Justice

Israel's police, security forces support and enable West Bank settler violence - opinion

“Should I have just stood there and allowed the settler sheep and donkeys to steal fodder?” I asked. The expression on her face said yes.

 A Palestinian man stands next to a burnt car after an attack by Israeli settlers in Kafr Malik, in the West Bank, June 26, 2025.
Mahash, the Police Internal Investigations Department, in Jerusalem on November 30, 2025.

Chief prosecutor warns police watchdog must remain independent as reform faces court challenge

Ultra orthodox jewish men protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order, at the home of Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg in Alon Shvut, June 3, 2026.

Over 60 arrested following violent haredi protest at Supreme Court judge’s residence

Ultra orthoodx jewish men block a road and clash with police during a protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order, in Jerusalem, June 1, 2026.

Riot at Justice Sohlberg’s home exposes dangerous double standard on Israeli rule of law - comment


Netanyahu's logic on the judicial reforms is flawed - opinion

While millions of citizens voted for the right-wing camp, the extent of judicial reform was not on the ballot.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu holds last Sunday’s cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, as Justice Minister Yariv Levin looks on.

My Word: Legal reform, trial and errors

Demonstrators took to the streets – and more seriously, tried to block main highways – with declarations that the reform was a “coup d’état.” Is this as dangerous as the reforms?

 UPREME COURT President Esther Hayut and justices take their seats for a hearing on January 5 regarding the appointment of Shas leader Arye Deri as a minister.

Justice Minister announced plans for judicial reform: What happens now?

The committee on Monday begins its debates on the first out of the three laws.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin holds a press conference at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem on January 4, 2023.

Israel's new gov't must be careful with judicial reform - editorial

Let’s learn from these lessons, hold a sincere dialogue and be open to learning from the other side. This is what being a democracy is really about.

 Thousands of protestors gather in Tel Aviv to protest the new government and the proposed judicial reforms of Justice Minister Yariv Levin, January 7, 2023.

Israel's judicial reform needs legitimacy to be effective - analysis

For these reforms to work, they will need public legitimacy, and for that legitimacy to be granted, all sides of the political spectrum need to have a say.

 Israeli opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu gestures at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on May 30, 2022.

Rothman to 'Post': Judicial reforms to strengthen Israeli democracy

MK Simcha Rothman explained to The Jerusalem Post the next steps for the proposed judicial reforms.

 MK Simcha Rothman at a special committee meeting on the "Deri Law", at the Knesset, the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem, on December 15, 2022.

Kiryat Arba terrorist home razing frozen until High Court hears petition

 LEFT: Slain victim of Kiryat Arba terror attack, 50-year-old Ronen Hanania. RIGHT: IDF soldiers operate at the scene of the attack, October 29, 202.

In end-of-term briefing, outgoing Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar remains unperturbed

Outgoing Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar leaves his position reflecting on changes he made and changes that need to come.

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar heading to  cabinet meeting, June 26, 2022.

Lebanon's top judge decries political meddling, calls for 'revolution' in courts

Lebanon's 'chaotic situation' requires a "revolution in approaches" to resolve, Suhail Abboud, head of Lebanon's Supreme Judicial Council, said.

 Relatives of victims of Beirut port explosion burn tires during a protest, after a Lebanese court removed the judge leading the investigation into the explosion, outside the Justice Palace in Beirut, Lebanon February 19, 2021

Will incoming gov't ruin checks and balances in Israel's legal system?

LEGAL AFFAIRS: What would the court-override movement mean for the legal establishment?

 THE JUSTICE Ministry offices in Jerusalem.