Yitzhak Amit
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yitzhak Amit, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Supreme Court Urges Urgent Action to Restore Polling Stations in Nursing Homes
The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing petitions against the cancellation of polling stations in nursing homes for the upcoming Knesset elections, urging urgent action to restore…
Likud Says Next Government Will Include Current Coalition, Open to Other Zionist Parties
Likud spokesperson Guy Levy stated the next government will be based on the current coalition but open to other Zionist parties, responding to Otzma Yehudit's criticism. He reassu…
Ben Gvir Criticizes Likud’s 'Broad National Government' Slogan, Likud Responds Calmly
Itamar Ben Gvir criticized Likud’s campaign slogan suggesting a broad national government including left-leaning figures, warning it would harm right-wing policies. Likud responde…
Judge Noam Solberg Blocks Interim Injunction Against New Police Investigations Unit Appointment
The Israeli Supreme Court has not issued an injunction to stop appointing the new Police Investigations Department head, with Judge Noam Solberg reportedly opposing such a move. T…
Israeli Academia Faces Urgent Call to Remove Political Bias from Institutions
Moshe Cohen-Eliya urges Israeli universities to remove institutional political bias while protecting individual academic freedom, to restore legitimacy and public trust. He highli…
Israeli Teen Assaulted and Sexually Abused by Stranger Wins Justice After Harrowing Trial
A 17-year-old Israeli boy was brutally attacked, robbed, and sexually abused by a stranger in Bat Yam. Prosecutors secured a 21-year prison sentence for the perpetrator despite ag…
Avigdor Kahalani Urges Israel to Become a Strong Regional Power Ahead of Elections
Avigdor Kahalani, Israeli war hero and former minister, releases a new book sharing life insights and calls for Israel to become a strong regional power. He praises Israeli youth…
Minister Silman Claims Change Government Acted Freely Without Attorney General Interference
Minister Idit Silman said the previous Change Government acted freely without Attorney General interference, unlike the current government. The Attorney General recently sought a…
Israeli Judiciary Faces Accusations of Undermining Right-Wing Governance Ahead of Crucial Elections
Ahead of Israel's critical elections, the judiciary faces accusations from the right-wing of politicized overreach undermining elected governance and electoral integrity. Controve…
Israeli Police Arrest Suspect in Stone-Throwing Attack on Channel 12 News Building
Israeli police arrested a man from Ramat Gan suspected of throwing stones and leaving a threatening letter at Channel 12 News' Tel Aviv building. The letter targeted media figures…
Israeli Universities Criticized for Embracing Self-Hatred and Rejecting National Defense
A Berlin terror attack exposed the clash between radical Islamism and progressive liberalism, a conflict now mirrored in Israeli universities. Tel Aviv University’s apology for ho…
Israeli Police Reopen Tair Rada Murder Case Amid Institutional Culture Critique
Israeli police have reopened the 2000 murder case of Tair Rada following new leads, three years after Roman Zadorov's acquittal. The case highlights institutional resistance to ch…
Israeli Singer Moshiko Mor Allowed to Resume Private Performances Amid Ongoing Trial
Israeli singer Moshiko Mor, accused of serious sexual offenses, has been permitted by the Supreme Court to resume private performances under supervision amid ongoing legal proceed…
Israeli Legal Expert Calls for Separate Constitutional Court to Stabilize Judiciary
Professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya advocates creating a separate constitutional court in Israel to replace the Supreme Court's constitutional role, aiming to restore democratic legitimac…
Israeli Supreme Court Sets Clear Limit on Baseless Allegations Against IDF in Legal Petitions
The Israeli Supreme Court ordered the removal of a petition annex containing severe, unsubstantiated accusations against the IDF, signaling a new boundary against far-left groups…
Thousands of Ultra-Orthodox Protest Military Draft Law and Arrests Near Jerusalem Prison
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox protesters rallied near Jerusalem's Prison 10 against the detention of draft dodgers and the stalled military draft law. Police reported clashes and us…
IDF Denies Budget Freeze on Lebanon Border Fortifications Amid Arab Media Claims
Israel's military radio reported a budget freeze halting fortifications on the Lebanon border, which the Ministry of Defense and IDF denied. Arab media seized on the report to hig…
Israeli Supreme Court Panel Set to Hear Yeshiva Students Detention Freeze Law Challenges
The Israeli Supreme Court will hear petitions against the law freezing detention of yeshiva students on July 28 before a nine-justice panel, excluding Justice Yitzhak Amit.
Israeli Parliament Approves Controversial Laws in Final 24 Hours Before Dissolution
Israeli Supreme Court Expected to Overturn Attorney General Split Law Amid Institutional Power Debate
Israel's Knesset passed a law splitting the Attorney General's powers, reducing their binding legal authority and allowing external government representation. Constitutional exper…
Israeli Police Avoid Responsibility for Draft Evasion Arrests After Supreme Court Freeze
Following the Supreme Court's freeze on the draft evasion arrest law, Israeli police have avoided direct responsibility, redirecting it to the IDF despite prior involvement. This…
Israeli Supreme Court Questions Police Use of 'Eyen Hanetz' Vehicle Tracking System
The Israeli Supreme Court has questioned the legality of the police's "Eyen Hanetz" vehicle tracking system, which collects extensive data on citizens without suspicion. Following…
MK Nissim Vaturi Predicts Likud Will Win At Least 32 Seats Amid Constitutional Crisis
MK Nissim Vaturi predicted Likud will win at least 32 seats in upcoming elections, condemning judicial attempts to block Netanyahu amid a constitutional crisis in Israel.
Israeli Supreme Court Holds Rare Hearing on Communications Law Before Final Approval
The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing petitions against Minister Shlomo Karhi's Communications Law before its final approval, citing procedural concerns.
Israeli Supreme Court Alters Legal Council Appointment Rules, Sparking Constitutional Debate
Attorney Yitzhak Laks critiques the Israeli Supreme Court's interim ruling that lowered the required quorum for the Second Authority Council from ten to seven members, effectively…
Israeli Judiciary's Growing Power Alarms Netanyahu Ahead of Elections
Ahead of Israel's elections, Prime Minister Netanyahu faces growing concern over the Supreme Court's expanding power and internal political fractures. The judiciary’s dominance ch…
MK Tali Gottlieb Accuses Israeli Supreme Court of Shielding Corrupt Judges
MK Tali Gottlieb accused Israel's Supreme Court of protecting corrupt judges and undermining the government, citing immunity laws and former Justice Yitzhak Amit's interventions…
Yuli Edelstein's Resignation Signals Fractures Within Likud Amid Political Turmoil
Yuli Edelstein's resignation exposes deep divisions within Likud amid Netanyahu's controversial judicial reforms and coalition pressures, signaling potential party fragmentation a…
Public Officials Fear System More Than Law, Signaling Shift in Israeli Democracy
Israel is experiencing a shift where public officials fear systemic threats more than legal authority, indicating a change in democratic governance. Elites are increasingly protec…
Justice Minister Levin Rejects Supreme Court Ruling, Demands Auditor Appointment Proceed
Justice Minister Yariv Levin rejects the Supreme Court's freeze on Michael Regev's appointment as State Comptroller, insisting Regev must assume office immediately amid a governme…
Avi Shoshan Urges Focus on Judiciary in Upcoming Israeli Elections
Avi Shoshan criticized a Supreme Court ruling threatening public officials' immunity and urged focusing the 2026 elections on judicial reform. He warned against government defianc…
Israeli Supreme Court Warns of Constitutional Crisis, Ministers Respond with Sharp Criticism
Israeli Supreme Court Warns Government Over Noncompliance, Ministers Respond with Sharp Criticism
The Israeli Supreme Court warned that government refusal to comply with its rulings could force public officials to choose between obeying the government or the judiciary, risking…
Israeli Ministers Condemn Supreme Court Over Defiance of Government Policy
Israeli ministers strongly condemned the Supreme Court after it warned the government against ignoring a ruling on the Second Authority for Television and Radio. Justice Minister…
Finance Minister Smotrich Condemns Supreme Court's Response as Criminal Extortion
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich condemned the Supreme Court's response as criminal extortion, calling for police investigation and asserting no one is above the law.
Israeli Supreme Court Warns Officials Against Defying Its Rulings in Broadcasting Authority Dispute
The Israeli Supreme Court warned public officials they may face personal liability if they defy its rulings, following the government's unprecedented refusal to honor a court deci…
Israeli Government Challenges Supreme Court Rulings Amid Rising Constitutional Crisis
In January 2026, the Israeli government made a contentious decision effectively ignoring Supreme Court rulings, escalating fears of a constitutional crisis. Justice Yitzhak Amit's…
Israeli Government Refuses to Comply with Supreme Court Ruling on Broadcasting Authority Appointments
Israel's Supreme Court froze government appointments to the Second Authority for Television and Radio, citing procedural flaws and conflicts of interest. The government responded…
MK Milvitsky Blasts Attorney General as 'Cursed Woman' Over Ultra-Orthodox Funding Dispute
MK Hanoch Milvitsky accused Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara of politically persecuting the ultra-Orthodox community to suppress their electoral influence. He criticized Financ…
Ramat Gan Couple Must Pay Broker Commission Despite Selling Home After Exclusivity Ended
A Ramat Gan couple sold their home for 10.5 million shekels nearly a year after their exclusive brokerage agreement expired but were still ordered by a court to pay the broker a 2…
Likud Backs Down and Prepares for Repeat State Comptroller Election After Supreme Court Ruling
Following the Supreme Court's annulment of the State Comptroller election, Israel's Likud-led coalition faces pressure to hold a repeat vote despite internal calls to defy the cou…
Finance Minister Smotrich Condemns Supreme Court Over State Comptroller Election Ruling
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich condemned the Israeli Supreme Court's decision to annul Michael Regev's election as State Comptroller due to voting secrecy breaches, calling it…
Israeli Supreme Court Orders Repeat Vote for State Comptroller Due to Secret Ballot Breach
The Israeli Supreme Court ordered a new Knesset vote for State Comptroller after MKs recorded their secret ballots, violating election secrecy. The court upheld the law requiring…
Israeli Supreme Court Orders New Election for State Comptroller Due to Voting Irregularities
The Israeli Supreme Court invalidated the Knesset's recent vote for State Comptroller due to the absence of a secret ballot and ordered new elections.
Former Israeli Supreme Court Justice Edna Arbel Dies at 82
Edna Arbel, former Israeli Supreme Court Justice and Attorney General, died at 82. She served on the Supreme Court from 2004 to 2014 and was known for key rulings on civil liberti…
C14's Mati Tuchfeld Criticizes Supreme Court Over State Comptroller Appointment Freeze
Mati Tuchfeld of C14 condemned the Israeli Supreme Court's freeze on the State Comptroller appointment, citing lack of evidence for voting secrecy breaches and warning of future e…
Tel Aviv Court Orders Left-Wing Activists to Pay Defamation Damages to Teacher
A Tel Aviv court ruled that left-wing activists defamed English teacher Bat Zion Ziskind by spreading false claims about her teaching on Yitzhak Rabin's assassination. The activis…
Public Trust in Israel's Judiciary Plummets Dramatically Over Past Decade
A 2025 survey by Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics shows public trust in the judiciary has dropped nearly 10% since 2015, with only 48% expressing confidence. Trust varies wid…
