to respond.

Supreme Court doubles sentence of policeman who killed rioter

Court increases sentence of Border Policeman who killed Arab boy during Nakba Day riot to 18 months in prison.

Supreme Court rejects petition against illegal mosque

Illegal construction on mosque State promised to seal resumes after Supreme Court rejects petition.

Netanyahu threatens early elections

PM says court deadline and haredi party's unwillingness to compromise of Draft Law will force government to dissolve.

Coalition Chairman: Without Draft Law, we'll hold new elections

Coalition Chairman Amsalem slams Supreme Court, says Draft Law is a social, not legal, issue.

New conservative justice sworn in on Supreme Court

Professor Alex Stein becomes Supreme Court justice with a speech highlighting importance of separation of powers.

Supreme Court: New Draft Law by December

Court gives State another 3 months to formulate and pass new Draft Law.

Bennett on Ehud Barak:

'You keep on tweeting, we'll keep on leading'

Jewish Home Chairman responds to former PM who lashed out at Jewish Home Party, 'the national tweeter with his daily provocation.'

Ehud Barak attacks:

'Bennett and Shaked threaten future of Zionism'

Former DM: 'Vision of Jewish Home with man and woman heading it is racist and messianic, with their rabbis Lior and Ginsburgh.'

Bedouin appeal to Supreme Court against Nationality Law

Bedouin join Druze minority in protesting National Law, tell Supreme Court law is discriminatory.

Jewish Home MK: Supreme Court will castrate Nationality Law

MK Bezalel Smotrich says Supreme Court will render new law meaningless, slams politicians who 'don't stop apologizing.'