Supreme Court

'The Supreme Court is Disconnected from the Public'

Minister Miri Regev condemns 'shocking' Beit El demolition, notes many would like to see Supreme Court justices replaced.

Cleared for publication

Northern Rabbi Accused of Sexual Abuse Named

Rabbi Ezra Sheinberg of Tzfat has been accused by no fewer than ten women of abuse.

'The Supreme Court is Racist Against Jews'

As court moves towards demolition in historical Hevron region, expert reveals miscarriage of justice favoring Arabs in case after case.

Supreme Court Rules to Demolish in Town North of Jerusalem

State backs building company petitioning to continue project in Beit El, but court strikes down saying no planning deadline was given.

Livni: Netanyahu Held Elections to Control the Media

Former minister claims PM wants to destroy democracy, save Israel Hayom. Meanwhile, Netanyahu makes life hard for Channel 10.

Shaked: Democracy Requires a Balance of Power

New Justice Minister tells Bar Association she will do her best to maintain status of judiciary while reinforcing executive branch's power.

Shaked Promises to Restore Checks and Balances

Incoming Justice Minister aims to conserve the status of the Supreme Court - as long as it does not detract from other branches.

Supreme Court Rejects Yesh Atid Petition

Justice Daphne Barak-Erez rejects petition on grounds of Knesset, Attorney General response.

Government Given 12 Hours to Respond to Yesh Atid Appeal

Supreme Court orders government and Attorney General to respond to appeal against expansion of cabinet by 8:00 Monday.

Arab Settlement on Ancient Jewish Village to be Demolished

Supreme Court throws out petition of Arab squatters allowing demolition of 80 illegal buildings on site of ancient Susya.

Coalition Deal to Stop Supreme Court Interference

Agreement draft between Likud and UTJ includes clause preventing court from cancelling laws passed by majority of MKs.

Overturned: Hanin Zoabi, Baruch Marzel May Run for 20th Knesset

Supreme Court accepts both appeals from two MKs banned due to 'racism' charges; outrage at Zoabi's reinstatement.

Supreme Court: Why Does Ban Against Charlie Hebdo Still Stand?

Supreme Court orders Ahmed Tibi, Salim Joubran, and Attorney General to explain why injunction against Yisrael Beytenu still in place.

Supreme Court Orders Demolition of Ofra Homes By 2017

Nine families to be evicted from their homes in Judea-Samaria after petition from Palestinians, leftist NGO.

Supreme Court Paves Way Again for Infiltrator Law

High Court for Justice petition struck down Tuesday, paving way for Holot detention center to be re-opened.

'How Will Israel Look Without Arab Parties?'

Israel's Supreme Court judges discussed on Sunday the petition against March's law raising the electoral threshold to 3.25% from 2%.

MK Shaked Vows to Check Courts' Power

The judicial branch has more power than the executive and legislative ones, complains Jewish Home MK.

Self-Defense? Controversy Over Man Who Killed Alleged Rapist

Dozens gathered to support 25 year-old who killed alleged rapist in Netanya in 2010, saying it was 'self-defense.'

Supreme Court to Rule on Demolition of Terrorists' Homes

The Supreme Court will decide Wednesday to allow the IDF to carry out Netanyahu's order for the demolitions of five terrorists' homes.

Prayer Rally to Save Samaria Town from Destruction

Residents charge government with betraying promise to recognize Givat Assaf, most of which is legally registered.

New Supreme Court Judges: Mazuz and Baron

Menachem Mazuz was Attorney General during the Gaza Disengagement and the Katzav case.

Two New Supreme Court Justices to Be Elected

New President and Vice-President of the Supreme Court goes to vote Sunday - and many candidates stand to take the position.

High Court: Hareidi Schools May Ignore Gov't Intervention

The Supreme Court upholds hareidi-religious schools' right not to teach core subjects.

Feiglin: Zoabi Isn't the Problem, the Supreme Court Is

MK Feiglin objects to the police investigation against MK Zoabi, reminds that the Supreme Court allowed her to run for the Knesset.

State Refuses to Declare Protective Edge a 'War'

State Attorney calls for Supreme Court to reject Knesset call to upgrade operation - does such a decision impact compensation?

Supreme Court Postpones Memorial Homes' Demolitions

Caravans dedicated in the memories of murdered Israeli teens to be given two weeks for authorization after uproar.

Activist: Pro-Hamas MK will Stay in Knesset

Attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir warns: Zoabi will stay in Knesset despite her support for terrorism.

Slain Policeman's Widow Urges Court to Demolish Terrorist's Home

Hadas Mizrahi tearfully asks the State to reject petition protesting punishment for her husband's murderer.

Six Suspects Arrested, Released, in Dadon Murder Investigation

Released for publication: initial investigation saw suspects detained by ISA - before investigation turned elsewhere.

IDF 'Undermined' Supreme Court To Block 'Settlers'

General Alon signs order forbidding access to land registrars in Judea Samaria, despite court ruling and upcoming petition.

Watch: Israelis Return Home to Hevron After 5 Years

Three Jewish families come home after Defense Minister authorizes their return to Beit HaShalom, Hevron.

Expert: It Could be Years Before Olmert Goes to Prison

Professor Suzie Navot says that Olmert will appeal his bribery conviction and that this process can take years.

Final Ruling

It's Final: Hevron's 'Peace House' belongs to Jews

After a six-year-long trial, Supreme Court rules that disputed house in Hevron was duly purchased.