Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Yosef Elron retires after 30 years of public service
His retirement leaves 11 justices on the Supreme Court panel - where there should be 15 - leaving it at a 70% capacity.
Refusal to adhere to legal input ‘not a reform, but crushing of democracy," says attorney-general
Trump fails to overturn E. Jean Carroll's $83 million verdict
Israel in intense war on terror, Netanyahu says at scene of deadly Jerusalem attack
Former Supreme Court pres. Hayut joins Rhodes Scholarship committee in Israel
Rhodes is the oldest scholarship program in the world. Established at Oxford University in 1903, next year’s edition will mark a decade since the program arrived in Israel.
Pakistani court grants bail to former PM Imran Khan in 2023 riots cases
The cases stem from the violent incidents that broke out across several cities in 2023 after Khan was arrested in Islamabad.
Prosecution opposes Netanyahu's attorney's request to consult with PM during cross-examination
September 8 is the day hearings in the prime minister’s criminal trial are set to resume, after courts broke for the summer recess.
Yesh Atid submits High Court request to prohibit Levin from interfering with A-G's duties
Supreme Court Deputy Chief Justice Sohlberg issued a temporary order against the A-G's firing on Monday, blocking it from advancing until the court can review the decision.
Karhi cannot be involved in council appts. for Israel's public broadcaster, court rules
The Office revealed relentless, inappropriate attempts by Karhi to interfere in the appointments.
Gov't explains ministerial committee to fire A-G: Current legal framework left us no choice
The position comes after the justice minister failed to fill committee positions to dismiss Baharav-Miara.
A-G: Gov't decision to fire A-G is faulty, must be subjected to judicial review before advancement
The decision “opened the door to firing the attorney-general - the general prosecutor - based on foreign factors and calculations, including regarding ongoing criminal investigations,” she wrote.
Attorney-General Baharav-Miara refuses to attend her own dismissal hearing
In her letter to the committee, Baharav-Miara wrote that the hearing was based on an illegal government decision that is laden with foreign influences.
The case of Israel's attorney-general: Why the role exists - and should it be changed?
LEGAL AFFAIRS: Experts weigh in on the importance of the role of the attorney general in the Israeli legal system, and debate Gali Baharav-Miara's interpretation of the role.
Judges grant gov’t, A-G until Tuesday for responses on Zini appointment
Supreme Court Justice granted the government and the Attorney-General's office until Tuesday to reach a compromise on Netanyahu's proposal to appoint Zini as head of the Shin Bet.
Israeli High Court blocks fast-track bid to undo gender change
The three-judge panel held that the gender-change certificate the petitioner received in 2021 “remains valid,” and any new certificate must follow the ministry’s ordinary procedure.
