Parashat Shoftim: On Jewish Justice

Learn how the Torah guarantees that justice is administered - and a comparison to Israel's court system.

State prosecutor:

'The prosecutors are under constant attack'

State prosecutor Amit Isman warned that harming the prosecution harms the rule of law in the state of Israel.

Benny Gantz:

'I can't be part of an extreme government'

National Unity chairman blasts Minister Yariv Levin's reform: Netanyahu has no legitimacy to dismantle the legal system in Israel.

Prime Minister's son:

'The justice system has the power to destroy lives'

Yair Netanyahu took to Facebook to praise Yariv Levin's justice reforms, claiming the courts have unbridled power.

Texas court rules Jewish death row inmate should get new trial

Court cites antisemitic bias from judge in Jewish man’s case as reason for retrial.

Heated conversation:

Netanyahu refused to promise Yariv Levin justice reforms

The designated PM refused to support repairs to the justice system and reforms of the judicial election process.

Judging a Court by its system: Interview with MK Simcha Rothman

Answers to crucial questions, such as how the Israeli justice system differs from the American one. Interview.

Homesh

Adi Keidar: "The state doesn't know how to relate to Homesh"

Attorney Keidar to INN: “The justice system suffers from problems that started during the disengagement and have only gotten worse."

MK Bezalel Smotrich:

'Amendments in legal system condition to enter government'

MK Bezalel Smotrich attacks justice system, declares he will demand appointing Constitution Committee Chairman in early days of government.

Pinchas Wallerstein to Netanyahu: 'No chance for fair trial'

Pinchas Wallerstein to PM: 'Any judge who dares acquit you has no more chance of promotion. Sorry, this is the justice system in my country.

'I will not allow the justice system to be harmed'

New Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn states that "there will be no overrule clause" as long as he holds office.

'Court collusion the worst case I've ever seen'

Senior justice official slams judge for coordinating decision with investigator prior to hearing. 'It's justice system's Day of Atonement.'

Minister Shaked:

Justice Minister: A judge who went bad won't remain a judge

Justice Minister on WhatsaApps between Securities Authority rep and judge in Case 4000. 'Shocked, like all Israel. Will fire if necessary..'

Likud Minister:

'Shaked, chief justice are whitewashing collusion scandal'

Yariv Levin blasts Jewish Home minister Ayelet Shaked, Supreme Court chief justice over handling of court collusion scandal.

'Whoever Shoots a Terrorist is a Hero - Not a Criminal'

Legal rights org. Honenu urges Jews to defend themselves against Arab terror, despite fear of prosecution. 'This is a moral distortion.'

Levin: We Now Have a Mandate, And a Responsibility

MK Yariv Levin said that the elections finally gave the Likud a clear mandate to rule Israel in the way the party felt it should be ruled.

Struk to Ministers: Don’t Be a Rubber Stamp

MK Struk urges ministers to openly protest the back-room dealing she says led to Shai Nitzan’s appointment.

Lawyer: Recognize Victims of ‘Terrorist Rape’

Attorney reports clear trend of sexual assault motivated by hatred of Israel, calls on state to recognize victims as wounded by terrorism.