Isaac Amit
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Isaac Amit, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Supreme Court Allows State Attorney to Lead Probe into Military Prosecutor Leak Case
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that State Attorney Amit Isman can continue leading the investigation into the leaked video from the Shde Teiman military case, rejecting calls for…
Judge Mintz Criticizes Supreme Court President Amit Over Investigation Oversight Dispute
Judge David Mintz criticized Supreme Court President Isaac Amit for focusing solely on preventing politicization of a criminal investigation, arguing that ensuring the investigati…
Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Intervention in Military Prosecution Investigation, Denies Justice Minister More Time for External Oversight
The Israeli Supreme Court rejected a petition to intervene in the military prosecution investigation and denied Justice Minister Yariv Levin more time to appoint an external super…
Sharp Dispute Between Israeli Supreme Court President and Deputy Over Judiciary's Role in Legislative Affairs
Israeli Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and Deputy Noam Solberg clashed over the court's role in advising the legislature during a ruling on healthcare payment law regulations…
Israeli Supreme Court Demands Accessibility for Elderly Voters in Nursing Homes
The Israeli Supreme Court has ordered the Central Elections Committee to ensure accessible voting for elderly residents in nursing homes, criticizing the committee's decision not…
Otzma Yehudit Warns Netanyahu Against Unity Government With Gadi Eisenkot
Otzma Yehudit condemned Prime Minister Netanyahu's alleged plan to form a unity government with Gadi Eisenkot, warning it would halt judicial reforms and empower legal officials t…
Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Sharren Haskel's Petition Against Likud and National Right
The Israeli Supreme Court dismissed Sharren Haskel's petition to force Likud and National Right to implement their merger, citing her delayed filing and lack of evidence of opposi…
Gilad Erdan Rejects Likud Slot, Launches New Right-Wing Party with Edelstein
Gilad Erdan announced a new right-wing party with Yuli Edelstein, rejecting a Likud list offer and criticizing Likud's policies. He opposes narrow coalitions, blames political mot…
Israeli Police Officer Investigated in 'The Shadow' Case Amid Past Controversies
Menashe Menzur, a Tel Aviv police officer, is investigated for allegedly aiding 'The Shadow' leisure complex amid past controversies involving right-wing protests. Meanwhile, anot…
Israeli Series 'HaPashute' Receives Mixed Reviews Despite Fresh Dialogue and Cultural References
The Israeli series "HaPashute" has received mixed reviews for its conventional plot but praised for fresh language and cultural insights. The show explores social divides and cont…
Legal Correspondent Criticizes Israeli Supreme Court President Over Judge Silverman's Defamation Case Handling
Guy Peleg, Channel 12's legal correspondent, criticized Supreme Court President Isaac Amit for failing to defend Judge Oren Silverman against harsh attacks after Silverman dismiss…
Justice Minister Yariv Levin Vows to Continue Judicial Reform Amid Appointment Controversies
Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin reaffirmed his commitment to continue judicial reforms and reshape the Supreme Court if his camp wins the elections. Speaking in Ra'anana, Lev…
Israeli Supreme Court President Orders House Arrest for Soldier Accused of Iranian Espionage
Israeli Supreme Court President Isaac Amit ordered house arrest with electronic monitoring for a reservist soldier accused of collaborating with an Iranian agent by posting pro-Ir…
Israeli Court Extends Detention of Man Accused of Threatening Northern District Judge
Avi Abukrat from Safed remains detained after being accused of threatening Judge Dunia Nassar in Israel's Northern District. The case was moved to Acre court for impartiality, wit…
Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi Amplifies Controversy with Harsh Criticism of Judiciary and Support for Haredi Draft Evasion
Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi has posted extensively on social media supporting Haredi draft evasion, attacking the judiciary, and threatening police investigators…
Israeli Supreme Court President Quotes 'Legally Blonde' in Law Graduation Speech
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit quoted the movie "Legally Blonde" during a law graduation ceremony in Jerusalem, emphasizing passion and self-belief in legal practice.
Israel Certifies 1,274 New Lawyers in Jerusalem Ceremony
In a Jerusalem ceremony, 1,274 new lawyers were certified, with leaders urging them to use their legal powers responsibly and honor the legacy of late Justice Edna Arbel.
Israeli Supreme Court Reviews Petitions Against Haredi Draft Freeze Law Without Government Representation
The Israeli Supreme Court is hearing petitions against the law freezing detention of draft-dodging ultra-Orthodox individuals without government legal representation. Petitioners…
Israeli Supreme Court Bars Palestinian Authority From Challenging Terror Victims' Disability Claims in Compensation Cases
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that the Palestinian Authority cannot contest disability determinations for terror victims receiving fixed compensation under a new law effective J…
Israeli Parliament Admits Flaw in Yeshiva Students Detention Freeze Law to Supreme Court
The Knesset's legal advisor acknowledged a procedural flaw in the law freezing detention of draft-dodging yeshiva students, aligning with petitioners and the government legal advi…
Shin Bet Chief Aligns With Netanyahu in Push Against Media Amid Political Turmoil
Shin Bet chief David Zini has requested an investigation into a media leak, paralleling Netanyahu's efforts to halt his trial, both seen as attempts to suppress independent scruti…
Tzohar Organization Files Supreme Court Petition to Reinstate Kosher Certification Reform
The Tzohar Rabbinical Organization has petitioned Israel's Supreme Court to reinstate a kosher certification reform canceled by the Knesset last week, which had privatized kosher…
Israel Beytenu Proposes Separate Constitutional Court to Resolve Judicial Crisis
Israel's Supreme Court is expected to annul judicial reform laws over politicization concerns, deepening the constitutional crisis. Israel Beytenu proposes creating a separate con…
Israeli Supreme Court Schedules Hearing on Shin Bet Chief Zini's Contempt Request Against Former Security Officials
The Israeli Supreme Court will hear Shin Bet chief David Zini's contempt request against former security officials who refuse to disclose their names, defying a court ruling. The…
Israeli PM Netanyahu Rejects Private Legal Representation for Controversial Draft Law in Supreme Court
Israeli Attorney General offered PM Netanyahu private legal representation to defend the draft law on draft dodgers in the Supreme Court, but Netanyahu refused. The law's enforcem…
Israeli Justice Ministry Faces Legal Challenge Over New Police Investigations Unit Law
Israel's Justice Ministry faces legal challenges over a new law restructuring the Police Investigations Unit, with the Supreme Court considering a temporary freeze on its implemen…
Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Attempt to Influence Family Court Judge with Cash Envelope
A family court judge in Rishon LeZion found 1,000 shekels in cash outside his home amid an inheritance dispute. The Supreme Court rejected claims that this was a bribe and denied…
Israeli Supreme Court Chief Justice Avoids Controversial Draft Law Hearing, Leaving Colleagues to Face Backlash
Israeli Supreme Court President Isaac Amit has strategically recused himself from the panel reviewing a controversial draft law exempting yeshiva students from military service pe…
Israeli Supreme Court Expands Hearing on Yeshiva Students' Arrest Exemption Law to Nine Judges
The Israeli Supreme Court has expanded the hearing on the law exempting yeshiva students from arrest to nine judges, following a temporary injunction suspending the law. The law…
Israeli Knesset Rushes to Pass Controversial Bills Before Dissolution
In the final day before the 25th Knesset dissolves, Israel's coalition is fast-tracking controversial laws affecting media, military service, and religious status, amid legal chal…
Israeli Knesset Votes on Controversial Media Weakening Law Amid Legal Challenges
The Israeli Knesset is voting on a controversial media reform law pushed by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi that critics say will weaken media independence and regulatory ove…
Israeli Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Law Freezing Arrests of Draft Dodgers
The Israeli Supreme Court temporarily halted the implementation of the law freezing arrests of draft dodgers, scheduling a full hearing soon.
Israeli Supreme Court Reviews Controversial Broadcasting Law Amid Procedural Complaints
The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing petitions challenging the Broadcasting Law passed by the Knesset amid claims of procedural violations and lack of legal approvals. Petitione…
Israeli Government Refuses to Comply with Supreme Court Ruling, Sparking Legal and Political Crisis
The Israeli government has declared it will not comply with a Supreme Court ruling reinstating the Second Authority Council, provoking a constitutional crisis. The Supreme Court w…
Israeli Justice Minister Warns of Inevitable Constitutional Crisis Amid Supreme Court Power Struggle
Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin warns of an inevitable constitutional crisis as the Supreme Court asserts dominance over government decisions, threatening civil servants with…
Israeli Judiciary Faces Criticism Over Contradictory Legal Rulings and Political Bias
Israel’s judiciary faces criticism for contradictory rulings on the State Comptroller and Second Authority appointments, exposing political bias and undermining public trust in th…
Israeli Minister David Amsalem Uses Social Media for Personal Attacks and Political Rhetoric
Israeli Minister David Amsalem has drawn attention for his aggressive social media posts targeting political opponents, judiciary members, and public figures with personal insults…
Netanyahu Considers New Election for State Comptroller Amid Legal Dispute
Prime Minister Netanyahu's team is worried about the State Comptroller position after Justice Minister Levin urged Michael Regev to assume the role despite a Supreme Court ruling…
Michael Foua Wears Tefillin During Supreme Court Hearing, Sparking Judges' Discussion
Michael Foua, head of "Choosing Family," wore tefillin during a Supreme Court hearing on sperm retrieval from deceased donors, prompting a rare discussion among judges about the r…
Finance Minister Smotrich Defends Democracy Amid Israel's Judicial Crisis
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich defended his political camp as the most democratic amid a constitutional crisis sparked by the government's refusal to comply with Suprem…
Israeli Parliament Approves National Inquiry Panel Proposal for October 7 Massacre
The Israeli Knesset approved a bill to form a national inquiry committee into the October 7 massacre, with a parity-based appointment model giving the opposition equal influence…
Shin Bet Chief Zini Files New Court Contempt Request Over Anonymous Petitioners
Shin Bet Chief David Zini filed a new contempt request with Israel's Supreme Court against 186 petitioners who refuse to reveal their full identities as ordered. The petitioners…
Israeli Justice Minister and Officials Condemn Supreme Court Judges Over Threats to Public Servants
Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich condemned Supreme Court judges after they warned public servants defying court rulings could face lawsui…
Israeli Supreme Court Faces Multiple Legal Challenges Testing Separation of Powers Amid Government Resistance
Israel's Supreme Court is reviewing multiple petitions challenging recent laws and government actions amid unprecedented government refusal to comply with court rulings, raising c…
Israeli Justice Minister Pushes for State Comptroller Appointment Despite Supreme Court Ruling
Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin is pressing attorney Michael Regev to become State Comptroller despite a Supreme Court ruling invalidating the election and ordering a new vot…
Israeli Government Declares Supreme Court Rulings Nonbinding, Escalating Legal Crisis
On July 5, 2026, the Israeli government declared it will no longer accept Supreme Court rulings, escalating a constitutional crisis rooted in disputes over media regulation and ju…
Israeli Justice System Faces Judge Shortages as Tel Aviv and Central District Courts Remain Unfilled
Israel's Judicial Selection Committee recently appointed judges to various courts but excluded the largest districts, Tel Aviv and Central, leaving critical vacancies unfilled. Th…
Israeli Ministers Reject Supreme Court Ruling on Second Authority Council Composition
Israeli ministers Yariv Levin and Shlomo Karhi reject a Supreme Court ruling on the Second Authority Council's composition, refusing to recognize its decisions if quorum requireme…