Supreme Court

Coalition heads slam 'undemocratic' petition to oust Netanyahu

Supreme Court hears petition seeking to disqualify Netanyahu from serving as PM over conflict of interest.

Terrorist's lawyer: 'The injury was light'

Attorney for terrorist who stabbed Batya Lebel on Memorial Day 2020 appeals to lighten client's sentence since the victim was not killed.

Kohelet Forum:

'Supreme Court is harming the rule of law'

Kohelet Forum responds to Supreme Court's decision to strike down anti-infiltrator law: 'Unjustifiable interference.'

Supreme Court strikes law encouraging infiltrators to leave

Amendment revoking social benefits for those in Israel illegally is shot down by Supreme Court as 'unconstitutional' and 'disproportionate.'

Simcha Rothman:

Is Bernie Sanders a surprise supporter of judicial reform?

As the conservative-leaning Supreme Court passes rulings, the American left is increasingly critical of it, calling for reform.

Supreme Court refuses to issue draft orders for haredim

The court said that the law has expired too recently to order the entire haredi population drafted without appropriate preparation.

Court reverses Rabbinate ruling against Tzohar Kashrut Division

Tzohar to be recognized as a kashrut certifier for imported food items after court decision.

Fmr. Supreme Court President:

'We need to be considerate to those who support judicial reform'

While he criticized PM Netanyahu's decision to renew legislation, Barak said there was a need to consider the reform's supporters.

Religious Supreme Court Justice receives women's rights award

Religious Supreme Court Justice Ruchie Freier and Ezras Nashim were honored last week with the '2023 Women of Distinction Award.'

Israeli gov't to request Supreme Court okay Draft Law extension

Coalition to request extension for passage of Draft Law, following decision not to push legislation during Knesset summer session.

Presumably:

Approval of conscription law to be put off till winter

The government will apparently wait until the winter session to pass the law. The haredim, in the meantime, are demanding otherwise.

Poll: Israelis have greater trust in Knesset than Supreme Court

Regavim-Direct Polls survey shows 77% of Israelis trust the Knesset, compared to 50% who trust the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court rejects petition for demolition of Khan al-Ahmar

Justices say security, foreign relations concerns outweigh law enforcement concerns in case of illegal Bedouin village.

Supreme Court: Netanyahu not in contempt of court

Court still tells PM he must abide by conflict of interest agreement and attorney general's orders to stay away from judicial reform issue.

Khan al-Ahmar

Court presses government to commit to eviction of Arab outpost

State presents secret evidence to court, calling for another delay in demolition of illegal Arab outpost, even as judges vent frustrations.

Khan al-Ahmar

Supreme Court to hold hearing on future of illegal Arab outpost

Following repeated delays, government submits response to petition demanding implementation of demolition order against Arab outpost.

Supreme Court upends Israeli child adoption conversion policy

Orthodox monopoly on conversion and adoption of non-Jewish children up for adoption comes to an end after 20-year court case.

Dozens protest:

Arab justice says rape was 'without significant violence'

Supreme Court Justice Khaled Kabub claims rape of Jewish victim was 'without significant violence,' sparking protest.

Judicial reform:

Talks hit obstacle over number of justices needed to nix law

Coalition urging only majority of 12 out of 15 justices may invalidate Knesset laws, while opposition insists on smaller majority.

Hundreds protest outside home of former Supreme Court President

Im Tirtzu organizes march which ends with demonstration outside home of Justice Aharon Barak.

IDF: Women to continue to be integrated into combat units

Military submits response to Supreme Court on petitions regarding opening combat units to female soldiers.

A crisis of judicial proportions explained: Court Reform, Part I

The reforms are to correct a decades-old imbalance between the powers of Israel’s aggressive, activist high court and the government. Op-ed.

Hametz Law enacted:

'We're protecting Israel's Jewish identity' says MK Idit Silman

Law restores situation to how it was before Supreme Court intervened three years ago.

Israeli citizens have a right to govern themselves

Israel’s Supreme Court seeks to stop Israelis from making the “wrong” decisions. How democratic. Op-ed.

Sanctioned Likud MK to INN:

'I stand by my comments and won't apologize for them'

MK Tally Gotliv blasts coalition members who voted to punish her for comments on Supreme Court President.

Minister Levin:

'Disqualification of judicial reform would be unacceptable'

Justice Minister warns Supreme Court against striking down the laws related to the judicial reform: It would be crossing every red line.

Supreme Court: Ben-Gvir can't order police at demonstrations

Justice Yitzhak Amit rejects petition against National Security Minister, bars him from ordering police during specific events.

Israel's judicial reform plan explained

How Israel became embroiled in its most divisive public debate in years, what the reforms would do, and why some oppose them.

Back-door to civil marriage:

Supreme Court orders state to recognize 'Zoom weddings'

Couples unable to marry under Israeli law can now marry online 'in Utah' & have marriage registered in Israel.

Religious Protections

ADL, AJC join Orthodox Jewish groups in Supreme Court case

ADL and the American Jewish Committee back case supported by Orthodox groups defending Christian worker's right to have Sundays off.

US Supreme Court refuses challenge to Arkansas anti-BDS law

Court refuses ACLU's request to review lower court decision that anti-BDS law does not violate freedom of speech.

Supreme Court:

Report finds judges rarely refer to Jewish legal sources

Out of around 20 thousand rulings in recent years, less than 100 cited Jewish sources.

Justice Minister accuses A-G, Supreme Court of 'coup'

Minister Yariv Levin says petition to Supreme Court calling for removal of PM Netanyahu over 'conflicts of interest' is a coup attempt/

Regavim on Khan al-Ahmar:

'The time has come for the State of Israel to grow up'

Regavim responds to Supreme Court’s decision to grant the government a ninth extension on the demolition of illegal Arab outpost.

Supreme Court:

State's foot-dragging on Khan al-Ahmar unacceptable

Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg grants State 2-month delay instead of 4 months it asked for, slams handling of issue of illegal outpost.

Op-ed:

Esther Hayut’s war against democracy

The Supreme Court president has transformed the court into a super-legislator dictating terms of laws based on the values of justices.Op-ed.

Poll:

Majority of Israelis agree with Supreme Court disqualifying Deri

65% of Israelis, including 57% of Likud voters and 42% of Religious Zionism party voters, support barring Deri from serving as a minister.

Hayut in closed conversations:

'I won't resign, I will fight the judicial reform'

Supreme Court President reportedly makes clear that she will not resign and will continue to fight the government's judicial reform.

Poll:

Most Israelis oppose Deri serving as a minister

67% of the public believe that Shas chairman is unfit to hold position of minister, compared to 21% who think he can continue in office.

Deri controversy:

'Supreme Court is a dictator no less than Putin'

"This is part of an ongoing cultural revolution," says haredi MK Yisrael Eichler.

Deri controversy:

Impossible to make Deri 'Alternate PM' say legal advisers

Government would have to dissolve itself & reconvene in order to make Shas leader alternate premier.

Deri petitioner to INN:

'Now they have a reason to destroy the justice system'

Chairman of the Movement for the Quality of Government: Deri, together with Netanyahu, will destroy the State of Israel to escape trial.

'Tragedy befalls Israel'

Shas: Court threw out votes of 400,000 people

Shas party says it is looking to Council of Torah Sages to decide next step after Supreme Court disqualifies Deri from serving as minister.

Lapid: Fire Deri or else there will be a constitutional crisis

Opposition parties demand Netanyahu fire Shas chairman following court verdict disqualifying him from serving as a minister.

Supreme Court: Deri cannot serve as a minister

Shas leader has vowed not to resign despite Supreme Court verdict, party was said it will bring down govt. if he is fired.

Op-ed:

Antifa is coming to Israel

Opposition to proposed judicial reform is being reduced to senseless calls for “disruption” instead of debate.Op-ed.

Shas MK:

Supreme Court will shoot themselves in the head if they bar Deri

Shas party ratchets up criticism of Supreme Court ahead of ruling on whetherr Aryeh Deri can be allowed to serve as a minister.

Deri vows not to resign even if court orders him to

Shas chairman leaves question of whether he will remain a minister if Supreme Court rules against him to Netanyahu.

Trust in Israel's public institutions falls to all-time low

Majority of Israelis no longer trust the Supreme Court, as faith in major government institutions drops to lowest level on record.

MKs speak out for and against Supreme Court President's speech

An harshly critical speech regarding planned judicial reforms has Israel's politicians clashing over whether to support or condemn.

Levin responds:

'Hayut's statement proves Supreme Court has lost its way'

Justice Minister says Supreme Court Pres. repeats rhetoric of opposition MKs, protesters, puts court above the Knesset and people.

Labor petitions Supreme Court to strike down 'Ben-Gvir Law'

Left-wing lawmakers turn to Supreme Court in bid to overturn law expanding National Security Minister's powers over the police.

Report: Justice Minister Levin planning another judicial reform

Minister Yariv Levin reportedly preparing legislation which would allow appointment of Supreme Court president from outside the court.

Aharon Barak doesn't regret closing Arutz Sheva radio station

Radio broadcaster Menachem Toker asks former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak about decision to strike down law allowing A7 to broadcast

Former Supreme Court Pres.:

'Levin is suffocating Israeli democracy'

Retired judge Aharon Barak blasts Levin's judicial reform: There is no greater evil than this as a constitutional revolution.

Live from the Supreme Court:

Full bench of 11 justices to rule on petition against Aryeh Deri

Outside, protesters include dozens of lawyers in legal robes, plus a mock signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Justice Minister Levin's reforms to shift balance of power

Yariv Levin to advance abolishment of 'reasonability standard,' restrictions of court striking down Basic Laws, change how judges are chosen

Supreme Court won't postpone hearing on evacuation of Homesh

Court to hold hearing on government's obligation to evacuate Homesh on Monday despite change in government.

Study:

Judicial revolution caused 30% decline in trust in the court

Analysis of data from 1991-2018 shows Israel has the worst decline in public confidence in its court system in the world.

No, the ‘override clause’ won’t ‘crush’ Israeli democracy

The case for the incoming coalition to reduce the Supreme Court’s self-invested power to rule against laws enacted by the Knesset. Op-ed.