Judiciary
Former DOJ lawyer alleges Trump university antisemitism probes lacked evidence
The complaint said Van Erem and others suggested to also open probes into allegations of anti-Muslim bias on university campuses but those proposals "were not pursued by leadership."
Pay-for-slay: Could the Palestinian Authority be held legally liable for October 7?
Israel might be headed towards its own January 6 moment - opinion
Why Netanyahu rejected compromise with Noam Sohlberg in probing October 7 - analysis
Supreme Court president warns attacks on judiciary threaten democratic order
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit warns Israel’s judiciary is under a "full-fledged attack," emphasizing the erosion of judicial independence and the rule of law in the country.
Gov’t tells High Court it lacks authority to order state inquiry into October 7 failures
The government told Israel’s High Court of Justice it has no authority to compel a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures, citing separation of powers.
Israeli bar exam passed by nearly 68% of first-time examinees, as divide widens
Overall, 1,545 candidates passed the exam, reflecting a general pass rate of 52.32% and an average score of 59.2.
President Trump must invite Reza Pahlavi to the White House - opinion
The White House talking with Reza Pahlavi could pressure Tehran and support an orderly transition of power.
Israeli government's attack on the judiciary is a warning from history - opinion
The incitement machine against the judiciary and gatekeepers was not invented in Israel – it was born in Europe a century ago.
Prosecution presses Netanyahu on Nir Hefetz ties as cross-examination in Case 4000 intensifies
Testimony by Hefetz, portions of which were read in court, describes Netanyahu as the driving force behind attempts to encourage the creation of a privately owned news channel.
Levin demands cancellation of Supreme Court conference, warns of further steps
In a sharply worded letter sent to Courts Administration Director Judge Tzachi Uziel, Levin called for the cancellation of a study day titled “Education for Democracy,” scheduled for January 25.
Supreme Court President responds to threats, vows judiciary will not be intimidated
Supreme Court President Justice Isaac Amit's letter follows comments issued by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in which the minister referred to Amit as a “violent, predatory megalomaniac."
Smotrich: Supreme Court chief is 'violent megalomaniac,' gov’t will 'trample' court
The judicial branch's spokesperson said Smotrich's attack on Yitzhak Amit does not amount to "legitimate public discourse," in response to the finance minister.
Israel needs reckoning and renewal - its leaders must finally accept accountability - opinion
We are being told that the same ministers who failed in the years leading up to October 7 – and on October 7 itself – should determine who will investigate those failures.
