High Court Of Justice (Israel)

High Court Lops Nine Years Off Terrorist Sentence

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

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

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.

Groups to Govt.: Show 'Backbone' on Court Ruling

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

State: Al Qaeda Terrorist 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 Home Demolitions

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

Poll: Jews Trust IDF; Arabs Trust High Court

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.

Anger in Tel Aviv 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 Antennas

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.

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 Illegally Encouraged Shabbat Work

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's 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: 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: 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: 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 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 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.

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?

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

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.

Knesset Veto on Court Appointees

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 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

Synagogue Members Ready for IDF

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

Judge is OK with Illegal Houses

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

Court Foot-Dragging Targeted

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