Supreme Court

Justice Minister deflects criticism

Justice Minister Shaked says she didn't intend to slam Supreme Court justices, Nationality Law is intended to help courts.

'Why do Jews still go through metal detectors at Temple Mount?'

Supreme Court orders State to respond to petition asking why Jews still go through metal detectors after their removal from Arab entrances.

'Supreme Court's rulings leave us no choice'

Constitution Committee chairman slams Supreme Court's rulings on illegal immigrants, Amona, Regulation Law force Knesset to take action.

Victory for Reform Movement?:

Supreme Court orders gov't to reconsider Western Wall deal

Following petition by Reform movement, Women of the Wall, Supreme Court orders government to reconsider Western Wall deal.

Supreme Court: Same-sex marriage is not a right

Court rejects claim that LGBTs have protected right to same-sex marriage, rules that law refusing recognition of gay marriage is legal.

'The Court destroyed the myth that it is on a higher plane '

SouthTel Aviv activist calls it 'a shame' Naor statue was removed. 'What's important is that the Court is now seen for what it is.'

'I don't understand what a freeze is'

Supreme Court attacks government freeze of Western Wall plan. Petitioners say they are ready to drop petition and return to plan.

'The Supreme Court has thrown Israel's citizens to the dogs'

MK Nurit Koren blasts Supreme Court over its ruling on infiltrators. 'The court is completely out of touch.'

Court: Illegal immigrants can be deported but not imprisoned

Supreme Court rules policy of voluntary deportations is legal, but those who refuse cannot be imprisoned for refusing to volunteer.

'Netiv Ha'avot does not have to be destroyed'

Likud minister says he's sure other solutions are available, promises to recruit Kulanu party.

Tel Aviv residents: Enough procrastination on infiltrators!

Tel Aviv residents insist Supreme Court agree to transfer infiltrators to other countries.

Supreme Court: Residents of Petah Tikva have no right to quiet

Supreme Court discusses whether to allow weekly leftist protests outside Attorney General's home to keep disturbing residents' weekend rest.

Is freedom of expression a leftist privilege?

Leftists pushing to return protests to Attorney General's home say right-wing party cannot join appeal; Supreme Court rules otherwise.

'Act against illegal construction in Binyamin'

Regavim turns to Supreme Court to force government to act against illegal construction by Arabs near Jewish towns in Samaria.

'A fatal blow to privacy'

PM calls on Supreme Court to reconsider its demand he reveal content of private conversations with Israel Hayom owner, officials.

Appeal: Reform prayer at Western Wall is illegal

Organization claims that planned 'Women of the Wall' prayer service at Western Wall is a violation of Supreme Court ruling.

State to Supreme Court:

'Regulation Law is in Israel's national interests'

Government tells Supreme Court Regulation Law is fair to landowners, necessary in the face of racist PA laws banning land sales to Jews.

Regavim petition:

The road to Rawabi must pass through the Supreme Court

Regavim movement demands Supreme Court order removal of road to Arab city built without consent of landowners.

Chief Rabbinate: Supreme Court overstepped authority

Chief Rabbinate says Supreme Court cannot force alterations at Western Wall plaza.

Supreme Court: Protests against Attorney General must be moved

Supreme Court accedes to residents' requests, moves anti-Mandelblit protests to nearby park.

'The Supreme Court doesn't respect the law'

Regulation Law's creators slam Supreme Court for overstepping boundaries, dealing with things not in its jurisdiction.

Supreme Court freezes Regulation Law

Justice Neal Hendel issues a temporary injunction effectively barring state from implementing regulation procedures detailed in the Law.

Arabs petition Supreme Court to expel Jews from Hevron building

Despite proof of purchase, Arab family claims relative who sold building to Jews had no right to do so, demand Jewish residents be expelled.

Supreme Court intervenes: Tax on third apartment nullified

Law pushed by Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon to tax owners of three or more housing units thrown out by Supreme Court.

Supreme Court postpones evictions in Sde Boaz

High Court issues order preventing demolition of 4 houses in Gush Etzion that were slated for demolition tomorrow morning.

'We heard Eizenkot but we're going to the Supreme Court'

Despite Chief of Staff's statement, family of Elor Azariya intent on appealing his sentence to the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court orders return of terrorists' bodies

Supreme Court rules police cannot hold bodies of terrorists who murdered 2 policemen on the Temple Mount. Terrorists are Israeli citizens.

US rabbis support Israeli government on adoption criteria

Coalition for Jewish Values quotes Torah, also points to longterm surveys showing negative impact on chldren raised by same-sex partners.

State asks Supreme Court to reject petitions on Western Wall

State informs Supreme Court that the Western Wall deal has been canceled and it was decided instead to renovate the mixed gender area.

Haifa Chemicals lays off 1,200 workers

Lack of raw materials forces Haifa Chemicals to furlough employees, with mass layoffs expected.

'The Supreme Court has become the legislator'

Law Committee to discuss today Basic Law amendment meant to curtail Supreme Court's ability to reject Knesset bills.

Homes of killers of Arab teen will not be demolished

Supreme Court rules act of deterrence not necessary after murderers of Arab teen receive 21 years to life in prison.

Illegal Arab outpost built next to train bridge in Jerusalem

Supreme Court issues temporary injunction against illegal construction of new Arab outpost near tunnel vital to Jerusalem-Tel Aviv railway.

US Supreme Court partially reinstates Trump travel ban

'Balance tips in favor of Government’s compelling need to provide for Nation’s security.'

All eyes on US Supreme Court amid retirement rumors

Growing signs inside Washington that one of the Supreme Court's 8 associate justices will be resigning this year - possibly this week.

The end of the Supreme Court's anti-settler discrimination

Knesset gives preliminary approval to law mandating Judea and Samaria issues be handled in regional courts instead of Supreme Court.

Will new courts protect settlers from Civil Admin. overreach?

Government gives backing to bill which would establish courts for Judea and Samaria, enable residents to challenge administrative decisions.

Barak blasts 'fascist' Shaked

Former Prime Minister accuses Justice Minister of fascism following her row with Supreme Court President.

Lawsuit demands equal rights for religious Jewish athletes

Supreme Court receives petition to stop discrimination against Sabbath-observant athletes among professional sports associations in Israel.

Finance Minister told the Supreme Court 'No!'

Finance Minister Kahlon refuses to follow Supreme Court's demand to re-pass law on third apartment tax.

Bill to block leftist court petitions against Jewish towns

Ministerial Committee to vote on bill restricting standing on petitions against Jewish communities to those directly affected by case.

Gafni: Supreme Court crossed the line

Chairman of Knesset Finance Committee: We are the only nation in the world where the people do not choose the Supreme Court judges.

'Not everything is adjudicable'

Justice Minister doesn't rule out action to restrict judicial power. 'If the judges don't do it themselves, the Knesset may have to act.'

MK Maklev: 'Why did the Supreme Court hurry to rule on Shabbat?'

MK Uri Maklev(UTJ) says that haredi parties are working to cancel by-laws allowing Shabbat commerce and demand a new Supreme Court hearing.

Former Chief Rabbi's sentence reduced by 1 year

Sentence against former Chief Rabbi convicted of bribery reduced to 3 1/2 years in line with plea bargain.

Supreme Court okays Sabbath desecration in Tel Aviv

The Supreme Court approves the Tel Aviv by-law allowing the opening of 160 supermarkets and kiosks on Shabbat.

Supreme Court: Taba Crossing will remain closed

Two Israelis petition Supreme Court for right to vacation in Sinai despite government decision to close crossing due to terror threats.

Supreme Court: No change to Temple Mount restrictions

Court turns down request by Likud MK to issue injunction against Knesset rule barring MKs from visiting holy site.

Glick to Supreme Court: Allow access to Temple Mount

MK Yehuda Glick submits petition to Supreme Court to prevent PM and ministers from issuing orders to police regarding Temple Mount.

Suit against UN for illegal construction in Jerusalem

Regavim petitions Supreme Court against misuse of state lands and illegal construction by UN in Israel's capital.

'No rush to vote for new Chief Justice for Supreme Court'

Chief Justice wants successor appointed as soon as possible, Justice Minister says chief justice needs to be chosen not based on seniority.

Lawyers request additional review of 'fight baby's' case

Child's lawyers request Supreme Court hold additional hearing, say child's best interests were not taken into account.

Women of the Wall petition Supreme Court over Western Wall

Women of the Wall demands right to pray undisturbed at Western Wall against established customs of holy site.

'Don't destroy buildings until Supreme Court ruling'

Attorney General calls on government not to take any action regarding illegal buildings until after upcoming Supreme Court ruling.

'Corruption entered the rabbinical establishment'

The Supreme Court rejected appeal over fictitious rabbinical certificates issued to security personnel by Chief Rabbinate.

'A Jewish judge in Israel is not a gentile court'

Supreme Court Justice Zvi Tal told of Lubavitcher Rebbe's blessing upon appointment; Judge Kister related close association with Chazon Ish.

State responds to petitions over prime minister's investigations

The State rejected claims that Mandelblit disqualify himself from prime minister's investigations.

Attorney General allows State to defend Regulation Law

A-G signals he will not testify against Regulation Law despite opposing it.

Ofra reservists protest demolitions in IDF uniforms

Ofra reservists call on people to come in IDF uniform and protest demolitions in Ofra. "We are not second-class citizens or lawbreakers.'

'We are being evicted for an imaginary owner - is that justice?'

Vardit Kfir, whose house in Ofra is being evacuated Tuesday, says residents are there to stay. 'Land of Israel belongs to the Jews'.