Supreme Court
Knesset to High Court: Judicial-selection reform may justify professional trade-off
The Knesset told the High Court that lower professional standards among Supreme Court appointees could be justified by greater public trust and a more diverse judiciary.
High Court temporarily freezes parts of Shlomo Karhi's broadcasting reform as petitions grow
Court blocks planned Likud vote over disputed primary rules
High Court names nine-justice panel to hear petitions on law halting arrest of haredi draft dodgers
Supreme Court delays publication of suspect’s name in Shay-Li Atari rape case
Justice Alex Stein says there is ‘first-order public interest’ in disclosure, holds publication pending further review of claimed suicide risk.
Tzohar returns to High Court, seeks order compelling Rabbinate to license it as kosher certifier
The new petition argues that, even after a ruling in November ordering the Rabbinate to decide whether Tzohar qualifies and, if so, to issue a license, the state still has not acted.
Court lifts travel ban on PMO chief Tzachi Braverman despite 'midnight meeting' probe
A magistrate’s court lifted the travel ban on PMO chief Tzachi Braverman, citing the Iran war. The ruling allows him to serve as UK Ambassador despite the ongoing "midnight meeting" investigation.
'Rogue Justice': Exploring how Israel’s top court turned into a political powerhouse - review
Yonatan Green reveals how Israel’s Supreme Court seized power, shaping law and politics with little democratic oversight.
Courts shift to emergency footing as Iran confrontation triggers nationwide restrictions
Judiciary limits activity to urgent hearings through Monday; Levin activates emergency labor law to safeguard essential services.
Supreme Court allows NGOs facing Gaza ban to keep operating, for now
Some 17 NGOs and the Association of International Development Agencies (AIDA) sought an urgent suspension of the ban in a petition to the High Court of Justice.
As the Middle East prepares for war, do not forget Iran's brave protesters - opinion
All of this began not with Iranians who took the streets, not protesting against uranium enrichment or ballistic missiles, but for freedom, liberty, and basic rights.
Jewish family’s toy company challenged Trump’s tariffs, the Supreme Court agreed
For Stephen Woldenberg, the decision to challenge US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs was rooted in a moral obligation shaped by his family’s Jewish values.
Federal judge rules Trump deportation policy unlawful, cites lack of migrant protections
"It is not fine, nor is it legal," wrote US District Judge Brian Murphy, who ruled Trump's deportation policy unlawful.
Israel’s justice minister is undermining judicial independence and the rule of law - opinion
Israel faces an unprecedented constitutional crisis as Justice Minister Yariv Levin undermines the courts, threatening judicial independence and democracy.
