Supreme Court

Yair Netanyahu:

'Protests made me flee Israel'

Yair Netanyahu claimed in a recent interview that the protests against him grew so violent that he had to move to Miami - and that even there, protesters spent a fortune tracking his movements.

State requests extension for haredi draft lawsuit

The state has petitioned the Supreme Court for a 16-day extension for its response to the petition regarding sanctions against young haredim who refuse to enlist.

An end to an era:

Supreme Court won't review IVF mixup ruling

Supreme Court rejects genetic parents' request for additional hearing on custody of IVF mixup baby Sophia, closing the case and ensuring she remains with her birth family.

Amid Iran conflict:

IDF requests extension for response on Draft Law petition

IDF set to request extension for response to Supreme Court petition regarding Draft Law, citing the ongoing conflict with Iran; emphasizes 50,000 draft orders will be sent to haredim as scheduled.

Justice Minister Levin:

'I do not recognize Judge Yitzhak Amit'

Justice Minister states in TV interview that Judge Yitzhak Amit "is not the President of the Supreme Court - I do not recognize him and will not recognize him because he was elected through an invalid and illegal process."

In Depth:

The Civil Service Commissioner Controversy

Israel's Civil Service, while essential for running government institutions effectively, is rarely a matter for the limelight, but a recent shift in its leadership has seen the Supreme Court overrule both the Prime Minister and an existing law.

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Government supporters protest Supreme Court in Jerusalem

Tens of thousands rally outside Supreme Court against judicial interference, declaring support for elected government and national priorities.

Netanyahu:

'We have a mission, complete victory'

Prime Minister Netanyahu called on Israelis to attend a right-wing rally expected on Thursday in Jerusalem, calling it "a demonstration against the rule of the bureaucrats. Who are you? Were you elected Prime Minister?"

'An unusual precedent'

Baby Sophia's genetic parents demand new Supreme Court hearing

After losing custody, genetic parents of Sophia, IVF mixup baby, petition Supreme Court for new hearing. 'This case will shape Israeli family law for generations.'

Supreme Court rules:

Dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar was improper

Supreme Court rules on dismissal of Shin Bet chief even after the government withdrew the dismissal in light of Bar's resignation.

Supreme Court: IVF mixup baby to remain with birth parents

Supreme Court rejects genetic parents' appeal, upholds District Court decision to allow Sophia, now 2, to remain with her birth parents.

Minister Amsalem:

'We need to oust the Attorney General'

"We need to oust the Attorney General. If the Supreme Court wants to reinstate her – let them. After that, we’ll deal with all of the Supreme Court’s decisions," says Minister David Amsalem.

'Justice or Persecution?':

MK Simcha Rothman denounces legal system in Supreme Court

Knesset Constitution Committee Chair Simcha Rothman warned of public distrust and judicial overreach in a case involving a former Netanyahu advisor and vowed to fight misuse of power.

Netanyahu:

'ISA director lied about warning of massacre'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed in an affidavit to the Supreme Court that Ronen Bar lied about having given warning of the war.

Netanyahu to ministers:

What you'll reveal about Ronen Bar will shock you

Netanyahu to the ministers before submitting an affidavit against the Shin Bet Chief: 'What you will reveal about what Ronen Bar ordered an hour before the massacre, including transcripts, will shock you.'

Supreme Court to gov't: Explain why haredim haven't been drafted

Supreme Court demands Israeli government explain why haredim have not been drafted on a scale appropriate for IDF's needs.

Rabbi Eliyahu:

Supreme Court ruling that contradicts the law has no standing

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu said that the halakha does not require one to obey a Supreme Court ruling if it contradicts the law.

Supreme Court grants extension for Ronen Bar's response

A new report suggests that the added time is due to the Prime Minister's Office working to reach a compromise with Bar.

Bar to submit affidavit against govt. & set date for retirement

In the affidavit he will submit to the Supreme Court in against his dismissal, the Shin Bet chief is expected to attack the political echelon and also set a date for the end of his term.

Supreme Court rejects PM's request to lift order on ISA chief

Justices again call on govt. and AG to reach a compromise on the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, reject PM's request to lift the interim order keeping Bar at his position.

Supreme Court:

Petition demanding Israel supply electricity to Gaza rejected

Israeli Supreme Court states Israel has no obligation to provide electricity to Gaza and the petition demanding it do so is non-justiciable,

Justice Noam Sohlberg sworn in as Dep. Chief Justice

Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg sworn in as court's Deputy Chief Justice, minister who boycotted Chief Justice's swearing-in ceremony attends Sohblerg's.

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

'Do not summon Ronen Bar to discussions, do not work with him'

Minister Smotrich blasts the Supreme Court's ruling which froze the dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, calls on the Prime Minister not to cooperate with Ronen Bar.

Supreme Court freezes firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar

Court rules Bar must remain in his position for the time being, allows candidates to replace him to be interviewed but not announcements on who will be the next Shin Bet chief.

Justice Sohlberg's compromise proposal in Shin Bet chief firing

Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg proposes having the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee deal with the issue of the government's attempt to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Cabinet ministers issue joint condemnation of Supreme Court

Multiple ministers denounced the Supreme Court today for its handling of the hearing regarding the dismissal of Ronen Bar.

Happening now:

Supreme Court hears petitions against Shin Bet Chief's ouster

The Israeli Supreme Court will hear eight petitions filed against the government's decision to dismiss Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar.

Former Shin Bet chief submits affidavit against Netanyahu

The former head of the Shin Bet, Yoram Cohen, claims in an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court: "Netanyahu asked me to exploit the Shin Bet's authority for personal political purposes."

State to Supreme Court:

'Preventing firing of Shin Bet chief will harm national security'

State asks court to reject petitions against the firing of Ronen Bar, citing the crisis of trust between the government and bar at a crucial time.

Justice Minister draws red line for Supreme Court

Justice Minister Yariv Levin calls on government not to work with ISA chief Ronen Bar if Supreme court cancels his dismissal. 'You'll see that he'll get up and leave.'

Supreme Court:

Tel Aviv ignored rights of Orthodox worshipers

Supreme Court justices criticize Tel Aviv municipality for its opposition to the traditional gender-segregated prayers in public places in its opposition to the prayers of the Rosh Yehudi organization.

AG to Supreme Court:

Delay hearing on appeals against Ben Gvir's appointment

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara asks Supreme Court to delay hearing on appeal against National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's appointment as minister, citing 'progress' in discussions.

Benny Gantz:

Sharvit is fit for the job; the move seeks to challenge the court

National Unity Party chairman abstains from opposing the appointment of Eli Sharvit as ISA Director, but said that Netanyahu needed to wait for the Supreme Court to hear the petitions against Bar's dissmissal.

Supreme Court rejects petition to allow aid into Gaza

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Israel is not required under international or Israeli law to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip.

Ben-Gvir demands:

'AG must turn over all docs related to investigation against me'

National Security Minister calls on Supreme Court to order the Attorney General to disclose all material related to the Shin Bet investigation against him. 'Shock to every citizens in a democratic country,'

Protesters outside justice's home:

'Enough interference in government decisions'

Im Tirtzu activists protest outside home of Supreme Court Justice Gila Canfy Steinitz, demanding she cease interference in government decisions. 'In a sane world, ISA chief would have stepped down or been fired a day after the massacre.'

Supreme Court rejects A-G's position on ISA candidates

Court rules that the PM can interview candidates to head the Shin Bet, rejecting Attorney-General Baharav-Miara's argument that these interviews cannot be done now, but keeps in place order preventing current Shin Bet chief from being dismissed.

'The issue is not judicable'

Government: Reject petitions against ISA chief's dismissal

In its reply to the requests for an interim ruling on the petitions against the dismissal of the ISA Director Ronen Bar, the government claims that it has the power to dismiss him and therefore it can not be petitioned.

Former Justice Minister:

This is how the law allowing ISA chief's dismissal was born

Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon recalls how then-Deputy Attorney General Meni Mazuz insisted that the Israeli government be able to dismiss an ISA chief - even without stating a reason for the dismissal.

Supreme Court sets date to hear petitions against Bar's dismissal

The Supreme Court will hear the petitions against the dismissal of ISA Director Ronen Bar on April 8th.

We may disagree with it, but we must honor the Supreme Court

I am not naïve. I could write extensively here against our current Supreme Court. Opinion.

Supreme Court freezes dismissal of ISA chief Ronen Bar

Supreme Court freezes dismissal of ISA chief Ronen Bar, until hearing can be held. 'We hereby issue a temporary order suspending the government's decision until a different decision is made.'

Supreme Court rejects petition to block ISA chief's firing

Appeal to prevent government from firing ISA chief Ronen Bar rejected outright by Supreme Court. 'Appeal must be submitted after government decision, not before.'

Supreme Court:

Government has the authority to dismiss ISA Chief

The Supreme Court outright rejects the petition against the government's intention to dismiss ISA Director Ronen Bar, tells petitioners they can return once the government makes a decision.

Dismissal of ISA Chief:

Opposition threatens to petition Supreme Court

Yesh Atid, National Unity, Yisrael Beiteinu, and the Democrats warned the Prime Minister and Attorney General that they would submit a petition against the decision to fire ISA Director Ronen Bar.

State reveals:

Over 20,000 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza during ceasefire

In its response to a petition regarding the cessation of aid to Gaza, the State demands that the Supreme Court not intervene, arguing that this is a security decision subject to the discretion of the executive branch.

Left-wing organizations petition to resume aid to Gaza

A coalition of organizations has urgently petitioned the Supreme Court to prevent the government and military from stopping humanitarian aid to Gaza.

In Depth:

The Yitzhak Amit controversy

Supreme Court president Yitzhak Amit has faced unusual resistance from other highly placed officials. What stands behind this opposition?

A deep state doesn’t get any deeper than this

How judges, generals and bureaucrats abolished Israel's democracy. Opinion.

Supreme Court denies petition for transparency on hostage deal

The Israeli Supreme Court stated that the principle of transparency is overruled by the government's legal right to withhold publication of an agreement that involves state security and foreign affairs.

Herzog slams Netanyahu for skipping Supreme Court inauguration

Israeli President decries decision by Prime Minister, Knesset Speaker not to attend the inauguration of new Supre Court President Justice Yitzhak Amit. 'No place for 1 branch to boycott another.'

Yitzhak Amit to be sworn in, PM, Justice Min. to boycott ceremony

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin will not attend the swearing-in ceremony for Supreme Court Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit, after the police and court refused to investigate the allegations against him.

Attorney General:

Daycare subsidies for yeshiva students ends this month

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara instructs Director General of Israel's Labor Ministry to end daycare subsidies for young yeshiva students who are required to serve in the IDF.

Supreme Court Justices' proposal to coalition rejected outright

Supreme Court Justices asked coalition representatives to submit names of two district judges to replace Esther Hayut and Anat Baron.

Supreme Court Appeal:

'Declassify the full deal between Israel and Hamas'

The nonprofit Israel Democracy Guard has sued for the full details of the deal with Hamas to be made available to the public.

Yitzhak Amit elected as Supreme Court President

Coalition representatives boycott vote to elect Justice Yitzhak Amit as President of the Israeli Supreme Court. Justice Minister Levin refuses to recognize the appointment.

AG to Justice Minister:

Judicial Selection Committee must meet on Sunday

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara pens sharp letter to Justice Minister Yariv Levin, ordering him to drop investigation of conflict of interest complaints against Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit.

After Israel submits response

Supreme Court rejects petitions against hostage deal

State Attorney’s Office submits position on the petition filed to the Supreme Court against hostage release deal: The heart goes out to the petitioners and the other families affected by terror, but the petition should be dismissed. Supreme Court rejects the petitions.

Supreme Court Appeal:

'Minimal honor to bereaved families'

The Choosing Life forum has filed a Supreme Court Appeal against the release of terrorists in the hostage deal.

Gadi Eisenkot's surprising support for Yariv Levin

In a discussion with members of National Unity Party, MK Eisenkot says that the outline of Ministers Sa'ar and Levin is not so bad and speaks out against the seniority system.