Judges
Former Supreme Court justice Edna Arbel passes away
Arbel authored the principal opinion in the High Court’s 2013 ruling that struck down a 2012 amendment to the Prevention of Infiltration Law.
Father, uncle sentenced to life for honor killing of 14-year-old girl in Pakistan
Jewish Pennsylvania judge leaves Democratic Party citing ‘disturbingly common’ antisemitism
A century since Dreyfus's wrongful conviction, a family member is promoted in the IDF
Daniella Wexler: Retrospective or new exhibition?
In her current retrospective at the Jerusalem Theatre, the historical works appear in reproduction, embellished with painted decorative margins and additional new images.
Judge rejects 'Qatargate' suspect's appeal against extended detention
"Qatar is not an enemy state, senior officials in the security system work with Qatar," the appeal argues.
Grapevine: Jerusalem justice
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Leaving a legacy: Judge Varda Wirth Livne retires as president of National Labor Court
The occasion was marked by a ceremony attended by other justices, as well as a speech by Chief Justice Isaac Amit.
Judge who blocked Palestinian activist's deportation is an observant Jew
One more Jewish voice said Khalil should not be deported: Judge Jesse Furman of the Southern District of New York.
Levin-Sa’ar compromise politicizes judicial selection process, A-G says
A-G warns that the proposed judicial selection reform prioritizes politics over professionalism, risking judicial independence and altering the balance of Israel’s legal system.
Netanyahu trial testimony to be limited to 14 more hearings
The defense estimates that it needs 33-35 total testimonies, with Monday only being the twelfth hearing since Netanyahu first took the stand in December.
Knesset bill increases government control over judicial ombudsman appointment
How will the government’s proposal politicize the judicial watchdog appointment?
Yossi Avni-Levy wins Sapir Prize for Literature
Avni-Levy will receive NIS 180,000 ($50,000) and his novel will be translated into Arabic and another language of his choosing, broadening its reach and fostering cross-cultural dialogue.
Dan Meridor: Levin-Sa’ar proposal will politicize High Court appointments
The new proposal also includes a mechanism to prevent a stalemate in high court appointments.
