Supreme Court

Supreme Court rules:

Cassif, Joint List, and Ra'am can run in elections

Supreme Court allows MK Ofer Cassif, the Joint List, and Ra'am to run, while proceedings against Sami Abu Shehadeh were dropped after he withdrew his candidacy.

Following Court proposal

Balad decides: Sami Abu Shehadeh to withdraw

Balad decides to accept the Supreme Court justices’ proposal: Party chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh will withdraw from the Knesset race, avoiding a reasoned ruling on his disqualification.

Supreme Court's recommendation to Balad leader: Quit

An expanded panel of nine justices considers the Central Elections Committee’s decision to disqualify Arab parties and two MKs from running in the next Knesset election.

Yair Golan demands: 'Disqualify Otzma Yehudit'

After their request was rejected by the Central Elections Committee, the Democrats party petitioned the Supreme Court, demanding that Otzma Yehudit be disqualified from running for the Knesset.

Balad expects Court to overturn disqualification of its leader

Senior Balad official says Sami Abu Shehadeh article, which was interpreted as expressing support for the October 7 attack, was analytical in nature and did not constitute an expression of his position.

Demand to disqualify Ra’am

Bereaved families petition against Justice Sohlberg

The Choosing Life Forum is asking the Supreme Court to allow its representatives to be present in the hearing room during deliberations on the request they submitted to the Central Elections Committee to disqualify the Ra’am party.

Court bans transfer of voter turnout data from polling stations

Supreme Court justices unanimously accept petitions, ruling that transferring information from polling stations to political parties about whether voters cast ballots violates the law and infringes on privacy.

Hiddush asks Supreme Court to slash funding for haredi schools

Hiddush petition cites widespread shortages of qualified math, science and English teachers and demands funding for haredi schools be capped at 75%.

Supreme Court:

‘Extremely bleak’ picture of violence in Samaria

Supreme Court orders state to coordinate return of three Palestinian Arabs to their Samaria homes within 14 days, sharply criticizing enforcement failures.

Unanimously:

Supreme Court strikes down law freezing haredi draft arrests

Nine-judge panel strikes down the amendment freezing enforcement proceedings against haredi men subject to military service. Eight rule it was also unconstitutional.

‘Brazen mockery’

Justice Amit’s ‘two phones’ remark sparks haredi uproar

Shas accuses Supreme Court President Isaac Amit of mocking the haredi public after he claimed many kosher phone users also carry a regular smartphone.

Supreme Court rejects petition against illegal scrapyards

Regavim warns illegal scrapyards are fueling car theft and security threats after the Supreme Court accepts the state’s claim that sufficient enforcement measures have been taken.

'Supreme Court's hands will be full of blood'

Senior official warns Supreme Court justices they will bear responsibility if the funding crisis leads to disaster at crowded holy sites during Selichot and the High Holidays.

Levin to Supreme Court justices: 'You'll simply become extinct'

Justice Minister Yariv Levin says two-thirds of Supreme Court could be replaced during the next government's term, says no need for judicial reform legislation.

Justices rule:

Sharren Haskel's petition against Likud party dismissed

Supreme Court unanimously dismisses a petition filed by Sharren Haskel requesting permission to split from the Likud party.

Supreme Court freezes NIS 250 million for haredi education

Supreme Court temporarily blocks budget transfers approved by Finance Committee, citing alleged procedural flaws in approval process.

UNRWA hearing erupts: 'Supreme Court for terrorists'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, MK Tally Gotliv, lash out as Supreme Court debates petitions against Israel's UNRWA laws; justice challenges petitioners over lack of evidence.

Supreme Court boycott? Closed-door consultations revealed

Following discussions between Ministers, Shas leader Deri, and Cabinet Secretary Fuchs, the government decided to boycott Supreme Court hearings on petitions against Arrests and Communications Laws.

Court challenges freezing enforcement against draft evaders

An expanded panel of nine Supreme Court justices, headed by Deputy Chief Justice Noam Sohlberg, heard petitions Tuesday challenging a temporary measure that freezes arrest and enforcement proceedings against yeshiva students.

Supreme Court declines to halt gender-separate study law

MK Limor Son Har-Melech hails Supreme Court's refusal to suspend the law permitting gender-separated academic programs, urges universities to begin implementing it.

The Israeli Supreme Court’s shocking disregard for the law

At the heart of a current legal conflict is not the law, but a bitter fight over whether pro- or anti-government investors will take control of Israel’s “Channel 13." Opinion.

Supreme Court freezes law barring arrest of haredi draft-evaders

Supreme Court justice temporarily freezes implementation of newly-passed law halting the arrest of haredi draft evaders, orders State to justify.

Supreme Court overturns Israel Land Authority appointment

The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday to overturn the appointment of Yehuda Eliyahu as director of the Israel Land Authority, bringing his tenure in the position to an end.

Petition: Why did leftist activists receive more compensation?

Honenu attorney petitions Supreme Court demanding answers on why leftist activists received 48,000 NIS in compensation while right-wing activists received far less after suffering the same treatment.

Supreme Court warns government of liability for noncompliance

Israel's Supreme Court has warned that government ministers and public officials could face personal civil liability if they fail to comply with a court ruling on the broadcast authorities.

When courts override the ballot box

By nullifying a completed Knesset election without explicit legal authority, the High Court has expanded its power at democracy's expense. Opinion.

Supreme Court rules:

Knesset must hold revote for State Comptroller

The Supreme Court determined that the secrecy of the vote that elected Michael Rabello as State Comptroller was undermined by MKs who filmed their ballot.

Supreme Court freezes appointment of Michael Rabello

The Supreme Court issued an interim order instructing the freezing of Adv. Michael Rabello entry into the post of State Comptroller until a decision in the petitions filed against the procedure for his selection.

New court entry form sparks storm of protest

Court security services began having participants identified in the past as disruptors sign a new form as a condition for their entry into future court hearings.

Open letter urges Supreme Court judge to reduce controversy

In an open letter to Judge Noam Solberg, Adi Mintz argues that violence against haredim and the polarization of public discourse endanger Israeli society.

Minister to haredi radio station: Broadcast in northern Israel

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi says haredi public does not receive Home Front Command instructions in real time, pushes back against Supreme Court, AG office 'illegal freeze.'

'Government chose to lose'

What's behind the ruling allowing ICRC visits to terrorists?

Avishai Grinzaig claims government deferred decision to allow Red Cross to visit imprisoned terrorists to Supreme Court to answer international pressure while redirecting public anger.

Police explain withdrawal from Supreme Court Justice's home

In hours-long hearings at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court it emerged that a police patrol car in the area did not intervene in a riot at the private home of Justice Noam Sohlberg due to insufficient forces.

High Court & Red Cross

How funds will again flow to Nukhba terrorists

Attorney Maurice Hirsch tells Arutz Sheva that visits by the Red Cross enable the Palestinian Authority to transfer money to terrorists.

Supreme Court: Allow Red Cross to visit imprisoned terrorists

Supreme Court accepts petition against the government policy prohibiting Red Cross representatives from visiting terrorists in Israeli prisons, citing lack of legal basis for policy.

Watch

Haredi extremists riot outside Justice Sohlberg’s home

Haredi protesters rioted outside the home of Deputy President of the Supreme Court, Justice Noam Solberg, and smashed windows. Netanyahu: “Bring the rioters to justice."

Petitions rejected

Roman Gofman to assume position as Mossad Director

The High Court rejected the petitions filed against the appointment of Roman Gofman as Mossad head.

New bill takes aim at officials' salaries

Coalition advancing bill to cut salaries of high-ranking officials; judges express horror, warn of harm to judiciary.

Supreme Court Order:

Justice Minister must convene the Judicial Selection Committee

The Supreme Court ruled that Justice Minister Yariv Levin must convene the Judicial Selection Committee. Levin called the ruling an 'unprecedented constitutional crisis'.

Supreme Court orders Chief Rabbinate to pay costs

Supreme Court orders Chief Rabbinate to pay 15,000 shekels in legal expenses over delays in administering examinations for women.

Roman Gofman hits back: All doubts about my integrity cleared

Appointed Mossad chief Roman Gofman responds to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's allegations, tells Supreme Court: 'No shadow of doubt remains that there was no flaw in my integrity.'

AG submits late response on Mossad chief appointment

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara insists chosen Mossad chief Roman Gofman be disqualified, claiming 'severe ethical failure' in his appointment.

Petition demands:

Remove danger 75 meters from Jewish town's fence

Regavim petitions Supreme Court, demanding removal of illegal Arab construction dangerously close to Samaria community of Sal'it.

Haredi MK to Supreme Court justice: 'Who are you, anyway?'

Haredi MK Meir Porush slams judicial system's 'despotism,' condemning hatred 'dripping between the lines' of every legal decision.

Supreme Court upholds NGO security screening framework

NGOs operating in Judea and Samaria given final 30 days to submit employee lists, comply with security screening procedures, or cease operations.

Report:

Affidavit backs up Gofman's version of events

A classified affidavit submitted to Israel’s Supreme Court reportedly supports Roman Gofman’s account in a sensitive recruitment case.

Supreme Court condition for releasing haredi education budget

The Supreme Court intends to order the release of 98 million shekels frozen for Haredi educational institutions, provided the funds are transferred only to institutions that teach fundamental subjects.

Battle For The Mossad:

Netanyahu to present former military advocate's opinion

The Supreme Court will hear petitions against the appointment of the next Mossad chief. Netanyahu will present the opinion of the dismissed Military Advocate General, which cleared Gofman of criminal liability for using minors as agents

Communications Minister:

'You will have blood on your hands'

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi lashed out at the judicial system for ordering a halt to broadcasts by a haredi radio station in northern Israel.

Is it already here?

Is Israel sleepwalking into a constitutional crisis?

Israel's activist Supreme Court has significantly overstepped its traditional role in statutory interpretation in significant ways, an explosive recipe for national unrest. Opinion.

Religious Zionist Rabbis:

'A religious soldier cannot serve in a mixed unit'

Dozens of rabbis convened an emergency meeting following a Supreme Court ruling on integrating female soldiers into the Armored Corps, and ruled that a soldier who observes Jewish law cannot serve in a mixed combat unit.

Supreme Court offers compromise:

Massacre investigation after the next elections

The judges proposed that if the current government is unwilling to allow for a state commission of inquiry, the question should be posed to the next one to allow the people to decide if such a commission is needed.

Supreme Court orders IPS to provide extra food to terrorists

The Supreme Court ruled that the Israel Prison Service must ensure every inmate can receive additional food upon request, and ordered periodic weigh-ins for all security prisoners.

Court curbs Ben-Gvir powers in major ruling

The High Court limits National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s authority over police conduct and appointments while rejecting suits calling for his impeachment.

Supreme Court hearing impeachment petitions against Ben-Gvir

Expanded panel of nine judges to examine claims regarding the National Security Minister's capability to continue in his position and the impact of his conduct on the work of the police.

Justice Minister: Supreme Court may not dismiss a minister

Justice Minister Yariv Levin stresses illegality of Supreme Court's interference in hiring and firing of government ministers, says court's decision has 'no validity.'

'Trivializing the Holocaust':

Outrage over comparison to Nazism in Ben-Gvir's case

A legal filing submitted Tuesday to Israel’s Supreme Court has stirred controversy over its use of historical references and imagery tied to the rise of Nazi Germany.

'Can tear the rope'

Ben-Gvir warns of possible constitutional crisis

Ahead of a Supreme Court hearing, Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned that efforts to dismiss him could trigger a constitutional crisis.

Netanyahu in direct clash with Supreme Court

Prime Minister Netanyahu submitted his response to the petition seeking the removal of National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, claiming it was not in the Supreme Court's authority to do so.

Netanyahu:

'Prayer is as important as protests'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the Supreme Court's decision to allow demonstrations in Tel Aviv, noting there are restrictions on prayer at the Western Wall during the Passover holiday.