Supreme Court
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Supreme Court, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
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 Police Criticize Supreme Court Ruling, Claim Key Leads in Military Prosecutor Case Remain Uninvestigated
Israeli police officials criticize the Supreme Court ruling on the military prosecutor investigation, claiming key leads, including the origin of a damaging video, remain unexamin…
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…
Investigation Files Closed Against Itamar Ben-Gvir's Office Staff in Gun License Case
After nearly two years, Israel Police closed investigations against four employees of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's office over alleged improper gun license distrib…
Former Military Attorney General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi Expected to Accept Plea Deal Amid Legal Controversy
After a Supreme Court ruling, former Military Attorney General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi is expected to accept a plea deal admitting to charges, avoiding a full trial. The deal would…
Likud Finalizes Candidate List for Upcoming Primaries Amid Legal Changes
Likud published its final candidate list for the upcoming Monday primaries after a Supreme Court ruling barred current MKs and ministers from district slots. The list includes nat…
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 Seeks Supreme Court Halt on Police Investigations Department Appointments Until After Elections
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has asked the Supreme Court to halt appointments to the new Police Investigations Department leadership until after elections, citing p…
Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Backs Likud Candidates Supporting Haredi Interests Ahead of Primaries
Shas leader Aryeh Deri is backing Likud MKs Boaz Bismuth, Hanoch Milwitsky, Ofir Katz, and Avichai Boaron in the upcoming primaries for their support of Haredi interests, directin…
Israel Prison Service Limits Red Cross Visits to Security Prisoners Despite Supreme Court Ruling
The Israel Prison Service has imposed strict limits on Red Cross visits to security prisoners despite a Supreme Court ruling mandating their resumption, prompting criticism from c…
Former Shomrim Leader Chaim Rotter Expected to Be Released to House Arrest Next Week
Chaim Rotter, former head of the Shomrim organization in Bnei Brak accused of serious sexual offenses, is expected to be released to house arrest in Jerusalem next Monday under su…
Tnuva Invests NIS 30 Million to Relocate Pasta Factory Amid Legal Disputes
Tnuva plans to invest NIS 30 million to relocate its pasta factory to the Rehovot dairy complex following the closure of its Olivia spreads factory. The move is linked to property…
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 Immigration Authority Employee Fired for Sexual Extortion of Ethiopian Women
Lior Tadla Solomon, a senior Israeli immigration official, was fired and banned from public service for sexually exploiting Ethiopian women seeking immigration help. Convicted of…
Israeli Healthcare Faces Crisis as Government Diverts Funds Amid Doctor Exodus
Israel's healthcare system is hemorrhaging doctors to Western countries amid chronic underfunding and government diversion of health funds for political uses. Despite the Supreme…
Likud Primaries Proceed After Amin Afif Withdraws Appeal Against District Candidacy Ban
Amin Afif withdrew his appeal against Likud's internal court ruling barring incumbents from district candidacy, enabling the party's primaries to proceed on August 17 as planned…
Former Israeli Attorney General Shai Nitzan Criticized for Shielding Prosecution from Oversight
The documentary series "The Lawyers' Revolt" concludes by scrutinizing former Attorney General Shai Nitzan's role in transforming Israel's State Prosecution into an unaccountable…
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…
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…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Wear Yellow Badges, Compare IDF Draft to Nazi Persecution on Highway 4
Ultra-Orthodox protesters on Highway 4 wore yellow badges and compared IDF conscription to Nazi persecution, sparking political condemnation. The demonstration opposed mandatory m…
Former Shin Bet Chief Avi Dichter Says Former Colleagues Cut Ties After October 7 Attacks
Former Shin Bet chief and Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter said his former colleagues cut ties with him and his wife after the October 7 attacks, blaming him for the massacre. He…
Israeli Pilots' Protest Leader Prefers Supreme Court Over Knesset in Democracy Dispute
Guy Poran, leader of the Israeli pilots' protest, stated on a podcast that he prefers the Supreme Court to have final authority over the Knesset, emphasizing the need to protect d…
Massive Traffic Jams Hit Road 4 Near Bnei Brak Amid Ultra-Orthodox Protest Against IDF Draft
Ultra-Orthodox protests against IDF draft arrests caused major traffic jams on Road 4 near Bnei Brak. The arrested yeshiva student was transferred to military police after being s…
Israeli Real Estate Experts Say Urban Renewal Compensation Document Cannot Replace Court Ruling
Following a controversial court ruling on compensation in urban renewal projects, Israeli authorities issued a clarifying document that cannot replace judicial precedent. Experts…
Haredi Protesters Block Roads in Central Israel Over Yeshiva Student Arrest
The Hareidi Rezpenik faction is protesting and blocking roads in central Israel following the arrest of a yeshiva student at Lahav 433. The student was detained by military police…
Justice Minister Levin Plans Supreme Court Overhaul Through Future Appointments
Justice Minister Yariv Levin revealed a plan to overhaul Israel's Supreme Court by appointing new judges after many current justices retire during the next government term, bypass…
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Urges Ultra-Orthodox to Oppose Netanyahu and Right-Wing Bloc
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef urged his followers not to vote for Shas and to oppose Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc, claiming Netanyahu and religious Zionists dislike the ultra-Orthodox. Netan…
Israel Upholds Paper Ballot Voting as Best Method Amid Digital Risks
Former Israeli elections chief Orly Ades defends Israel's paper ballot voting system as the most secure and trustworthy amid global digital voting trends, emphasizing transparency…
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…
Military Prosecution Delays Stall Trials of October 7 Attack Suspects in Israel
Israel's military prosecution is delayed in starting trials against suspects of the October 7 massacre due to unfilled prosecutor positions, despite budget approval. Officials war…
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…
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…
Legal Battle Erupts Over Netanyahu’s Reserved Seats for Ministers in Likud Primaries
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to reserve Likud party list seats for ministers Haim Katz and Israel Katz faces legal challenges, with the party court halting Katz’s seat vote…
Netanyahu Defends Reserved Slots for Sa'ar, Katz, and Haim Katz in Likud Primaries
Likud has defended its reserved slots for ministers Gideon Sa'ar, Israel Katz, and Haim Katz amid legal challenges, citing Netanyahu's discretion and political agreements. Israel…
Asaf Rappaport and Yinon Kostika Solely Fund Channel 13 Purchase After Other Investors Withdraw
Asaf Rappaport and Yinon Kostika will solely finance the $120 million purchase of Israel's Channel 13 after other investors withdrew. The deal is under regulatory review amid gove…
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…
Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Eliead Shraga's Ninth Attempt to Bar PM Netanyahu's Adviser
The Israeli Supreme Court rejected Eliead Shraga's ninth petition to remove PM Netanyahu's adviser Yonatan Urich, citing insufficient evidence based on media reports and ordering…
Likud MK Afif Abd Appeals to Supreme Court Against Ban on Running in District Primaries
Likud MK Afif Abd petitions Israel's Supreme Court to overturn a ruling preventing MKs and ministers from running in district primaries, arguing the party tribunal overstepped its…
Hundreds to Pray Together at Western Wall Amid Controversy Over Prayer Space
Hundreds will gather at Jerusalem's Western Wall on Friday for a Rosh Chodesh Elul prayer amid disputes over the site's future. The Supreme Court ruled for a pluralistic prayer ar…
Israel to Close Holy Sites to Visitors Ahead of High Holidays Due to Budget Freeze
Israel's Ministry of Religious Services will close all holy sites to visitors at the end of August due to a Supreme Court freeze on budget transfers. This closure affects key reli…
Israel Faces Security Challenges and Unfulfilled Promises Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ahead of the 2026 elections, Israel faces a transformed security landscape after the October 7 massacre and prolonged warfare. Despite military successes against Hamas and Hezboll…
Leviathan Trade Sues Chief Rabbinate for 5.7 Million Over Kosher Certification Cancellation
Leviathan Trade is suing the Chief Rabbinate for 5.7 million shekels after kosher certificates for 198 tons of Argentine meat were revoked due to a change in the slaughter team. T…
Israeli Supreme Court Reviews Civil Service Law for Haredim as Expiration Nears
Israel's Supreme Court continues to review the civil service law for Haredi Jews as it nears expiration on August 31, 2026. The law allows Haredi recruits to perform national civi…
Likud Ministers Secure Safe Seats Amid Intense Primary Battles and Internal Deals
Three Likud ministers received guaranteed spots on the party list amid fierce primary battles and internal deals, raising questions about the motives behind these arrangements. Me…
MK Avichai Boaron Discusses Rebalancing Power Between Israeli Government and Judiciary
MK Avichai Boaron explained why right-wing Israeli governments struggle to implement policies, citing judicial and bureaucratic influences, and proposed reforms to rebalance power…
Israeli Accountants Challenge Justice Ministry Over Trustee Appointment Rules
The Israeli Institute of Certified Public Accountants petitioned the Supreme Court against Justice Minister Yariv Levin, claiming trustee appointment rules discriminate against ac…