Supreme Court

MK Yogev:

'Supreme Court playing a part in decline of Israeli deterrence'

'Supreme Court must change and correct itself; cease interfering in security, political decisions which are not its purview.'

'High Court more disconnected from reality than ever'

Ministers, MKs, activists, and journalists infuriated after High Court freezes plan to deport infiltrators.

Aryeh Deri:

We'll deport the infiltrators - justice will prevail in the end

Interior Minister says Supreme Court injunction against deportations just a speed bump on road to removal of illegal immigrants.

Court freezes infiltrator deportation plan

Supreme Court suspends plan to deport thousands of illegal immigrants from Sudan, Eritrea, and Somalia living in Israel.

'Supreme Court rejected Reform movement's argument out of hand'

Lehava Chairman speaks to Arutz Sheva about Reform Center's decision to withdraw petition demanding his indictment.

'Supreme Court takes its cues from the Reform Movement'

Lehava Chairman Bentzi Gopstein boycotts today's hearing on Reform petition demanding his indictment; 'I'm not going to play this game.'

Supreme Court: Machpela House must be evacuated

Court rejects position of residents who legally purchased building in Hevon, says they must be expelled.

Building of neighborhood for Netiv Ha'avot evacuees to continue

Court says freeze in compensation to evacuees applies only to monetary compensation.

KIA family:

Returning body: 'Festival serving Hamas'

Goldin family demands State ensure return of Gaza fisherman killed by IDF fire not turn into festival that will serve Hamas.

Netiv Ha'avot demolitions delayed by three months

Supreme Court agrees to delay demolition of homes in Gush Etzion neighborhood by three months - but warns against efforts to legalize homes.

'Israeli judicial activism breaks records'

Professor Alex Stein, elected to Supreme Court judge last week, until recently maintained Facebook page where he openly revealed positions.

'The age of innocence is over'

Legal experts say that the Israeli judiciary is suffering 'unprecedented damage' after collusion expose.

Supreme Court Justice attacks government

Justice Menachem Mazuz says negative media discourse reflection of lack of leadership from Israel's politicians.

An end to anti-Yesha judicial warfare?

New law would end use of Israeli courts against Judea and Samaria residents, take away High Court's power to rule on property disputes.

Shaked: The process of changing the Supreme Court has ended

Minister Ayelet Shaked on appointment of new judges: The new Supreme Court echoes legal concepts that have not been heard for a long time.

New appointments push Supreme Court to the right

In win for Justice Minister Shaked, opponents of judicial activism Alex Stein and Ofer Grosskopf elected to Supreme Court.

'I am sure we will choose the most fitting judges'

Judicial Selection Committee convenes to appoint two new justices to Supreme Court.

Supreme Court: Delay the return of terrorists' bodies

Supreme Court orders Israel to stop returning bodies of terrorists until an additional hearing on the matter.

'A new town for every house the Supreme Court demolishes'

Ministers look to normalize embattled Gush Etzion neighborhood, vow that 'for every demolished house, we'll approve another town.'

High Court to Beit Shemesh: Prosecute modesty sign violators

High Court orders Beit Shemesh to install video cameras in order to nab extremists responsible for hanging modesty signs.

Israel cancels family visits to imprisoned Hamas members

State cancels family visits to imprisoned terrorists in order to pressure Hamas terror group to return bodies of fallen IDF soldiers.

'We want deterrence to prevent the next murder'

Terror widow demands at Supreme Court hearing that home of terrorist who murdered her family in Neve Tzuf attack be demolished completely.

Amona residents waiting for Supreme Court judge

Construction of Amichai, new town for Amona expellees, being delayed pending ruling on appeal to Supreme Court.

Hamas leaders barred from 'humanitarian visits' to Israel

Israeli government orders Hamas leaders, their families barred from entering Israel for medical treatment, other 'humanitarian' needs.

'Dividing Western Wall for the Reform will divide the people'

Head of Ateret Cohanim says Chief Rabbinate must approve any change at Western Wall, site must be respected as a synagogue.

Israeli government declares: Western Wall deal cancelled

State attorney tells high court State considers deal to expand Reform section at Western Wall 'null and void'.

Former Supreme Court justice passes away at 91

Dr. Eliyahu Winograd also served as President of the Tel Aviv District Court and led committee examining failures of Second Lebanon War.

'Supreme Court justices are the real legislators'

MK Nissan Slomiansky blasts Supreme Court, accuses justices of undermining the Knesset with judicial activism.

Shaked's revolutionary initiative

Justice Minister aims to move land claims in Judea and Samaria from Supreme Court to local courts, protecting against leftist petitions.

Terrorists' funerals won't become terror protests

Ministers submit legal memorandum allowing police to hold terrorists' bodies until conditions for peaceful funerals are met.

Edelstein threatens the opposition

Knesset Speaker says that if the opposition appeals to Supreme Court against Recommendations Law, he will prevent filibusters in the future.

Bill revoking residency for terrorists advances

Bill submitted after Supreme Court rules Interior Minister cannot revoke residency of terrorists.

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.

Shaked to Arutz Sheva:

'We will not return bodies of terrorists'

'Government doesn't intend to return bodies of terrorists as long as our citizens & soldier's bodies in their hands. Just will not happen.'

Shaked: Terrorist bodies will not be returned

Justice Minister: Gov't to ask for additional hearing on the matter, after Supreme Court rules bodies cannot be held as bargaining chips.

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 orders Israel to return terrorists' bodies to Gaza

Court rules state must hand over bodies of terrorists killed in terror tunnel - or pass law permitting military to hold terrorists' remains.

'This is the rubble of the destroyed house'

Residents of Netiv Ha'avot give Jewish Home MKs pieces of building destroyed on court orders despite appeals.

Beit Shemesh removes modesty signs

Beit Shemesh municipality removes 'modesty' signs, extremists immediately work to replace them.

Machpelah House residents agree to be evacuated

Hevron residents who bought house agree to court request to evacuate their home.

Court rules PA must pay huge sum to 2003 terror victim's family

Supreme Court orders PA compensate family for murder by teenage terrorist who had just returned from PA's 'body and weapons training camp'.

Supreme Court: City must remove 'modesty' signs

Supreme Court orders Beit Shemesh to remove signs demanding women dress modestly.

'Unprecedented disrespect for the Supreme Court'

State informs Supreme Court it will only demolish part of illegal Arab outpost in Judea, despite petition calling for complete demolition.

Supreme Court issues temporary injunction against Arab outpost

Court issues interim order against illegal Arab outpost construction near Beit Iksa, close to Tel Aviv-Jerusalem railway bridge .

Gush Etzion residents: We will fight, even physically

Residents of Netiv Ha'avot plan to fortify themselves in a carpentry shop, fight physically with those who come to destroy their homes.

'Returning terrorists' bodies is immoral'

Family of missing IDF soldier Oron Shaul says returning terrorists' bodies is an 'immoral' concession until Hamas returns soldiers' bodies.

Rabbinate responds to court:

'A slippery slope towards harming Shabbat throughout the state'

Chief Rabbinate says Shabbat, one of the most important issues in Judaism, cannot be ruled upon by Supreme Court.

MK Gafni threatens coalition crisis if Shabbat bill not passed

Haredi MK demands state take action to restore status quo after Supreme Court permits Shabbat desecration by businesses in Tel Aviv.

Shas MK:

'We will not allow Israel to be a 24/7 state'

MK Yoav Ben Tzur blasts Supreme Court for ruling that supermarkets in Tel Aviv can open on Shabbat.

'My house is your house'

President Rivlin meets with south Tel Aviv residents demonstrating outside his residence.

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.

Religious Justices: 'Shabbat is queen'

Religious Supreme Court justices oppose Tel Aviv supermarket ruling. 'Shabbat is the concept around which everyone can unite.'

'Supreme Court's decision is anti-religious'

Health Minister slams Chief Justice's final ruling, allowing businesses to open on Shabbat. 'Rights of thousands of workers trampled.'

Inside Netanyahu's new plan to deport infiltrators

PM signs agreements with African leaders allowing Israel to deport recalcitrant illegal immigrants, circumvent Supreme Court ruling.

'Supreme Court is striking down laws left and right'

Jewish Home chief slams 'judicial revolution' and activist Supreme Court, claims court has gotten used to running roughshod over Knesset.

Rivlin slams Netanyahu:

'An attempt to weaken the protectors of democracy'

Israeli president speaks at opening of Knesset winter session, slams attempts to 'intimidate, weaken' Supreme Court.

Politicians blast Supreme Court ruling on Gush Etzion

Politicians from the right blast Supreme Court for ruling that Netiv Ha'avot homes must be completely demolished by March of 2018.

Supreme Court: Destroy Gush Etzion homes completely

Court demands homes in Netiv Ha'avot be totally demolished despite only small parts of the homes being located on private Arab land.

Haaretz attacks Shaked:

'State Attorney's Office is a branch of the Jewish Home party'

Haaretz slams Justice Minister for dictating her positions on Judea and Samaria to them.