Yitzhak Amit

Satirical roundup targets Israeli politics, protests, and a Chabad event

A satirical Israeli news roundup mocks politicians, ultra-Orthodox protest tactics, and a Chabad gathering. It references Tali Gottlieb’s immunity, Yair Golan’s faction, Goldknopf…

Judges Speed Up Netanyahu Trial, Scheduling Five Hearings a Week After the Holidays

Judges in Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial ordered the case sped up after the holidays, setting five hearings a week and aiming to finish before the panel’s chair retires in 2028. Netan…

Netanyahu’s testimony ends after 98 hearings in Tel Aviv corruption trial

Benjamin Netanyahu completed his testimony Wednesday in his corruption trial at the Tel Aviv District Court after 98 hearings over 18 months. The court is now moving to the defens…

Haredi Panel Erupts Over Protest Violence and Rivlin's Call to 'Beat Up' Demonstrators

A Haredi current-affairs panel on Kikar Hashabbat debated police violence against ultra-Orthodox protesters, the Haredi parties' standoff with Netanyahu, and the Supreme Court bat…

Likud MK urges Haredim to protest near top justice officials' homes

Likud MK Tali Gottlieb urged Haredim to shift protests over the draft law and daycare budgets away from public demonstrations and toward the homes of senior justice officials. She…

Tally Gotliv Attacks Supreme Court Justice Isaac Amit Over Judicial Appointments

MK Tally Gotliv attacked Supreme Court Justice Isaac Amit in the Knesset on Tuesday, accusing him of belittling politicians and defending elected officials’ role in selecting judg…

Rothman Accuses Supreme Court of Political Bias and Pushes Attorney General Split

MK Simcha Rothman accused Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit of acting politically and said public trust in the court is falling. He also said he is pushing to advance the attorne…

Rothman attacks Supreme Court chief amid petitions over judicial appointments panel

Simcha Rothman attacked Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit on Monday during a dispute over changes to the Judicial Selection Committee. He called Amit an extreme-left politician…

High Court Orders Knesset to Explain Rabillo Appointment as State Comptroller

The High Court ordered the Knesset to justify Michael Rabillo’s election as state comptroller after petitions alleged the vote’s secrecy was broken. The court rejected the Knesset…

Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Judicial Appointments Overhaul

Israel’s Supreme Court heard a full-bench challenge to the law changing how judges are selected, with justices sharply skeptical of the government’s motives. The petition argues t…

Satirical segment mocks Supreme Court chief over separation of powers

A satirical Srigum video ridicules Supreme Court Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit while the court hears petitions against the Basic Law: Judiciary. The segment claims Amit is acting acr…

Levin Accuses Supreme Court of Blocking Judicial Appointments for Years

Justice Minister Yariv Levin attacked the Supreme Court and said it has long blocked judicial appointments for political reasons. He urged an immediate vote on a proposal limiting…

High Court Hears Challenge to New Judicial Appointments Law

Jerusalem District Court Buckles Under a Surge in Cases and Netanyahu Trial Load

Jerusalem District Court is facing record pressure from a surge in civil filings and the time-consuming Netanyahu trial. The backlog has been worsened by vacant judgeships and the…

Supreme Court freezes government move to reshape Second Authority council

Israel’s High Court froze government efforts to change the Second Authority for Television and Radio council and kept the current body in place. The justices also said there is a…

Supreme Court Ruling Clears the Way for Potential Resumption of Reshet 13 Sale

Israel’s Supreme Court ruled that the outgoing Second Authority Council can continue operating and may review the stalled sale of Reshet 13. The decision freezes the government’s…

High Court Restores Full Activity to Second Authority Council Despite Mass Resignations

Israel’s High Court ruled that the Second Authority Council will keep functioning despite six resignations. Communications Minister Shlomo Karai denounced the decision and said it…

Ballot-Box Photo Scandal Prompts Judge Elron to Freeze Rabilo’s State Comptroller Appointment

Justice Yitzhak Amit Elron has asked to freeze Rabilo’s appointment as State Comptroller, calling the vote illegal. The move follows a controversy over a phone photo taken behind…

Dozens of Haredi extremists protest near Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit’s home

Dozens of Haredi extremists are demonstrating near the home of Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit. The report was published on 14 June 2026 at 21:46 and gave no further details…

High Court Extends Deadline in Ben Gvir Dismissal Petitions, Urges Faster Response

Israel’s High Court gave the state until July 2, 2026, to respond to petitions seeking to dismiss Itamar Ben Gvir. The nine-judge panel urged the sides to submit materials earlier…

Amit Segal Slams MK Tali Gottlieb as a Liability to the Right

Amit Segal sharply criticized Likud MK Tali Gottlieb in his Israel Hayom column, calling her harmful to the right and to the state. He also blamed her for the coalition’s failure…

Levin Drops Objection to Publishing Amit’s Appointment in the Official Gazette

The High Court of Justice approved an agreement to publish Judge Yitzhak Amit’s appointment as president of the Supreme Court in the Official Gazette, without opposition from Just…

High Court: Levin Must Cooperate with Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit

Israel’s Supreme Court ruled that Justice Minister Yariv Levin must cooperate with Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit. The court said Amit was lawfully appointed and rejected Le…

Former Supreme Court President Hayut: We Are Sliding Toward the Brink of Anarchy

Former Supreme Court President Esther Hayut said the vandalism at Justice Noam Sohlberg’s home in Alon Shvut showed Israel was sliding toward anarchy, while Supreme Court Presiden…