High Court Of Justice (Israel)

High Court:

Why was senior Fatah member not interrogated for incitement?

Supreme Court demands State explain inaction on Fatah official's incitement.

'We have enough evidence to pull Bar's affidavit to pieces'

Adv. Tzion Amir, government representative to the High Court, hinted that Netanyahu's staff do not want to deal with cross-examination: 'These are things that are better not said.'

High Court:

Arabs may cultivate land near Jewish village in Hebron Hills

High Court rules Arabs are permitted to cultivate land near Carmel, overriding prohibition by military sources for security reasons.

Supreme Court urges state to respond to family of killed hostage

State requests extension to file decision on recognition of Hamas hostage Alon Shamriz as fallen IDF soldier; Supreme Court urges State to expedite decision.

Sde Teiman:

Detention conditions of terrorists exposed

Seven hours of sleep, a walk in the courtyard and three meals a day | The state describes the terrorists' detention conditions at Sde Teiman base, in preparation for the High Court hearing to be held on Wednesday.

Supreme Court ruling:

Demolish home of terrorist who didn't murder

Israel's High Court of Justice's first approval to demolish home of terrorist, who carried out attack not ending in murder. Justices Elron and Mintz were in favor, Justice Amit supported sealing the house.

Who stands to lose if the Israel High Court is not reformed?

The PA, contractors and hi tech firms benefit from the courts as they are. It's not just "settlers" and haredim who need the reforms.Op-ed.

Op-ed:

Saving Democracy in Israel

Based on a 1992 Knesset law in defense of human dignity and liberty, the High Court tramples the dignity and liberty of the people.

High Court Lops Nine Years Off Terrorist's Sentence

The High Court has reduced the punishment of a terrorist who in 2002 killed IDF soldier Gilad Fisher h”yd.

Court Won't Intervene, Terrorist Release to Proceed on Schedule

If all goes to plan, the government will release 26 terrorists late Monday, after the High Court refused to put a stop to the releases

High Court Rejects Petition Against Ariel U Recognition

The High Court rejects a petition filed by eight Israeli universities against the decision recognizing the Ariel University.

MK Regev: No Free Education for Terrorists

MK says terrorists in Israeli prisons should 'be rotting in jail', not granted first-class education opportunities.

State: Al Qaeda Terrorist We're Holding Still a Major Threat

Samer al-Barq, the Al Qaeda terrorist Israel has been holding for 3 years, needs to remain in jail, the State told the High Court on Monday

Court Slams State on Slow Pace of Demolishing Jewish Homes

The High Court on Monday ordered the state to dismantle all structures in Judea and Samaria that Arabs claim is on their land

Groups Demand Govt. Show 'Backbone' on High Court Ruling

Groups that support Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria on Monday demanded that the government “stand up” to the High Court

Poll: Jews Trust IDF, President; Arabs Trust High Court, Media

Israeli Jews trust the IDF to a very large extent, according to a poll by the Israeli Democracy Institute - but not the High Court

Arabs Appeal to High Court Over Hevron Home

The murder of an IDF soldier does not justify giving Beit Hamachpela to "the settlers", claim PA Arabs in petition.

South Tel Aviv in Angry Protest Over Illegal African Influx

Dozens of residents of south Tel Aviv demonstrated over the likely influx of thousands of illegal Africans into their neighborhood

PA Arabs Demand Removal of Cellphone Antenna Towers

PA residents are demanding that the High Court order cellphone companies to remove antennas that endanger drivers and residents

Zouabi: When is the Next Flotilla?

The High Court explained why it let MK Hanin Zouabi run for the current Knesset after her participation in the Gaza flotilla.

Despite Court Order, No Plan to Punish Sabbath Violation in TA

Mayor plans to find a legal way to continue existing situation, avoid punishing Sabbath violators.

Court: Tel Aviv Has Been Illegally Encouraging Shabbat Violation

The High Court ordered the Tel Aviv municipality to ensure that stores that have been opening on Shabbat close their doors on the holy day

Foul-Mouthed Petach Tikvah Judge Forced Out

A Petach Tikvah traffic court judge who has a reputation for foul-mouthed remarks is set to retire

State Censor: Gag Order Was Court's Idea, Not Ours

Don't blame the State Censor, said Sima Vaknin-Gil, who heads the Censor's Office, for a 'coverup' in the 'Prisoner X' case

Shaked Promotes New Bill: Don't Let Terrorists Sue Israel

New MK Ayelet Shaked (Bayit Yehudi) promoting a bill that will thwart nationals from enemy countries to sue Israel for damages.

IDF: B'Tselem Report Another Defamation Attempt

Far left group B'Tselem is again using half-truths, outdated information, and suspect sources to defame the IDF, an army spokesperson said

Professors to State: Allow Free College for Terrorists

Dozens of lecturers at the Open University call on the State of Israel to allow terrorists to study in universities while in prison.

State to High Court: Let Us Clear Tents from Arab Outpost

State asks the High Court to allow it to remove tents from the illegal Arab outpost in E1, as PA Arabs tried to re-enter the outpost.

State to High Court: Arab Outpost Must be Evacuated

Leaving the illegal Arab outpost in the E1 area constitutes an immediate security danger, State tells High Court.

Terrorists Appeal to High Court Over Free College

Terrorists in Israeli prisons have asked the High Court to hold another discussion over its ruling against free education for terrorists.

Leukemia Sufferer to Serve in Combat Unit

An IDF soldier who has suffered from leukemia since he was a child recently won the right to be assigned to a combat unit

Reform Groups Demand 'Reform' of Long-Standing Kotel Policies

Reform groups filed a petition with the High Court demanding the removal of Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovich as Rabbi of the Kotel.

Biometric Database Test Project to Begin Tuesday

Despite protests by privacy groups, Israel will begin amassing biometric data on its citizens beginning Tuesday.

Attorney General Stabs Effort to Get Rid of Zoabi

Attorney-General Weinstein has dealt  what may be a fatal blow to a Knesset attempt to prevent MK Zoabi from running in the elections.

Court: End of Free College for Terrorists

The High Court ruled Tuesday that terrorist security prisoners were not eligible for free university education in Israeli schools.

Court: Stipends for Hareidi Students Won't Encourage Work

The State attempted to defend before the High Court a program for hareidi students, that provides them with a stipend for four years.

IDF Reveals its Plans on Hareidi Draft

The IDF informed the High Court that it would begin drafting 18 year old Hareidi students beginning next summer.

State Attorney Tries to Tackle Peace Now

The State Attorney, after dozens of Peace Now appeals against Jewish homes, now says the left-wing group improperly files court appeals.

Secret Land Purchase Spurs Move to Block Migron Expulsion

Residents of Migron in Samaria appeal to the court to cancel an expulsion order following the secret purchase of the land by a US donor.

Are Human Organs as 'Artwork' in Bad Taste? High Court to Decide

A Tel Aviv show where human organs are on display may not be illegal, but is in very poor taste, a court petition says.

Arab Outposts Seek to Take Over State Land in Judea and Samaria

Dozens of new “outposts” have been cropping up throughout Judea and Samaria in recent months, established by Arabs to take over state land

Why is the PM Blocking Supreme Court Democratization?

Likud Minister Opposes Judicial Reform Bills

Intelligence Minister Dan Meridor says he will resign if a slate of recently proposed judicial reform bills pass in the Knesset.

Bill: Knesset Oversight of High Court Appointments

MKs Zeev Elkin and Yariv Levin have proposed a law that would require prospective High Court judges to be vetted by lawmakers before appointment

Weinstein Gears Up to Defend Boycott Law

Israel's attorney general is preparing to defend the boycott law - which he previously described as "borderline defensible" - before the High Court

Residents: Army Won't Have an Easy Time Sealing Synagogue

The residents of El-Matan plan to make the sealing of their community synagogue by security forces "as difficult as possible," they say.

Arab High Court Judge: What's Wrong with Arab Illegal Houses?

Judge Salim Joubran, when shown illegal homes: 'Whom does this hurt? They have a right to live well!'

Courts Clamp Down on Judicial Foot-Dragging

Cases that drag on for years? The Supreme Court is trying to change this by enforcing stricter guidelines for judicial postponements.

Migron: Our Fate Isn't for Court to Decide

Residents of Migron say it isn't for Israel's High Court to determine their fate, defend right to the land.