Supreme Court
Future Israel (Part II): Structure of government - opinion
Without a governing constitution, the court has no solid legal basis on which to make its decisions, therefore setting itself up for conflict and criticism.
High Court presses Levin to advance district court appointments by Tuesday
Attorney-General guidelines could freeze political diplomatic appointments - explainer
High Court gives Gaza NGOs 30 days to submit employee lists, backs Israel registration rule
Journalistic privilege expanded by Supreme Court in Assenheim case
The decision does not end the police effort to obtain material from the interview. Rather, the court ordered police to submit a new, narrowed, and concrete request by June 3.
High Court presses Levin over refusal to work with Supreme Court president Amit
The High Court pressed Justice Minister Yariv Levin over his refusal to cooperate with Supreme Court President Isaac Amit on judicial appointments.
Musician Yuval Vilner named as suspect in alleged rape of Shaylee Atary, Naama Shahar
In March, the court had temporarily barred publication of his name, holding off on disclosure due to claims that publication could trigger a suicidal act.
Two-thirds of Israelis support immediately forming commission of inquiry into October 7, poll finds
The main point of contention, the poll found, is whether or not the judiciary should be involved in the inquiry committee.
High Court cancels Karhi’s removal of KAN search chairwoman, orders appointment process to advance
Justices say minister lacked basis to remove retired judge Nechama Munitz, whose committee is central to filling vacancies on public broadcaster’s council.
Levin's refusal to meet with Supreme Court harms Israeli public, judiciary, AG argues
“In effect, from a system-of-government perspective, this constitutes a severe, unjustified, and unexplained infringement by the executive branch on the judiciary."
State asks High Court for more time in Arab-Israeli bodies retention petition, families oppose
The petition asks the court to order the immediate release of the bodies for burial, arguing that the justification previously relied upon by the state no longer applies.
Israel’s deep state debate, judicial legitimacy crisis - opinion
Israel’s Supreme Court battle is now framed through the lens of a “deep state” narrative.
High Court gives Levin until Thursday to say when he will convene Judicial Selection Committee
The decision, issued by Justices Ofer Grosskopf, Alex Stein, and Gila Canfy-Steinitz, followed a hearing on Levin’s continued refusal to fully convene the committee.
When the police violate the law, thank the Supreme Court - opinion
The police do as they please and answer to no one. But more importantly, the police have been given free license to do so by none other than Israel’s Supreme Court and its proxies.
