Yitzhak Amit

Man confronts Supreme Court President at memorial

Man in the audience shouts, 'You don’t deserve to lay a wreath,' as Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit approaches during state memorial ceremony at Mount Herzl.

‘Brazen mockery’

Justice Amit’s ‘two phones’ remark sparks haredi uproar

Shas accuses Supreme Court President Isaac Amit of mocking the haredi public after he claimed many kosher phone users also carry a regular smartphone.

Cave of the Patriarchs:

Supreme Court dismisses Waqf petition

The judges rejected the petition against the expropriation of space in the cave courtyard. President Yitzhak Amit ruled that the project responds to an essential public need to prevent flooding and to improve freedom of worship.

"The system is terribly corrupt"

Rabbi Eliyahu attacks Supreme Court president

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu sharply criticizes the President of the Supreme Court over the decision to hold a hearing and approve a left-wing protest on the Sabbath.

Due to domestic politics

Israel-India ties under threat

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid threatens to abstain from a plenary special session in honor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi if Supreme Court President is not invited.

Supreme Court justices clash over conference

An unusual conversation took place between the President of the Supreme Court, Yitahak Amit, and the Deputy President Noam Sohlberg and Judge David Mintz, who claimed that the planned conference would be divisive.

Supreme Court conference sparks uproar

Justice Minister Yariv Levin orders cancellation of left-wing conference scheduled to be held in the Supreme Court. 'Time to understand the Supreme Court belongs to all citizens of Israel.'

Smotrich:

'They're trying to silence me in a disgraceful way'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to critics of his statements against the Supreme Court, insisting that he was expressing the will of the people.

Supreme Court freezes closure of Galei Tzahal radio station

Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit ordered a freeze on the government's decision to close Galei Tzahal until the petition is decided.

State commission of inquiry:

Will Judge Amit appoint the state commission of inquiry alone?

Jewish People Policy Institute index finds majority support for a balanced appointment model of a state commission of inquiry on the war. Small minority believes government or Knesset should appoint the commission, sharp gaps between right and left.

Full bench:

Supreme Court move may limit Justice Minister

The entire Supreme Court will preside at an additional hearing on whether Justice Minister Yariv Levin is authorized to appoint a state employee to accompany problematic investigations.

Levin: New peak of disgrace

Supreme Court freezes appointment of inspector in MAG case

Supreme Court halts appointment of retired judge Yosef Ben Hamo to oversee the MAG leak case, pending a decision on a request for further deliberation.

Supreme court president: 'David Zini has no blemishes'

During a High Court of Justice hearing on petitions seeking to cancel David Zini's appointment as head of the Shin Bet, Supreme court president says, 'Zini has no blemishes.'

Is this the leading candidate for State Comptroller?

Political sources point to retired Supreme Court Justice Yosef Elron as the leading candidate - if he agrees to accept the role.

Herzog: 'I am heartbroken'

Knesset session opens in mayhem

The Fourth Session of the 25th Knesset opened with sharp exchanges after Speaker Amir Ohana criticized the judiciary, while President Herzog urged respect, restraint, and national unity.

Petition to cancel all Yeshiva subsidies rejected

The Supreme Court unanimously dismissed a petition seeking to strip all funding from yeshiva students, but Justice Yitzhak Amit indicated to the petitioners that they may file an amended petition.

Despite the disputes:

Justice Min. and Supreme Court chief working together

Despite rift, Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit holding discussions on appointment of judges to the Magistrate and District Courts.

Judges to Attorney General: 'Compromise with government'

Judges grant parties' request and allocate government and Attorney General one week to try to reach agreements, to avoid issuing a ruling.

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.

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."

Netanyahu rejects

Herzog proposes framework for commission of inquiry

Supreme Court President Justice Yitzhak Amit agrees to the proposal of President Isaac Herzog stating that if a decision is made to establish a state commission of inquiry, its composition will be determined in consultation with Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg.

Culture Minister:

'We need a haredi corps'

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar suggests establishing a dedicated IDF corps for haredim amidst the political impasse around the conscription law.

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?

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.

'Hasty and Flawed':

Petition against appointment of Supreme Court President

The Lavi and Im Tirtzu organizations petitioned the Court to annul the appointment of Judge Yitzhak Amit as the President of the Supreme Court.

Bezalel Smotrich:

'We will work to execute Trump's emigration plan for Gaza'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized the risks of the hostage deal and called to adopt President Trump's proposal to move Gazans to another country.

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.

Justice Minister vs AG:

Levin's request rejected, Judicial Selection Cmte to meet Sunday

Supreme Court rejects Justice Minister Yariv Levin's request to delay Judicial Selection Committee meeting in order to investigate complaints against Supreme Court's acting head Yitzhak Amit.

Communications Min.:

Attorney General has declared war on Israel's democracy

Communication Minister Shlomo Karhi slams Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's attempt to block investigation of Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit, warns, 'Judicial revolution will not pass, we'll stand strong.'

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.

Watch: Early-morning protest outside justice's home

Activists from the Im Tirtzu organization, which is fighting to prevent the appointment of Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit as Supreme Court President, hold early-morning protest outside his home.

Police refuse to investigate Supreme Court Justice

The police and Attorney General claim there is insufficient evidence of conflict of interest to proceed against Justice Yitzhak Amit.

Justice Minister Levin demands clarification from Judge Amit

Yariv Levin sent a letter demanding Judge Amit clarify recent allegations of non-disclosure and conflict of interest.

'I didn't know'

Justice Amit appears in legal case under a different name

Justice Yitzhak Amit, candidate for Supreme Court Chief Justice, appeared in a personal lawsuit under a different name and did not report the case to the Supreme Court. Judicial authority: 'Insane claim.'

Prof. Yuval Elbashan:

'Suitable compromise is electing Sohlberg as Supreme President'

Prof. Yuval Elbashan calls on Minister Yariv Levin to give up on abolishing the seniority system and Judge Yitzhak Amit to give up on his dream of becoming Supreme Court President.

Supreme Court Justice:

'Home demolitions are part of State's duty to protect citizens'

Justice Yitzhak Amit reacts to petition against demolition of homes of terrorists who murdered kindergarten teacher. 'Not ethnic cleansing.'

Likud MK:

'Yitzhak Amit won't be the next Supreme Court President'

MK Hanoch Milwidsky says a way will be found to prevent Judge Amit from becoming the next President of the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court: Ben-Gvir can't order police at demonstrations

Justice Yitzhak Amit rejects petition against National Security Minister, bars him from ordering police during specific events.

'Prison is tough on them'

Judge releases terrorists who tried to lynch a Jewish family

Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit certified release of terrorists who attacked a Jewish family in Jerusalem last October to house arrest.

High Court rejects murderer's appeal

Supreme Court rejects appeal of terrorist who stabbed soldier to death, attempted to steal his weapon to murder others.

High Court Allows Jerusalem Day March Through 'Muslim Quarter'

Traditional Rikudegalim march has been held for 30 years; judges dismiss petition from leftist orgs to cancel it.