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
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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’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.
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
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.
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.
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
The Israeli Supreme Court violates democratic norms
The Court has too much power and too little oversight. Op-ed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
Right wins, left loses in Israel
First up is another effort to roll back the unelected tyranny of the Supreme Court. Op-ed.
First priority for Israel is Supreme Court reform
The Court exercises undemocratic power over all aspects of Israeli society. Op-ed.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Rabbinate to allow mikveh without attendant
In major decision, Rabbinate ends 3-year saga by allowing women to immerse 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.
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.
Israeli Supreme Court Hears Rachel Corrie Appeal
Corrie's parents accuse the court of 'ignoring the lack of a credible investigation' in 2012 ruling.
Rabbinic Court Cannot Decide on Circumcision
A rabbinic court overstepped its bounds when it ruled in parents’ circumcision battle, Attorney General says.
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.
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.
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