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News and updates about Israeli Supreme Court

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

Overriding the Supreme Court the smart and democratic way

Israel considering formal protest against German ambassador

The Israeli government is considering a formal diplomatic rebuke after the German ambassador arrived at the Supreme Court hearing.

Israel considering formal protest against German ambassador

Israel’s Supreme Court has been acting like a bull in a china shop

Judicial overreach has undermined the live-and-let-live agreements that underpin Israeli society. Op-ed.

Israel’s Supreme Court is like a bull in a china shop

The hypocrisy of Biden’s Left-wing opposition to Israel’s judicial reform

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 hypocrisy of Biden’s opposition to Israel’s judicial reform

Long-overdue judicial reform process finally underway

The Israeli Supreme Court will still maintain its authority to rule on petitions and overturn legislation based on legal principles. Op-ed.

Long-overdue judicial reform process finally underway

State to Supreme Court: ''We won't evict Homesh Yeshiva'

The state has informed the Supreme Court that it intends to recognize, rather than demolish, the new construction in Homesh.

'We won't evict Homesh Yeshiva'

50 Israeli Supreme Court decisions

These decisions, all handed down since Aharon Barak's period, show more than any essay could why Israel needs judicial reform. Op-ed

50 Israeli Supreme Court decisions

The Israeli Supreme Court violates democratic norms

The Court has too much power and too little oversight. Op-ed.

The Israeli Supreme Court violates democratic norms

When US Supreme Court Judges warned against Israel's courts

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.

When US Supreme Court Judges warned against Israel's courts

Brazen hypocrisy in our politics corrodes the national soul

The risk is when corruption and brazen hypocrisy aggregate to supersede right and wrong. That is happening in the US and Israel. Op-ed.

 Brazen hypocrisy in our politics corrodes the national soul

US professor: Israel SC reform needed to 'restore semblance of democracy'

Professor Eugene Kontorovich explains why Israeli Supreme Court needs to be reformed to separate judicial system from political system.

Israel SC reform needed to 'restore semblance of democracy'

For Israel to win, the judicial system must be reformed

The Supreme Court should not have a veto over Israeli security and counterterrorism policies, let alone other professional decisions.Op-ed.

For Israel to win, the judicial system must be reformed

The story behind the passion for Israel Court reform

Supreme Court critics cite its striking down Knesset laws on infiltrators, the draft,and terrorists. But there are deeper failures. Op-ed.

The story behind the passion for Israel Court reform

Death—Courtesy of the Israel Supreme Court

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.

 Death—Courtesy of the Israel Supreme Court

Oy Vey! Thomas Friedman is upset with Israel!

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.

Oy Vey! Thomas Friedman is upset with Israel!

The true challenge to Israeli democracy

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 true challenge to Israeli democracy

It’s about time to ‘shackle’ Israel’s Supreme Court

The court is primarily responsible for the criticism that now calls for a legislative remedy., Op-ed.

It’s about time to ‘shackle’ Israel’s Supreme Court

Supreme Court refuses to postpone hearing on evacuation of Homesh

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

Supreme Court won't postpone hearing on evacuation of Homesh

Supreme Court will not stop Deri's appointment as a minister

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri to be appointed as a minister on Thursday as Supreme Court Justice Alex Stein declines to issue injunction.

Supreme Court will not stop Deri's appointment as a minister

Israel, beware of the transgender invasion

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

Israel, beware of the transgender invasion

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.

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

Retired supreme court judge: 'A well-known individual tried to hit me in a synagogue'

Retired Supreme Court Judge Elyakim Rubinstein discusses racism, the new government, and designated minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

'A well-known individual tried to hit me in a synagogue'

Right wins, left loses in Israel

First up is another effort to roll back the unelected tyranny of the Supreme Court. Op-ed.

Right wins, left loses in Israel

First priority for Israel is Supreme Court reform

The Court exercises undemocratic power over all aspects of Israeli society. Op-ed.

First priority for Israel is Supreme Court reform

An Open Letter to the Israeli Public

The NIF spends millions in an attempt to influence Israeli laws and politics, and to undermine our Jewish democracy. Op-ed.

An Open Letter to the Israeli Public

Ukrainian ambassador to Israel files suit against Interior Min.

The Ukrainian ambassador to Israel has petitioned the Supreme Court for an injunction against Shaked's restrictions on Ukrainian refugees.

Ukrainian ambassador to Israel files suit against Interior Min.

Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked: We won't let Supreme Court reinterpret the Law of Return

Supreme Court ruled that the non-Jewish widow of someone entitled to citizenship may claim citizenship for herself.

Shaked: We won't let Supreme Court reinterpret Law of Return

Israel's Supreme Court rejects lawsuit to recognize Moroccan Jews as Holocaust victims

Israeli Supreme Court rules that Jews of Morocco are ineligible for Holocaust compensation.

Supreme Court won't recognize Moroccan Jews as Holocaust victims

'Supreme Court has established self as final say in Israel'

An unprecedented Supreme Court ruling on Sunday was largely overshadowed by internal and regional upheaval.

'Supreme Court has established self as final say in Israel'

Supreme Court issues landmark ruling limiting Basic Law amendments

Right-wing lawmakers excoriate Supreme Court after it sets limits to Knesset's ability to amend Basic Law, threatens to nix future laws.

Supreme Court issues landmark ruling on Basic Law amendments

Democracy Index: Decreased public trust in elected officials

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.

Democracy Index: Decreased public trust in elected officials

Chief Rabbinate slams Supreme Court: Correct your ruling

Chief Rabbis of Israel blast Supreme Court's refusal to reopen ruling allowing leavened food in hospitals over Passover.

Chief Rabbinate slams Supreme Court: Correct your ruling

New appointments push Supreme Court to the right

In win for Justice Minister Shaked, opponents of judicial activism Alex Stein and Ofer Grosskopf elected to Supreme Court.

New appointments push Supreme Court to the right

Rabbinate to allow mikveh without attendant

In major decision, Rabbinate ends 3-year saga by allowing women to immerse without attendant.

Rabbinate to allow mikveh immersion without attendant

Supreme Court: Im Tirtzu Has No 'Fascist' Traits

Overturning District Court verdict, Israel's Supreme Court rules Zionist movement cannot be libeled with having 'fascist' characteristics.

Supreme Court: Im Tirtzu Does Not Have 'Fascist' Traits

Court Suspends Demolition of Glick Shooter's Home

Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to suspend the home demolition of Yehuda Glick's shooter, while upholding the orders against three others.

Court Suspends Demolition Order for Home of Glick Shooter

Israeli Supreme Court Hears Rachel Corrie Appeal

Corrie's parents accuse the court of 'ignoring the lack of a credible investigation' in 2012 ruling.

Israeli Supreme Court Hears Rachel Corrie Appeal

Rabbinic Court Cannot Decide on Circumcision

A rabbinic court overstepped its bounds when it ruled in parents’ circumcision battle, Attorney General says.

Rabbinic Court Cannot Decide on Circumcision

Herzog Takes Coalition to Court Over Committee

Opposition leader files appeal in protest of delay in the appointment of a chairman to Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

Herzog Takes Coalition to Court Over Key Knesset Committee

Court Hears Far-Left Appeals on Boycott Bill

Far-left groups say a bill that says boycott promoters can be sued hurts their freedom of expression.

Court Hears Far-Left Appeals on Boycott Bill