Israeli Supreme Court
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Israeli Supreme Court, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Supreme Court Freezes 409 Million Shekels in Coalition Funds Approved During Election Recess
The Israeli Supreme Court froze 409 million shekels in coalition funds approved during the election recess, demanding an explanation from officials. Urgent budgets were released…
Israeli Startup Develops App to Protect Elderly Russian Speakers from AI Voice Scam
A new Israeli app, TavKey, uses encrypted family codes to help elderly Russian-speaking Israelis verify callers and prevent AI voice scams that have stolen millions. The app was d…
Opinion Piece Critiques Left-Wing Hypocrisy in Israeli Political Discourse and Institutions
An opinion article critiques the Israeli left's automatic labeling of Netanyahu and right-wing decisions as politically motivated without evidence, exposing hypocrisy in portrayin…
Naama Lazimi and Israeli Supreme Court Freeze Funds for Gaza Envelope and Northern Rehabilitation Efforts
The Israeli Supreme Court froze tens of millions of shekels approved for rehabilitating communities affected by recent conflicts in the Gaza Envelope and northern Israel, followin…
Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Justice Minister From Advancing Police Investigations Department Appointment
The Israeli Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Justice Minister Yariv Levin from advancing the appointment of the Police Investigations Department head amid legal challenges to…
Israeli Supreme Court Judge Orders Shas Party to Remove Campaign Video Featuring Soldier
Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg ordered Shas party leader Aryeh Deri to remove a campaign video featuring IDF soldiers, following a petition alleging election law violations…
Israeli Supreme Court Upholds Aunt’s Inheritance Rights Over Childhood Home After 30 Years
The Israeli Supreme Court upheld an aunt’s legal inheritance rights over a family home in Kiryat Malakhi, rejecting her nephews’ claims and ordering them to vacate the property af…
Israeli Supreme Court Limits Compensation for Buyers Who Block Contractors From Repairs
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled buyers who block contractors from fixing defects receive reduced compensation, not none. A Tel Aviv court ordered apartment owners to renovate buil…
Israeli Election Campaign Intensifies Amid Security Concerns and Political Turmoil
On August 22, 2026, Israel's "Ulpan Shishi" connected recent security incidents, political polls, and party struggles to the upcoming elections, highlighting government challenges…
Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Most Ultra-Orthodox Funding, Releases 78 Million Shekels for Religious Services
The Israeli Supreme Court upheld a freeze on hundreds of millions of shekels allocated to ultra-Orthodox institutions but allowed 78 million shekels for religious services to be r…
Israeli Supreme Court Suspends Budget Freeze for Religious Services Ministry, Averting Closure of 125 Holy Sites
The Israeli Supreme Court temporarily lifted a budget freeze on the Ministry of Religious Services after its director warned that 125 holy sites would close without funding. The d…
Bereaved Parents Criticize Israeli Supreme Court for Ignoring Their Exclusion Claims in Galatz Closure Ruling
Yehuda Fuah, representing 34 bereaved parents, criticized the Israeli Supreme Court for ignoring their claims of exclusion from Galatz broadcasts in its ruling overturning the sta…
Israeli Supreme Court Rules Woman Entitled to Half of Husband’s Registered Home After Divorce
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that a woman is entitled to half of a home registered only in her husband's name after their divorce, recognizing the property as a shared marital…
Israeli High Court Ruling Highlights Deep Media Control Struggles Amid Galatz Closure Debate
The Israeli Supreme Court's ruling on the IDF radio station Galatz reveals deep conflicts over media control and political bias, allowing an extension of the station's director's…
Dr. Esther Luzzatto Proposes Pragmatic Integration of Ultra-Orthodox Youth into IDF Tech Units
Dr. Esther Luzzatto calls for pragmatic integration of ultra-Orthodox youth into IDF technological units through dedicated preparatory programs, addressing societal tensions and b…
Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Petition to Demolish Illegal Vehicle Scrap Yards in West Bank
The Israeli Supreme Court rejected a petition demanding the demolition of five illegal vehicle scrap yards near Road 446 in the West Bank, citing prior enforcement efforts. The sc…
Israeli Ministry of Religious Services Plans to Close Cave of the Patriarchs Within Two Weeks Over Budget Crisis
Israel's Ministry of Religious Services has ordered preparations to close the Cave of the Patriarchs within 14 days due to a budget freeze imposed by the Supreme Court. The minist…
Israeli Supreme Court Rules Buyers Can Receive Compensation for Apartment Defects Without Contractor Repairs
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that apartment buyers can receive compensation for defects even if they did not allow the contractor to repair them during the warranty period, but…
Likud Wins Court Order to Remove IDF Footage from Bennett's Campaign Video
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that Naftali Bennett's campaign must remove IDF soldiers and weapons footage from a political video, following a Likud petition. The court emphasiz…
Israel Bars MK Ahmad Tibi From Meeting Gaza Hospital Director Detained for Terror Links
Israel's Prison Service blocked MK Ahmad Tibi from meeting Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya, Gaza hospital director detained for Hamas terror ties, citing security risks under Minister Itama…
Israeli Attorney General Says Delay in Forming Inquiry Committee on October 7 Massacre Caused Evidentiary Harm
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara said the failure to form a state inquiry into the October 7 massacre caused evidentiary damage, but a decision on establishing the committee wi…
Israeli Supreme Court Allows Lawyer to Review Class Action Against Google Despite No Direct Involvement
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that a lawyer without direct involvement can access court files in a class action against Google, rejecting the company's appeal. The decision supp…
Israeli Attorney General Reports Rise in Ultra-Orthodox Military Enlistment Despite High Draft Evasion
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara announced a rise in ultra-Orthodox enlistment in the Israeli military, though about 80% of draft evaders remain from this community. Enhanced e…
Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Petitions Against UNRWA Ban in Israel
The Israeli Supreme Court dismissed petitions against laws banning UNRWA operations in Israel after petitioners withdrew them following a court hearing. The laws prohibit UNRWA ac…
Israeli Supreme Court Orders Separation of Coalition Funds Amid Election Budget Dispute
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that the Finance Ministry must separate urgent coalition funds from other budget transfers totaling 462 million shekels, rejecting Finance Minister…
Russia Nears Ownership Transfer of Historic Alexander Courtyard in Jerusalem's Old City
Russia is close to finalizing legal ownership of the historic Alexander Courtyard in Jerusalem's Old City, a process ongoing for years and involving Israeli inter-ministerial comm…
Israeli Agriculture Ministry Halts Brazilian Chicken Imports Over Supervision Concerns
Israel's Agriculture Ministry has halted imports of frozen chicken from Brazil after finding inadequate oversight of production and supervision. The decision, welcomed by kosher a…
Israeli Agriculture Ministry Revokes Approval for Brazilian Poultry Plant Amid Import Market Dispute
The Israeli Ministry of Agriculture revoked its approval for a Brazilian poultry plant invested in by Israeli company Baladi, halting its exports to Israel due to regulatory conce…
Former Israeli Supreme Court Chief Justice Dorit Beinisch Proposes New Intermediate Appeals Court to Reduce Caseload
Dorit Beinisch, former Israeli Supreme Court President, proposes creating an intermediate appeals court to ease the Supreme Court's caseload and focus on key legal issues. She cal…
Right-Wing MKs Vow to Expose Attorney General Adviser’s Role in Military Video Leak Case
Right-wing MK Avichai Boaron accuses Attorney General adviser Gali Baharav-Miara of deep involvement in a military video leak case and vows to expose the truth. The case involves…
Israeli Soldier Detained After Firing 15 Shots with M16 in Attempted Murder Case
Yehuda Elbaz, an Israeli soldier, was ordered by the Supreme Court to be held in full detention after firing 15 shots with an M16 rifle in an attempted murder incident linked to a…
Israeli Attorney General Conditions Ultra-Orthodox School Funding on Core Curriculum Compliance
Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara told the Supreme Court that continued funding for ultra-Orthodox schools depends on their full compliance with the official core curri…
Hundreds Pray at Western Wall as Reform Women’s Protest Sparks Controversy
Hundreds gathered at the Western Wall to pray for the start of Elul, while a Reform women's prayer protest caused disruptions. The event unfolded amid a legal battle over creating…
Israeli Supreme Court Chief Justice Limits External Oversight in Shde Yemen Investigation
Israeli Supreme Court President Isaac Amit has nullified the requirement for independent external oversight in the Shde Yemen investigation, returning the case to the State Attorn…
Israeli Supreme Court Upholds Defamation Ruling Against MK Mordechai Harari
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that Mordechai Harari must pay MK Nissim Vaturi 21,000 shekels for defamatory social media posts calling him "corrupt." The court rejected the dist…
Israeli Supreme Court President Ishak Amit Moves to Suppress Controversial Military Video Leak Case
Israeli Supreme Court President Ishak Amit has taken steps to suppress the investigation and oversight of a leaked military video case, challenging previous rulings that mandated…
Israeli Supreme Court Reveals Why Military Prosecutor Case Was Delayed for Nearly a Year
The Israeli Supreme Court revealed that political interference and procedural missteps by Justice Minister Yariv Levin caused nearly a year-long delay in prosecuting former milita…
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Sparks Controversy Calling Current Government 'Mediocre'
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb called the current Israeli government "mediocre" during a private event, urging right-wing voters to support it despite disappointment. Her comment sparked…
Israeli Attorney General Asks Supreme Court to Halt Senior Police Investigation Unit Appointments During Election Period
The Israeli Attorney General has asked the Supreme Court to halt appointments to senior roles in the new Police Investigations Unit during the election period, citing risks of pol…
Supreme Court Upholds Military Advocate Investigation Amid Sharp Criticism of President Isaac Amit
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled to keep the Military Advocate General investigation under the Attorney General's office, prompting severe criticism of Supreme Court President Isaa…
Israeli Supreme Court Declines to Intervene in Likud Party Dispute Over Candidate Eligibility
The Israeli Supreme Court declined to intervene in a Likud party dispute over whether sitting Knesset members can run for reserved district seats, upholding the party tribunal's d…
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…
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…
Military Prosecution Yet to Assign Prosecutors for Negev Terrorist Trials, Death Penalty Sought
Military prosecutors have not yet been assigned to try hundreds of Negev terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre, delaying legal proceedings. The military prosecution plans…
Israeli Supreme Court Reduces Sentences for Most Defendants in 2020 Eilat Hotel Gang Rape Case
The Israeli Supreme Court shortened the prison sentences of most defendants, all minors at the time, in the 2020 Eilat hotel gang rape case, while maintaining the terms for two ad…
Israeli Supreme Court Criticizes Movement for Quality Government, Rejects Ninth Request to Remove Yonatan Urich
The Israeli Supreme Court dismissed the Movement for Quality Government's ninth petition to remove Yonatan Urich from the Prime Minister's Office and fined the movement 3,000 shek…
Close Friend Calls Israeli Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg Leading Conservative Jurist
Tomer Moskowitz, a longtime friend of Israeli Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg, praises him as Israel's leading conservative judge who interprets law strictly and avoi…