Supreme Court

Justice Minister: Livni should be ashamed of herself

Justice Minister slams predecessor Tzipi Livni for unfair criticism, promises new Amona town will be built.

'Shaked wants a submissive court'

Leftist MK Tzipi Livni says Justice Minister 'wants a court which will not criticize the government or limit the government's activities.'

'Judicial activism will become a rare event'

Former District Judge to Arutz Sheva about new High Court appointments: 'They won't oppose judicial activism, but will use it sparingly.'

'New Supreme Court Judge biased against men'

Head of Family Research Institute says new Justice has history of punishing divorced men who want to be involved in raising their children.

Likud Minister: Don't get too excited about Court appointments

'To think that the appointments will drastically change the face of the Supreme Court is not realistic.'

'Stop treating Jews in Yesha as second class citizens'

Former Yesha Council member praises appointment of new judges for Supreme Court, calls for end of references to 'occupied territories.'

Supreme Court OKs sealing of terrorist's home

Court rejects petition of family of terrorist who murdered 4 soldiers in ramming attack, says they knew of attack beforehand.

'The judges work with complete autonomy'

Chief Justice Naor sends a message to judges across Israel, blessing the appointment of 4 new justices to the Supreme Court.

Shaked: Next project - haredi judge

After three conservative judges appointed to High Court, Justice Minister clarifies next undertaking: to appoint haredi Supreme Court judge

'New supreme court justices positive step, but not a revolution'

Attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir welcomed the changes in the Supreme Court, but said it was too soon to claim victory.

Four new judges appointed to Supreme Court

The Judicial Selection Committee appointed four new judges to the Supreme Court Wednesday.

'Privatizing kashrut certification will lead to lower standards'

Supreme Court to rule on petition to allow other bodies besides Rabbinate to grant kashrut certification.

Supreme Court: Does Regulation Law apply to Ofra houses?

Supreme Court asks the state whether the Regulation Law can be applied to the nine houses in Ofra, which would obviate their demolition.

State responds to Supreme Court: PM can serve as Minister

State claims there is no reason PM Netanyahu shouldn't serve as Foreign Minister, and this is accepted practice since state was founded.

Ofra residents to court: Seal off our homes, don't destroy them

Residents of neighborhood slated for demolition say Regulation Law could normalize their homes, asks they be sealed, not destroyed.

Justice Minister: We won't cave in to Arab threats

Ayelet Shaked speaks about BDS and her plan for reining in Supreme Court.

State recommends curtailing Shabbat soccer

AG promotes gradual Shabbat soccer game reduction while finding solutions for religious players as long as Shabbat games continue.

First:

State utilizes Regulation Law

Prosecution asks court to halt Adei Ad demolitions: 'State required to examine Law's ramifications for buildings.'

'Why are only laws proposed by the left constitutional?'

Tourism Minister slams judicial appointments system as undemocratic, allowing one side to dominate courts and usurp Knesset authority

'The Supreme Court has become a threat to democracy'

MK Glick says Supreme Court overruling laws passed by the Knesset too often to be democratic, has become a separate power unto itself.

Rivlin opposes Regulation Law

President Rivlin fears Regulation Law will cause Israel to be seen as 'apartheid state,' opposes right-wing lawmaking attempts.

Proposed law aims to give Knesset full authority

Proposed law aims to cancel Supreme Court's 'right' to cancel laws enacted by Knesset, suggests Israel adopt UK-like model.

'Overnight our home became illegal'

State could face lawsuits from thousands of people who would lose their homes if the Regulation Law is overturned.

'Stalin also had to have his laws approved by the court'

Retired Supreme Court justice slams Right's attempts to curb Supreme Court's power, compares Israel to former USSR.

'Cancellation of Regulation Law will lead to sovereignty'

MK Miki Zohar says the government should apply Israel sovereignty to Judea and Samaria if the Supreme Court annuls the Regulation Law.

Unprecedented move

Attorney General to oppose Regulation Law in Supreme Court

Mandelblit expected to attend petition hearing, argue against regulation law, and present position contrary to that of government.

MK Smotrich sets sights on Supreme Court

Anticipating High Court rejection of Regulation Law, Jewish Home MK plans enabling bill to reinstate laws struck down by Court.

Supreme Court targets additional neighborhood for demolition

'Yesterday it was Amona, today it's us.' Court issues eviction orders for 17 buildings in Jewish town east of Ariel.

Likud Minister to Court: Don't nullify Regulation Law

Tourism Minister Levin says Supreme Court must respect Knesset's decision, stop legislating from the bench.

'We expect Bennett to take up the reins'

Rosh Yeshiva of Beit El Yeshiva says he expects Education Minister to pass Regulation Law and establish Israeli sovereignty.

'Supreme Court has mercy on Bedouin, but not on Jews'

Supreme Court criticized for allowing demolition of Bedouin homes to be delayed until outpost is regulated after refusing to do so for Amona

'Amona evictions caused by foreign-funded organizaion'

Leader of campaign to save Amona decries 'injustice' of Supreme Court ruling and influence of foreign-funded NGO, condemns violence.

Israeli attorney: Double number of Supreme Court justices

Attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir calls on Justice Minister to 'change rules of game,' double number of Supreme Court justices.

Bill introduced to reduce powers of Supreme Court

Proposed bill would limit the power of the Supreme Court to order the eviction of entire Jewish communities from their homes.

Amona residents may not have to move far

Location considered for new town for Amona residents just a few kilometers away from their old homes.

Final Amona home evacuated

Security forces evacuate the residents of the last house in Amona. Synagogue expected to be evacuated in the morning.

State will not recommend postponement of Ofra demolitions

The state opposes postponing demolition of four houses in Ofra slated for next Wednesday, agrees to postpone other five houses until April.

'Supreme Court not authorized to adjudicate Western Wall'

Rabbinate Legal Advisor to present opinion to Attorney General that Supreme Court unauthorized to consider petitions regarding Western Wall.

Supreme Court to discuss postponement of Ofra eviction

Supreme Court President to discuss demolition of nine homes in Ofra. The residents will launch a hunger strike in protest.

Body of Arab attacker to be returned to family

High Court orders to release body of Bedouin who killed policeman during evacuation of illegal buildings in Umm al-Hiran.

Supreme Court freezes Amona outline

Supreme Court temporarily orders state not to construct new homes for Amona residents following petition by Arabs and leftist organzation.

'Supreme Court bears responsibility for Bedouin terror attack

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin blamed the Supreme Court and Arab Knesset members for the terror attack in Umm Al-Hiran.

Giving out balloons in protest of Supreme Court's 'inflated ego'

Activists give out balloons in Jerusalem in protest of overreach of Supreme Court.

Supreme Court rules in favor of Women of the Wall

High court demands government justify religious status quo at Western Wall.

High Court rules against Rabbinical Court: "Heaven forbid"

Judges rules that for next 21 days rabbinical court may not rule on efficacy of divorce granted to woman by comatose husband.

Retired Supreme Court President: The judges aren't leftists

Retired Supreme Court President Dorit Beinisch says Supreme Court judges 'aren't leftists, they're professionals.'

60 days to address discrimination on Temple Mount

Minister of Public Security and Police Chief to respond within 60 days to petition on discrimination against Jews visiting Temple Mount.

'Attacks on Azariya verdict threaten democracy'

Supreme Court President says criticism of military court following Azariya verdict crosses boundaries of political discourse in democracy.

Kahlon criticizes Netanyahu on housing crisis

Finance Minister responds to PM's remarks on housing crisis and comments, "I, too, want housing for all, but at reasonable prices".

Women of the Wall to stage provocative ceremony at Western Wall

Women of the Wall to stage provacative candle-lighting ceremony the day before court hears petition on mandatory women's Torah reading.

New video pokes fun at Israel's Supreme Court

Satire group publishes video called 'Supreme Court: We decide it for you."

INTO THE FRAY: Amona-A strategic defeat for Zionism

'Court wanted to bring Amona residents to their knees'

Rabbi Haim Druckman criticizes Supreme Court for demanding unconditional response from Amona residents.

Supreme Court grants 45-day delay for Amona evacuation

Court agrees to government's request to push off eviction of Amona residents by 45 days, after residents pledge not to resist evacuation.

Bennett: Court cannot abuse residents of Judea and Samaria

Education Minister criticizes Supreme Court demand that residents of Amona agree unconditionally to evacuate peacefully.

Amona residents respond to Supreme Court demand

Amona residents unconditionally pledge to be evacuated peacefully.

Supreme Court: Amona declaration not good enough

Supreme Court says that Amona residents' declaration of peaceable behavior during eviction must be 'unconditional,' demand resubmission.

Amona residents submit declaration to High Court

In response to the High Court's demand that Amona residents commit to peaceful evacuation, residents submitted declaration to the court.

State files petition to delay Amona evacuation

The State Attorney's Office filed a petition to the Supreme Court Tuesday evening to delay the evacuation of Amona by 45 days.

Naor: Don’t bring politics into the appointment of judges

'The choice of Court candidates should be free of any political considerations and be based on candidates' qualifications and character.'