Supreme Court
Extreme right-wing activists block car of former Supreme Court president Aharon Barak
Aharon Barak, a Holocaust survivor and former Supreme Court president, was harassed by right-wing activists in Tel Aviv, leading to public backlash and calls for police action.
Supreme Court president warns attacks on judiciary threaten democratic order
Gov’t legitimacy, elections: High Court hears arguments on decision to shutter Army Radio
Israel's judicial reform legislation blitz will reach Supreme Court, chief justice warns
Texas Jews split as lawmakers sign off on $1B private school voucher program
Some Jewish families see vouchers as relief from public school culture wars. Others fear long-term harm.
How has Israel reached its lowest point through its High Court - opinion
Leaving matters to public opinion is the ultimate way to achieve this – definitely not by a binding ruling that leaves all sides at a loss.
Is a constitutional crisis brewing in Israel over Shin Bet head's dismissal? - analysis
If the court rules in favor of the petitioners and says the government cannot fire Bar, but the government insists it can and moves ahead anyway—that’s a constitutional crisis.
Levin: No cooperation if Supreme Court overrules Shin Bet chief's dismissal
"We need to do exactly what we did with Judge [Isaac] Amit, not cooperate with him, not work with him," Levin said.
Israel's not a dictatorship, but it's headed toward becoming one - opinion
The danger of changing Israel’s character has increased. The country is still a vibrant democracy, but will it remain so?
Mahmoud Khalil can be deported. Arguments of free speech violations are simply wrong - opinion
Many people espousing their views shape their opinions on the irresponsible and ill-informed opinions of commentators from media outlets with once highly respected names.
Israeli gov't votes no-confidence on motion against A-G Gali Baharav-Miara
Baharav-Miara was absent from the meeting and accused the government of attempting to place itself above the law.
Aharon Barak, former Supreme Court justices call to halt firing of A-G
Several former supreme court judges, including Aharon Barak, have signed a petition calling on the government to stop the firing of Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar.
For Israel’s Jewish future, we must retain the power of the people - opinion
All who believe in a more inclusive, compassionate halachic Jewish future for the State of Israel, respecting traditions and sensitivities of all Jews, deserve to celebrate this decision.
Bereaved families demand answers, call for October 7 inquiry
A state commission of inquiry is the most powerful probe in the legal system and the only type that operates independently of the political echelon.
