Overriding the Supreme Court the smart and democratic way
It is better for the coalition to focus on the override clause than changing the composition of the committee for selecting judges. Op-Ed
It is better for the coalition to focus on the override clause than changing the composition of the committee for selecting judges. Op-Ed
The Israeli government is considering a formal diplomatic rebuke after the German ambassador arrived at the Supreme Court hearing.
Judicial overreach has undermined the live-and-let-live agreements that underpin Israeli society. Op-ed.
What does Joe Biden have to do with Israel's court? In a sane world, nothing. Israel does not tell America how its court should work. Op-ed
The Israeli Supreme Court will still maintain its authority to rule on petitions and overturn legislation based on legal principles. Op-ed.
The state has informed the Supreme Court that it intends to recognize, rather than demolish, the new construction in Homesh.
These decisions, all handed down since Aharon Barak's period, show more than any essay could why Israel needs judicial reform. Op-ed
The Court has too much power and too little oversight. Op-ed.
US judges came out years ago against the autocracy of the Israeli Supreme Court as well as its system of choosing new justices Op-ed.
The risk is when corruption and brazen hypocrisy aggregate to supersede right and wrong. That is happening in the US and Israel. Op-ed.
Professor Eugene Kontorovich explains why Israeli Supreme Court needs to be reformed to separate judicial system from political system.
The Supreme Court should not have a veto over Israeli security and counterterrorism policies, let alone other professional decisions.Op-ed.
Supreme Court critics cite its striking down Knesset laws on infiltrators, the draft,and terrorists. But there are deeper failures. Op-ed.
The initiative by the new government to enact a far-reaching judicial reform is an inevitable result of the erosion of public trust. Op-ed.
He is the Korach of our times, and so is the rest of his paper, plus even the media in Israel, Hebrew and English…except this one. Op-ed.
The judicial branch has usurped for itself, without Knesset or public consent, supreme powers that do not exist in any other democracy.Op-ed
The court is primarily responsible for the criticism that now calls for a legislative remedy., Op-ed.
Court to hold hearing on government's obligation to evacuate Homesh on Monday despite change in government.
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri to be appointed as a minister on Thursday as Supreme Court Justice Alex Stein declines to issue injunction.
2022 is the year in which we lost our freedoms and were forced to swallow a candy-colored dogma that now dominates our lives.Op-ed
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.
Retired Supreme Court Judge Elyakim Rubinstein discusses racism, the new government, and designated minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
First up is another effort to roll back the unelected tyranny of the Supreme Court. Op-ed.
The Court exercises undemocratic power over all aspects of Israeli society. Op-ed.
The NIF spends millions in an attempt to influence Israeli laws and politics, and to undermine our Jewish democracy. Op-ed.
The Ukrainian ambassador to Israel has petitioned the Supreme Court for an injunction against Shaked's restrictions on Ukrainian refugees.
Supreme Court ruled that the non-Jewish widow of someone entitled to citizenship may claim citizenship for herself.
Israeli Supreme Court rules that Jews of Morocco are ineligible for Holocaust compensation.
An unprecedented Supreme Court ruling on Sunday was largely overshadowed by internal and regional upheaval.
Right-wing lawmakers excoriate Supreme Court after it sets limits to Knesset's ability to amend Basic Law, threatens to nix future laws.
Public trust in the Supreme Court fell from 52% in June, 2020 to 42% in October, 2020. Trust in the presidency also on the decline.
Chief Rabbis of Israel blast Supreme Court's refusal to reopen ruling allowing leavened food in hospitals over Passover.
In win for Justice Minister Shaked, opponents of judicial activism Alex Stein and Ofer Grosskopf elected to Supreme Court.
In major decision, Rabbinate ends 3-year saga by allowing women to immerse without attendant.
Overturning District Court verdict, Israel's Supreme Court rules Zionist movement cannot be libeled with having 'fascist' characteristics.
Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to suspend the home demolition of Yehuda Glick's shooter, while upholding the orders against three others.
Corrie's parents accuse the court of 'ignoring the lack of a credible investigation' in 2012 ruling.
A rabbinic court overstepped its bounds when it ruled in parents’ circumcision battle, Attorney General says.
Opposition leader files appeal in protest of delay in the appointment of a chairman to Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
Far-left groups say a bill that says boycott promoters can be sued hurts their freedom of expression.