Supreme Court

Smotrich slams 'very activist' Supreme Court ruling

'Although court decided not to intervene, its reasoning lays out legal infrastructure that will allow it to intervene in any future matter.'

Supreme Court rules:

Green light for Netanyahu-Gantz government

Supreme Court judges reject petitions seeking to prevent Binyamin Netanyahu from forming the next government.

Poll: Israelis' faith in Supreme Court dependent on politics

New poll shows 70% of Likud voters, but just 14% of Labor-Gesher-Meretz voters, believe Supreme Court rulings are politically motivated.

'The people elected me, the court should not interfere'

Netanyahu: The Likud got more votes than any party in the history of the country. A huge majority wants the government we are establishing.

Shaked: Majority in Knesset for override clause

Yamina MK Ayelet Shaked warns Supreme Court could intervene in Basic Laws because of rotation agreement between Blue and White, Likud.

Chief Justice: 'People voted for the list and get skipped over'

Supreme Court opens second day of petitions against establishing government this morning. Today's hearing to focus on coalition agreement.

Supreme Court to deliberate on coalition deal today

Will Israeli Supreme Court strike down Likud-Blue & White coalition agreement - likely sending Israel to new elections - or greenlight deal?

Large convoy protests High Court's 'judicial dictatorship'

Convoy sets out to protest Supreme Court's decision to hear petitions against the Likud-Blue and White unity government deal.

Supreme Court hears petitions against Netanyahu forming gov't

Hearings against Netanyahu forming gov't, coalition deal begin. Attorney representing AG: "Election results must be honored."

Blue and White warns High Court: Don't meddle in agreement

Senior Blue and White officials warn court that it will be harmed in the event of elections and a likely crushing right-wing victory.

Supreme Court to discuss petitions against Netanyahu

A panel of 11 judges will rule whether Netanyahu can form the next government in the wake of his indictment.

Protesters rally in Israel against Netanyahu-Gantz coalition

In Tel Aviv, 1,500 hold socially-distant gathering to protest unity government.

Sa'ar: Supreme Court has no respect for the legislature

Likud MK: The judiciary should only intervene in legislation in rare cases - but it has become routine.

Supreme Court orders to allow chametz in hospitals on Passover

Judges accept Secular Forum and Adalah organization petition. Transport Minister: 'Court continues to destroy principles of Jewish State.'

Protesters decry 'judicial dictatorship' outside Supreme Court

Dozens protest court's decision to hear petitions next week against Likud-Blue and White unity deal. "We are no longer a democracy."

Supreme Court to hear cases against Netanyahu

Supreme Court to hold 2-day panel next week on petitions to ban Netanyahu from forming government over his indictments.

Blue & White: Supreme Court must reject anti-Netanyahu petition

Likud, Blue and White, demand Supreme Court reject petition opposing unity government and PM Netanyahu.

'Judges need to realize this is a democracy, not Iran'

Dozens gather outside home of Supreme Court Chief Justice, protesting move to void infiltrator Deposit Law.

Yamina to demand new anti-infiltrator law

Yamina submits two preconditions for joining gov't including a law allowing Supreme Court rulings to be reversed.

Supreme Court throws out anti-infiltrator law

Israel's Supreme Court strikes down law requiring illegal infiltrators to deposit fifth of their salaries to ensure timely exit from country

'Stark secular coercion'

Minister attacks ruling against printing press that refused to print LGBT material: 'Insane, grievous, and outrageous.'

Leftist movement: Disqualify Netanyahu from serving as PM

In third attempt, leftist movement appeals to Supreme Court, demanding they disqualify Netanyahu from continuing to serve as prime minister.

Protesters outside Supreme Court: 'This isn't Iran!'

Demonstrators accuse Supreme Court of 'judicial piracy', blast judicial interference in the Knesset.

Supreme Court dismisses petition against Netanyahu

Justice Alex Stein dismisses call to have court declare that an MK under indictment cannot form a government.

Protest: Time to end judicial dictatorship

Dozens protest outside home of Supreme Court Chief Justice: Stop robbing our democracy.

Edelstein: Supreme Court 'attempted takeover of legislature'

Knesset Speaker explains why he chose resignation over Supreme Court ruling: 'I cannot be forced to do things I think endanger democracy.'

Supreme Court determines:

Amir Peretz will be appointed Interim Knesset Speaker

Amir Peretz, the most senior Knesset Member, will convene the Knesset on Thursday to elect a permanent Knesset Speaker.

Edelstein: My conscience will not let me fulfill court order

Outgoing Knesset Speaker refuses to carry out Supreme Court order to convene vote on his successor after announcing his resignation.

Knesset Speaker resigns

In first, Knesset Speaker resigns, protesting Supreme Court ultimatum. 'Court's decision is gross interference, undermines democracy.'

Likud submits police complaint on election fraud

Likud MK Dr. Shlomo Karhi: 'We today filed police complaint on forgery in elections; Court accepted request to extend appeal date.'

Massive convoy protests Supreme Court's 'Overreach'

'We're sick and tired of the Supreme Court stealing our democracy,' protesters say.

'Supreme Court is leading us to anarchy'

Tourism Min. Levin slams Supreme Court's Esther Hayut: 'She should involve herself in things she has authority over, not take over Knesset.'

Supreme Court: Knesset Speaker must be elected by Wednesday

Shortly after submitting response to Supreme Court, judges order Yuli Edelstein to convene plenum by Wednesday to elect new Knesset Speaker.

Minister calls on Knesset Speaker to ignore Supreme Court

'Judiciary trampling on elected democratic institutions for years, today also purports to determine Knesset agenda,' Smotrich said.

Supreme Court sets veiled ultimatum for Knesset Speaker

Supreme Court orders Yuli Edelstein to hold vote on new Knesset Speaker - or else.

Supreme Court rules against technological surveillance

Supreme Court says Knesset committees to monitor technological surveillance of coronavirus carriers must be set up by Tuesday.

Minister Erdan: Surveillance is 'extreme but vital'

Interviewed on 103 FM, Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan quells anxiety re: surveillance program: "The data will be destroyed."

Supreme Court rejects appeal to disqualify Netanyahu

Appeal by Movement for Quality Government to disqualify PM Netanyahu outright is rejected. 'We'll resubmit after results are published.'

Protesters demand: Don't let Netanyahu form a government

Movement for Quality Government calls on Pres. Rivlin, Supreme Court, not to allow PM Netanyahu to form government.

Liberman demands another debate on disqualifying MK Yazbak

Yisrael Beyteinu Chairman orders petition to Supreme Court demanding to annul judgment legalizing Knesset Member Heba Yazbak run.

Court ruling could lead to mass entry of refugees, officials say

Israeli immigration officials concerned Supreme Court ruling could open Israel up to mass immigration of refugees.

Tibi: Yazbak learned her lesson

MK Ahmed Tibi expresses his disappointment with Supreme Court judges who supported the decision to disqualify MK Yazbak.

'The Supreme Court spits in the faces of the bereaved families'

Tourism Minister criticizes Supreme Court's decision to allow MK Heba Yazbak to run for the Knesset despite her glorification of terrorists.

'The Supreme Court authorized a supporter of terrorism'

MK Ayelet Shaked responds to Supreme Court's decision to permit Heba Yazbak to run for the Knesset.

Supreme Court overturns decision to ban Arab MK Heba Yazbak

Israeli Supreme Court overturns election committee decision to bar Arab MK and 'Free Yigal Amir' party from from running in next election.

Supreme Court considers banning Arab MK from election

It is estimated that the Supreme Court will approve MK Yazbak's run for Knesset, despite her support of terrorism and praise of murderers.

IDF to Supreme Court:

'Female tankists take twice as long to load shells'

In experiment incorporating women into armor it emerges that average time for loading and firing is significantly longer in women than men.

Shared a 'hurtful' post? Now you can be sued for that

In an unprecedented decision, Israeli court says Facebook users who shared hurtful posts can be sued. Gave a like? Don't worry, you're fine.

De facto import tax exemption to end on Israel Post packages

Supreme Court orders import taxes to be levied on all importers, ending claimed preferential treatment of Israel Post.

Court rejects petition to bar Netanyahu from forming government

In victory of Netanyahu, Israeli Supreme Court throws out petition which sought to block PM from forming a new government under indictment.

Again:

Female tank commanders petition to recruit women to armor

First female IDF tank commanders and accompanying officer again petition Supreme Court demanding to recruit women for armor.

'They don't like democracy, so they turn to the Supreme Court'

Former Justice Min. Ramon says PM Netanyahu has legitimate right to request immunity, slams those appealing to Supreme Court.

Who will Netanyahu appoint as ministers?

Prime minister will have to appoint ministers to Agriculture, Welfare and Diaspora ministries by tomorrow evening.

'Pirate' protest outside court: 'Stop stealing our democracy'

Protesters dressed as pirates gather outside of Supreme Court during hearing on whether Netanyahu can be allowed to form a new government.

Chief Justice:

'Nothing in the law barring Netanyahu from running in election'

Court opens hearing on PM's ability to new gov't with pointed questions for petitioners. 'Why does this need court intervention now?'

Netanyahu: Immunity is the cornerstone of democracy

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says he'll announce his decision on asking for immunity within two days.

AG: 'Supreme Court will decide, then I'll express opinion'

Mandelblit asks to submit position only if judges discuss issue of forming government.

Shaked warns:

'Grave mistake for court to rule on whether PM can form gov't'

Ex-Justice Minister says only the president can decide whom to entrust with forming a gov't. 'It's not me saying this; it's a Basic Law.'

Israeli Supreme Court:

Can Netanyahu form a new government while under indictment?

Supreme Court to rule on whether Netanyahu can continue on as prime minister after new elections while under indictment.

Supreme Court freezes appointment of state prosecutor

At the last moment, Israel's Supreme Court steps in to freeze appointment of interim State Prosecutor, after Justice Minister appoints her.