High Court of Justice
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.
Prosecution appeals sentence in killing of teen Lital Yael Melnick, seeks harsher conviction
Gov’t boycott of Haaretz: A-G backs petitions, urges High Court to make order absolute
Shutdown of Army Radio is 'political move,' lawmakers warn panel ahead of High Court hearing
High Court freezes NIS 1b. haredi education transfer over recovery concerns
The petition was filed by opposition head and Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid, together with party lawmakers, against budget transfers approved by the Knesset Finance Committee.
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's High Court hears petitions to halt comptroller's Oct. 7 probe, risking future inquiry
The petitions were filed by the Military Defense Counsel and the NGO the Movement for Quality Government in Israel. The panel consisted of Justices Daphne Barak-Erez, David Mintz, and Alex Stein.
High Court freezes Tel Aviv chief rabbi election, citing flawed consultation process
A High Court order has postponed the Tel Aviv chief rabbi election after judges found procedural shortcomings in how ministry representatives were presented to the city council.
Katz alleges Army Radio workers misled High Court in bid to halt closure
In a response to the High Court, Defense Minister Katz accused Army Radio workers of presenting false claims amid legal challenges to the station’s closure.
Army Radio presenters say contracts frozen as High Court orders state response on closure
The Defense Ministry denied the claim, saying no instruction had been issued to terminate consultant contracts at the station and that contracts would be extended until February 28, 2026
Israel's Supreme Court to hear petitions against Army Radio's closure in January
By the time the High Court hearing takes place in late January, elements of the dismantling process may already be underway.
Israel Hofsheet petitions High Court to freeze haredi national-civic service track
Israel Hofsheet asked the High Court to freeze the national civic service track it says lets haredi men avoid IDF enlistment without a legal basis.
High Court rejects Levin bid to revive Kula appointment for Sde Teiman probe supervision
Kula’s appointment was previously struck down because the law governing the Judicial Complaints Commissioner bars the officeholder from taking on any other job or occupation.
