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Supreme Court: No more free land for Kibbutzim

Kibbutzim won't receive public lands without payment, court rules, challenging century-old institution.

'Turkey deal breaks pact written in blood of the fallen'

New petition by army reservists demands that Supreme Court prevent transfer of funds to Gaza flotilla terrorists as part of Turkey deal

Terror victim families turn to court to block Turkey deal

Families of terror victims petition Supreme Court to freeze the agreement with Turkey, saying in amounts to a capitulation to terror

Report: Rabbinate to privatize Kashrut supervision

Proposed new plan would reduce Rabbinate's role to regulator of Kashrut, in dramatic departure from current status

Petition calls to ban mixed prayers at the Kotel

Petition argues egalitarian prayer goes against 'local custom' defined by the Protection of Holy Places Law.

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Arabs turn to Supreme Court to import non-kosher meat

Arab businesses demand exemption from law banning import of non-kosher meat into Israel.

First terrorist buried after Supreme Court ruling

Following Supreme Court decision to return all terrorist bodies, ignoring deterrence, terrorist gets buried not far from his attack site.

Grandfather to pay child support after father fled to Uman

Israeli Supreme Court ruled that father of 'divorce refuser' who fled to Ukraine will pay 2000 shekels a month for grandchildren’s support.

Court denies radical cleric Salah's appeal

Supreme Court denies Raed Salah's request to appeal his conviction for inciting violence, but cuts his prison sentence by two months.

Petition to prevent 'Women’s Priestly Blessing' at Kotel

Petitioners ask High Court to stop 'offensive and insulting' Priestly Blessing ceremony to be performed by Women of the Wall.

Supreme Court blasts new haredi draft law as 'too soft'

Amendments to the 2014 law don't provide enough incentives for a haredi draft, may be political pandering, justices say.

Supreme Court OK's home demolition for Shlomit Krigman's killer

Home of terrorist who stabbed Israeli woman to death outside supermarket in Beit Horon will be demolished.

Bar Association head backs criticism of Supreme Court

Israel Bar Association head Efi Naveh supports Justice Minister, explains that democracy means hearing things you don't like.

'Supreme Court ruling should outrage every thinking person'

Attorney of administrative detainee Meir Ettinger slams Prison Services, court for rejecting request to attend son's brit.

Zionist Union: Fire Shaked for criticizing Supreme Court

Shelly Yachimovich demands Netanyahu fire Justice Minister after she criticized Court. Shaked: This is attempt at political assassination.

Supreme Court rules: Meir Ettinger will not attend son’s brit

Israeli Supreme Court justices deny request to allow Jewish administrative detainee to attend son's circumcision.

Shaked challenges Court: Gas deal 'too far', but Oslo was OK?

Justice Minister criticizes Supreme Court logic that gov can't limit future options, points out that Court was fine with Oslo Accords.

MK Gafni: Secular Israelis will also fight back against Court

MK says Supreme Court continues overstepping its bounds. Previously it interfered in religious matters, but now is trying to run country.

Netanyahu: Natural gas ruling harms Israeli economy

Prime Minister says following Supreme Court ruling that Israel is viewed as a country with which it is difficult to do business.

Supreme Court strikes down gas deal

Knesset given one year to fix problematic aspects of the natural gas pipeline deal.

Supreme Court defers request against Temple Mount cameras

Justice Fogelman claims 'installing cameras on Temple Mount is not irreversible step,' but demands government respond to appeal.

Court sides with Bedouin squatters over Jewish landowners

Supreme Court rejects appeal by Jewish landowners against Bedouin tribe that built illegally on land, without giving explanation.

Court rules hunger striking terrorist must stay in Israel

Supreme Court rules that Mohammed al-Qiq will have to stay in the northern Israeli hospital where he is being held.

Court rejects hunger striker's petition to be moved to Ramallah

Supreme Court rejects Mohammed al-Qiq's request to be allowed to leave hospital, says he can go to hospital in eastern Jerusalem instead.

Netanyahu warns world will 'buy gas from our enemies'

PM makes unusual showing in Supreme Court to defend gas deal from anti-trust petitions, urges approval now to defend energy security.

Law on 'infiltrators' passes first reading

Knesset gives first approval to reducing illegal immigrants' time in holding facilities from 20 months to 12.

Bilingual school arsonists handed tougher sentences

Supreme Court decries 'light' jail terms against Shlomo and Nahman Tuito for Jerusalem arson, adds 8 months to their sentences.

Hunger-striking Hamas terrorist won't be released

Israel's Supreme Court rules Mohammed al-Qiq to remain in jail though daily progress on his health to be examined.

Supreme Court hears yet another appeal by ex-PM Olmert

Olmert pleads with judges to cancel 8-month sentence, asserting the ordeal has felt like 'tennis balls' being fired at him for years.

Ex-PM Olmert strikes deal to avoid second jail term

Ehud Olmert to serve six months in jail for attempting to bribe long-time aide concurrently with 18-month sentence for corruption.

Chief Justice denies High Court is politicized

Miriam Naor, frequent target of right-wing flak, warns new judges to be skeptical of criticism over their judicial activism.

Supreme Court rules: Partial autopsy for haredi baby

Supreme Court rules a partial autopsy and quick burial for body of four-month-old baby from Beit Shemesh.

Supreme Court strikes down Rabbi Pinto's appeal

Court says that health concerns were taken into account during plea bargain and original sentencing.

Court: Former PM Olmert to serve 18 months

Supreme Court partially accepts former PM Ehud Olmert's appeal against 6 years in prison.

Supreme Court to decide what insults are valid

Upcoming case of man who criticized IDF Chief Rabbi for Disengagement to determine when 'insulting a public worker' is an offense.

Shaked: Court graffiti 'deserves condemnation'

Justice Minister says vandalism 'unacceptable' amid left-wing claims that nationalist MKs to blame for 'repeated attacks' on Supreme Court.

Supreme Court judges again defend terrorists' homes

Judges demand state provide a response and grant terrorists' families time to answer - pushing off demolition by another week at least.

Courtroom drama

Supreme Court President cuts off bereaved mother

In shocking turn of events, judge cuts off testimony of mother of terror victim, saying 'there are limits to what you can say here.'

Terror victims' families: Terrorists have rights, but not us

Families of terror victims confront terrorists' attorney outside Supreme Court as justices discuss legalities of home demolitions.

State attorney argues: 'Demolishing homes is a deterrent'

At hearing over demolition orders for homes of seven terrorists, state urges Supreme Court to consider opinion of security officials.

Shaked finally speaks out: 'Court not immune from criticism'

After week of silence, Justice Minister addresses Supreme Court's decision to delay demolitions of terrorists' homes.

Bennett: Court isn't the enemy of the people

Jewish Home chairman tries to lower flames of acrimony between MK Yogev and courts, over Supreme Court's 'pro-terrorist' decision.

Supreme Court judge delays terror home demolitions

Judge issues temporary orders preventing demolition against 7 terrorists who murdered 7 Jews, over petitions likely to be dismissed.

Supreme Court Reduces Hamas Terrorist's Sentence

Today of all days: justices reduce terrorist's sentence for helping ISA, police.

Chief Justice Claims Erdan Attempts to 'Intimidate' Judges

Miriam Naor blasts Internal Security Minister for asserting judges who mete out light punishments to stone-throwers won't be promoted.

Haredi UTJ 'Not Ideologically Opposed' to Pledging Loyalty

MK Eichler says Torah council to rule on Supreme Court demand for full ministership, but party never had 'ideology' against it.

Interior Minister Warns 'Infiltrator Influx on the Rise'

Silvan Shalom says Supreme Court ruling freeing detained illegal immigrants cancels Knesset laws, spurs growing infiltration.

Coalition drama

Supreme Court Ruling Places Haredi MKs in a Bind

Court accepts petition against practice of appointing haredi MKs as 'deputy ministers acting as ministers' for ideological reasons.

Terrorist's Lawyer Refuses Offer of Release Abroad

State answers release petition of Islamic Jihad terrorist, offers release with 4-year deportation ahead of Supreme Court hearing.

Jewish Home MK: Supreme Court Defends No One

MK Moti Yogev continues to attack Supreme Court in wake of Dreinof evacation, asserts it has become enemy of the people and the state.

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At Stabbing Scene: 'Every Concession Brings Terror Attacks'

MK Hazan and activist Marzel speak to Arutz Sheva at site of stabbing just minutes after, note tie to demolition orders on nearby synagogue.

'The Supreme Court is Disconnected from the Public'

Minister Miri Regev condemns 'shocking' Beit El demolition, notes many would like to see Supreme Court justices replaced.

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Northern Rabbi Accused of Sexual Abuse Named

Rabbi Ezra Sheinberg of Tzfat has been accused by no fewer than ten women of abuse.

'The Supreme Court is Racist Against Jews'

As court moves towards demolition in historical Hevron region, expert reveals miscarriage of justice favoring Arabs in case after case.

Supreme Court Rules to Demolish in Town North of Jerusalem

State backs building company petitioning to continue project in Beit El, but court strikes down saying no planning deadline was given.

Livni: Netanyahu Held Elections to Control the Media

Former minister claims PM wants to destroy democracy, save Israel Hayom. Meanwhile, Netanyahu makes life hard for Channel 10.

Shaked: Democracy Requires a Balance of Power

New Justice Minister tells Bar Association she will do her best to maintain status of judiciary while reinforcing executive branch's power.

Shaked Promises to Restore Checks and Balances

Incoming Justice Minister aims to conserve the status of the Supreme Court - as long as it does not detract from other branches.

Supreme Court Rejects Yesh Atid Petition

Justice Daphne Barak-Erez rejects petition on grounds of Knesset, Attorney General response.