Esther Hayut

Likud MK David Amsalem: I'm disappointed in Netanyahu

"He didn't do a thing to overhaul the judiciary," says unrepentant Likud MK. "In 12 years, he did nothing."

Report: Amsalem ignoring Netanyahu's phone calls following Hayut incident

MK Amsalem refusing to answer calls from Netanyahu after Netanyahu distanced himself from Amsalem's comments.

Supreme Court's Chief Justice Hayut defends against accusations of racism

Former PM Netanyahu denounces the harsh words of Likud's MK David Amsalem and defends Chief Justice Esther Hayut.

Supreme Court Pres: Unacceptable personal attacks on judges

Supreme Court President Esther Hayut says attacks on justice by MK Dudi Amsalem 'should trouble all who care about independent judiciary.'

Supreme Court: A-G's opinion is binding on govt.

Court President Esther Hayut condemns holding of vote in Cabinet which A-G Mandelblit called 'illegal.'

Knesset Speaker: Any Supreme Court ruling on the Nationality Law will be invalid

"The Supreme Court derives its authority from the Knesset, not the reverse."

Supreme Court: What's the point of an alternate prime minister?

Supreme Court asked gov't to explain what prevents them from doing away with post of alternate PM as stipulated under coalition agreement.

Protesters: 'Supreme Court is burying Zionism'

Activists hold protest in Tel Aviv, demand resignation of Supreme Court chief Esther Hayut.

Graffiti painted near home of Chief Justice

Three residents of southern Tel Aviv detained after drawing graffiti outside home of Supreme Court President Esther Hayut.

Supreme Court overturns Regulation Law

Court declares law to normalize thousands of homes in Judea and Samaria unconstitutional.

Judea and Samaria authority heads will not be investigated

Supreme Court rejects Peace Now petition asking court to order Judiciary investigate authority heads for illegal construction involvement.

Protest outside home of Supreme Court President Esther Hayut in Tel Aviv

Protesters outside the home of Court President Esther Hayut chanted: 'You're a disgrace,' and 'The people are the masters.'

Chief Justice Hayut: 'People voted for the list and get skipped over'

Supreme Court opens second day of petitions against establishing government this morning. Today's hearing to focus on coalition agreement.

Supreme Court to hear cases against Netanyahu

Supreme Court to hold 2-day panel next week on petitions to ban Netanyahu from forming government over his indictments.

Supreme Court okays holding terrorists' bodies

Supreme Court allows IDF to hold terrorists' bodies for negotiations.

High Court approves de-funding of Al Midan threater

High Court justices rule controversial theater lost budgetary support from Culture Ministry due to loss level of performance.

Why did the Israeli Supreme Court ban Otzma Yehudit candidate?

Justices release document explaining decision to bar Otma Yedudit candidate and former MK, Dr. Michael Ben Ari, from running for Knesset.

'Obeying the law is more important than obeying court rulings'

MK Smotrich attacks Supreme Court Chief Justice Hayut for criticism of Justice Minister Ohana. 'Comments must be viewed with severity.'

Supreme Court Chief Justice rebukes Justice Minister

Esther Hayut in unprecedented statement against Justice Minister Amir Ohana, 'Between this worldview and anarchy - the road is short.'

PM meets with Supreme Court Chief Justice and Deputy Justice

The three note importance of substantive and respectful dialogue between government branches.

Judicial Dictatorship in Israel is not Democracy

'I hope High Court will not mess with Election Committee'

Supreme Court president, National Union leader argue in hearing on candidacy of Michael Ben Ari.

MK Smotrich rebukes Chief Justice: 'Don't belittle legislature'

Sharp confrontation develops between MK Betzalel Smotrich and Chief Justice Esther Hayut during hearing on Ben-Ari and Ben-Gvir appeal.

Smugglers route enforcement direct result of Regavim petition

Regavim: 'Instead of preventing creation of road in first place, Civil Administration takes ineffective steps to catch up.'

Supreme Court chief slams Shaked for 'politicizing' court

Justice Esther Hayut says court shouldn't be political, blasts Bennett and Shaked's effort to add conservative justices to the High Court.

Judge involved in collusion scandal will not be dismissed

High Court overturns ruling banning Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz from the bench. Judge was accused of collusion ahead of 'Case 4000' hearing.

Supreme court chief justice in belligerent speech: 'Incitement'

'Criticism by elected officials of the judges sometimes borders on incitement,' says Esther Hayut at event marking 70 years of judiciary.

Infiltrators to be housed next to Supreme Court Chief Justice

Jewish businessmen purchase Tel Aviv apartments for Eritrean infiltrators.

'One of the most prominent female Jewish judges in the world'

US Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg meets with members of Israel's Supreme Court after winning Genesis lifetime achievement award.

New court protocol following 'text messaging affair'

Supreme court chief justice issues new rules relating to pre-indictment interactions between judges and prosecutors.

Supreme Court Chief Justice hires media adviser

In a first, communications adviser for the court appointed. MK Smotrich: 'When the justice system does its job, it won't need a PR person.'

Supreme Court rejects petition against Impeachment Law

Court unanimously rejects petition against law allowing Knesset to expel MKs who express racism or support for terrorism.

Netanyahu against immediate passage of Overrule Clause

PM asks Bennett, Shaked, not to bring bill allowing Knesset to override Supreme Court for a vote.

Chief Justice warns of 'danger to democracy'

Prime Minister, Justice Minister, Chief Justice, and Deputy Justice Melcer discuss Overrule Clause for about two hours.

Today: Overrule Clause meeting between Netanyahu and Hayut

Prime Minister and Chief Justice meet today in attempt to find compromise on Overrule Clause enactment. Will 65 MK majority be accepted?

Netanyahu agrees to Chief Justice's demands

Chief Justice Esther Hayut conditions meeting to discuss Overrule Clause with delay in passing of the law to override the Supreme Court.

Arabs will participate in 'joint memorial ceremony'

Supreme Court cancels Defense Minister's decision to ban PA Arabs from participating in 'Israeli-Palestinian memorial day event.'

Supreme Court: So there is no infiltrator agreement

Chief Justice Esther Hayut dismisses State's claim that agreement on illegal infiltrators is close with Uganda.

Chief Justice suspends judge who colluded ahead of hearing

Judge requests extension of sabbatical but Chief Justice Hayut refuses. It is agreed that judge will be suspended until further decision.

Hundreds demonstrate against 'judicial dictatorship'

Supreme Court acting 'just like in Iran,' activists say.