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
Appointing Isaac Amit risks further eroding trust in Israel’s judiciary - editorial
To appoint Amit, as brilliant a jurist as he might be, to lead the country’s highest court under a cloud of unresolved conflict-of-interest allegations is counter-productive.
Fear for his life: Did Khamenei wear a bulletproof vest at funeral of assassinated judges? - report
Two days after the murder, Iran still doesn't know the motive of the assassinations, sparking rumors of civil unrest.
Yariv Levin requests delay of Supreme Court chief justice appointment over allegations
Israel has been without a chief justice since October 2023, when former chief justice Esther Hayut’s tenure ended.
The judiciary is already politicized - opinion
I DO NOT think that “the policitization of the system” is a reason to object to the new outline. On the contrary, it is time to admit and formally recognize that the system is highly political.
Names of three suspects charged in connection with firing flares at PM Netanyahu's house released
Following a request made by Ofer Doron, Amir Sadeh, and Itai Yafe's lawyers, Judge Menachem Mizrachi approved the publication of their names as suspects in the incident.
Tribute to judge Henry Shakenovsky: A South African-Israeli man of justice
The global assault to undermine Israel by the abuse of law has only intensified, and a new generation of Henry Shakenovskys is needed today more than ever.
The IDF reflects Israeli society: Ethical through and through - opinion
Ancient Torah laws of war resonate in modern Israel, linking ethical society to military strength.
Parashat Shoftim: Balancing moral decisions and personal interests
The more aware we are of the risk that our decisions are influenced by personal interests, the more likely we are to overcome this and make moral and correct decisions.
Court orders all detained protesters released after police fail to provide sufficient reasons
"As I told the police officer during the investigation, 'I went out to demonstrate for the hostages to return home. I didn't know it was illegal.'"
Judicial reform is far from over, gov't is just using new methods - analysis
Two issues – the attorney-general’s status and the makeup of the judicial selection committee – have returned to the forefront of the government’s agenda.
