Supreme Court

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.

Cleared for publication

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.

Government Given 12 Hours to Respond to Yesh Atid Appeal

Supreme Court orders government and Attorney General to respond to appeal against expansion of cabinet by 8:00 Monday.

Arab Settlement on Ancient Jewish Village to be Demolished

Supreme Court throws out petition of Arab squatters allowing demolition of 80 illegal buildings on site of ancient Susya.

Coalition Deal to Stop Supreme Court Interference

Agreement draft between Likud and UTJ includes clause preventing court from cancelling laws passed by majority of MKs.

Overturned: Hanin Zoabi, Baruch Marzel May Run for 20th Knesset

Supreme Court accepts both appeals from two MKs banned due to 'racism' charges; outrage at Zoabi's reinstatement.

Supreme Court: Why Does Ban Against Charlie Hebdo Still Stand?

Supreme Court orders Ahmed Tibi, Salim Joubran, and Attorney General to explain why injunction against Yisrael Beytenu still in place.

Supreme Court Orders Demolition of Ofra Homes By 2017

Nine families to be evicted from their homes in Judea-Samaria after petition from Palestinians, leftist NGO.

Supreme Court Paves Way Again for Infiltrator Law

High Court for Justice petition struck down Tuesday, paving way for Holot detention center to be re-opened.

'How Will Israel Look Without Arab Parties?'

Israel's Supreme Court judges discussed on Sunday the petition against March's law raising the electoral threshold to 3.25% from 2%.

MK Shaked Vows to Check Courts' Power

The judicial branch has more power than the executive and legislative ones, complains Jewish Home MK.

Self-Defense? Controversy Over Man Who Killed Alleged Rapist

Dozens gathered to support 25 year-old who killed alleged rapist in Netanya in 2010, saying it was 'self-defense.'

Supreme Court to Rule on Demolition of Terrorists' Homes

The Supreme Court will decide Wednesday to allow the IDF to carry out Netanyahu's order for the demolitions of five terrorists' homes.

Prayer Rally to Save Samaria Town from Destruction

Residents charge government with betraying promise to recognize Givat Assaf, most of which is legally registered.

New Supreme Court Judges: Mazuz and Baron

Menachem Mazuz was Attorney General during the Gaza Disengagement and the Katzav case.

Two New Supreme Court Justices to Be Elected

New President and Vice-President of the Supreme Court goes to vote Sunday - and many candidates stand to take the position.

High Court: Hareidi Schools May Ignore Gov't Intervention

The Supreme Court upholds hareidi-religious schools' right not to teach core subjects.

Feiglin: Zoabi Isn't the Problem, the Supreme Court Is

MK Feiglin objects to the police investigation against MK Zoabi, reminds that the Supreme Court allowed her to run for the Knesset.

State Refuses to Declare Protective Edge a 'War'

State Attorney calls for Supreme Court to reject Knesset call to upgrade operation - does such a decision impact compensation?

Supreme Court Postpones Memorial Homes' Demolitions

Caravans dedicated in the memories of murdered Israeli teens to be given two weeks for authorization after uproar.

Activist: Pro-Hamas MK will Stay in Knesset

Attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir warns: Zoabi will stay in Knesset despite her support for terrorism.

Slain Policeman's Widow Urges Court to Demolish Terrorist's Home

Hadas Mizrahi tearfully asks the State to reject petition protesting punishment for her husband's murderer.

Six Suspects Arrested, Released, in Dadon Murder Investigation

Released for publication: initial investigation saw suspects detained by ISA - before investigation turned elsewhere.

IDF 'Undermined' Supreme Court To Block 'Settlers'

General Alon signs order forbidding access to land registrars in Judea Samaria, despite court ruling and upcoming petition.

Watch: Israelis Return Home to Hevron After 5 Years

Three Jewish families come home after Defense Minister authorizes their return to Beit HaShalom, Hevron.