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.
By nullifying a completed Knesset election without explicit legal authority, the High Court has expanded its power at democracy's expense. Opinion.
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.
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.
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.
In an open letter to Judge Noam Solberg, Adi Mintz argues that violence against haredim and the polarization of public discourse endanger Israeli society.
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.'
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.
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.
Attorney Maurice Hirsch tells Arutz Sheva that visits by the Red Cross enable the Palestinian Authority to transfer money to 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.
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."
The High Court rejected the petitions filed against the appointment of Roman Gofman as Mossad head.
Coalition advancing bill to cut salaries of high-ranking officials; judges express horror, warn of harm to judiciary.
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 15,000 shekels in legal expenses over delays in administering examinations for women.
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.'
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara insists chosen Mossad chief Roman Gofman be disqualified, claiming 'severe ethical failure' in his appointment.
Regavim petitions Supreme Court, demanding removal of illegal Arab construction dangerously close to Samaria community of Sal'it.
Haredi MK Meir Porush slams judicial system's 'despotism,' condemning hatred 'dripping between the lines' of every legal decision.
NGOs operating in Judea and Samaria given final 30 days to submit employee lists, comply with security screening procedures, or cease operations.
A classified affidavit submitted to Israel’s Supreme Court reportedly supports Roman Gofman’s account in a sensitive recruitment case.
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.
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 Shlomo Karhi lashed out at the judicial system for ordering a halt to broadcasts by a haredi radio station in northern Israel.
Israel's activist Supreme Court has significantly overstepped its traditional role in statutory interpretation in significant ways, an explosive recipe for national unrest. Opinion.
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.
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.
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.
The High Court limits National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s authority over police conduct and appointments while rejecting suits calling for his impeachment.
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 Yariv Levin stresses illegality of Supreme Court's interference in hiring and firing of government ministers, says court's decision has 'no validity.'
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.
Ahead of a Supreme Court hearing, Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned that efforts to dismiss him could trigger a constitutional crisis.
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.
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.
The National Security Minister attacked the approval of the demonstration in Tel Aviv during the war and noted that the police submitted their response before the start of Shabbat, contrary to the judges' claims.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu sharply criticizes the President of the Supreme Court over the decision to hold a hearing and approve a left-wing protest on the Sabbath.
The Supreme Court issued a ruling permitting protests of up to 600 people at Habima Square, and up to 150 in other parts of the country. The ruling, issued in the midst of Shabbat, has caused outrage among the Israeli public.
Rabbi David Yosef slams Supreme Court's 'unlawful' decision to hold hearing on Tel Aviv protest during Sabbath. 'Judges trample the law, recklessly and crudely trample traditions of Israel and our holy Torah.'
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara argued that Ben-Gvir's conduct harms the independence of the police and could undermine fundamental democratic principles.
The coalition has decided to advance a law that would prevent the Supreme Court from reviewing ministerial appointments, except in exceptional cases.
PM Netanyahu instructed the Cabinet Secretary to cancel the meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Legislation that had been scheduled to convene today, amid a dispute over MK Avi Maoz’s Holy Places bill.
Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar says Western Wall not under Supreme Court's authority, should not become a place of protests and physical altercations.
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid threatens to abstain from a plenary special session in honor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi if Supreme Court President is not invited.
Anger at Knesset Committee discussion on judges' salaries, opposition MKs blast refusal to allow Justice Ministry rep to speak.
In a statement to the Supreme Court, the Chief Rabbis assert that the Western Wall is a synagogue and is subject to halakhic rules that require separation between men and women.
Combat reservist movement argues Yoaz Hendel’s party name exploits IDF service for politics, warning it undermines military neutrality and misleads the public.
32 senior Israeli doctors are seeking to join a petition to the Supreme Court to allow the immediate evacuation of Palestinian patients for medical treatment.
Prime Minister Netanyahu revealed the answers he provided to the State Comptroller regarding the October 7th events and sharply criticized the High Court’s decision against the State Comptroller. "Is this a coincidence?"
Since when do courts have the right to decide who can be a minister in a democracy? If Ben Gvir deserves to be removed, the public will do so at the ballot box. Opinion.
An expanded panel of nine judges will hear petitions against the continuation of Ben-Gvir's tenure.
Supreme Court justices order Israeli government to explain in-depth reasoning behind closure of Galei Zahal radio station.
The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, submitted a request to the court asking not to issue a conditional order without a hearing.
ZAKA’s Legal Affairs Unit represented the families of two infants who died in a Jerusalem daycare, arguing successfully that invasive autopsies were unnecessary and violated human dignity.
The Supreme Court has lifted a long-standing publication ban, revealing the identity of the “imposter officer" who infiltrated sensitive Southern Command facilities in the early days of the war.
UNRWA files urgent petition against eviction and demolition in Jerusalem.
Supreme Court cancels petition after investigation is open, but forcefully rebukes prosecution.
Justice Minister tells students he received threats from Supreme Court judge on the appointment of the ombudsman for complaints against judges.
Supreme Court instructs that Thursday’s scheduled hearing on the petitions against Minister Ben Gvir be postponed and transferred to an expanded panel, as requested by the minister.
