The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/aharon-barak/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:52:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Aharon Barak | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/aharon-barak/ 32 32 Ex-chief justice Barak: Slippery slope of violence could end in murder of judge, civil war https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-chief-justice-barak-slippery-slope-of-violence-could-end-in-murder-of-judge-civil-war/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:25:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3836874 Fearing they could be targeted next, dozens of judges reportedly warn that Haredi extremist riot outside deputy chief justice's home could have a chilling effect on judicial system

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]]> Cops reportedly probing right-wing agitator who blocked ex-judge Aharon Barak’s car https://www.timesofisrael.com/cops-reportedly-probing-right-wing-agitator-who-blocked-ex-judge-aharon-baraks-car/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:01:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3744357 Investigation said opened into Mordechai David, other activists over incident targeting former Supreme Court president; Environment Minister Silman praises David, who is unrepentant

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]]> Far-right activists block Aharon Barak from leaving event, call him ‘dictator’ and ‘criminal’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/far-right-activists-block-aharon-barak-from-leaving-event-call-him-dictator-and-criminal/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:58:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3743824&preview=true&preview_id=3743824 Former Supreme Court chief gives speech lamenting government's 'contempt for the judicial branch,' says Israeli Declaration of Independence 'no longer expresses our shared values'

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]]> Ex-High Court president at anti-government rally: Israel no longer a liberal democracy https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-anti-government-rally-ex-chief-justice-claims-israel-no-longer-a-liberal-democracy/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:20:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3726011 Father of slain captive Itay Chen accuses PM of failure to probe Oct. 7: 'What is Bibi afraid of?'; police detain 6 right-wing counterprotesters after brawl, alongside 5 protesters

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]]> Former Supreme Court chief justice: Elected officials are trampling on rule of law https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-supreme-court-chief-justice-elected-officials-are-trampling-on-rule-of-law/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 15:26:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3705965 Calls to disobey High Court rulings mark a 'dangerous decline,' warns Esther Hayut at same conference where top judge and ex-chiefs accused justice minister of dismantling democracy

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]]> Chief justice: Levin out to dismantle judiciary; ex-chief: We’re heading for autocracy https://www.timesofisrael.com/chief-justice-scolds-levin-for-not-meeting-him-minister-says-court-trampling-on-public/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:19:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3705037 Justice minister says Supreme Court 'trampling on the public,' after court President Isaac Amit slams Levin's 18-month boycott of him and his predecessor

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]]> Herzog set to discuss ways to end PM’s trial, as White House highlights Trump’s empathy https://www.timesofisrael.com/meeting-set-to-discuss-ways-to-end-pms-trial-white-house-explains-trumps-call-for-move/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:40:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3588186 Report says president will meet Tuesday with ex-chief justice Barak, who plans to insist Netanyahu step down as part of any plea bargain or pardon arrangement

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]]> Secret deal to end Netanyahu trial fell apart over PM’s refusal to step down — source https://www.timesofisrael.com/secret-deal-to-end-netanyahu-trial-fell-apart-over-pms-refusal-to-step-down-source/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:17:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3585489 In meeting with ex-Supreme Court chief Aharon Barak, premier's lawyer suggested accepting conviction on minor charge but without leaving office; Barak insisted on PM stepping down

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]]> Government seeking to operate ‘above the law,’ AG charges ahead of no-confidence vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-seeking-to-operate-above-the-law-ag-charges-ahead-of-no-confidence-vote/ Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:44:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3508801 Baharav-Miara says motion aims to promote loyalty to politicians; retired Supreme Court justices warn her dismissal 'would seriously endanger Israel's status as a nation of laws'

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]]> Ex-Supreme Court chief Aharon Barak says he fears Israel headed to civil war https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-supreme-court-chief-aharon-barak-says-he-fears-israel-headed-to-civil-war/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:56:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3507500 'The rift in the people is immense, with no effort made to heal it,' jurist says, adding that if he were still chief justice, he would block PM's dismissal of Shin Bet chief, AG

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]]> Prof. who called ICJ ‘unworthy of any trust’ tapped as Israel’s judge in genocide case https://www.timesofisrael.com/professor-who-called-icj-unworthy-of-any-trust-tapped-as-judge-in-genocide-case/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 02:09:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3323018 Ron Shapira, who will replace Aharon Barak as Israel's ad hoc judge, has said The Hague-based court 'embodies and takes to the extreme all the flaws of legal discourse'

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]]> Aharon Barak resigns as Israeli ad hoc judge at ICJ for ‘personal reasons’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/aharon-barak-resigns-as-israeli-ad-hoc-judge-at-icj-for-personal-reasons/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:11:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3306218 No replacement for Barak is immediately announced and officials tell media that Israel may not appoint a new representative to the World Court as it hears genocide case

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]]> After ICJ ruling, US says Biden’s position on IDF Rafah op is ‘clear and consistent’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-icj-ruling-us-says-bidens-position-on-idf-rafah-op-is-clear-and-consistent/ Sat, 25 May 2024 09:02:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3297739&preview=true&preview_id=3297739 Brief statement comes as White House has appeared to soften its opposition to Israel's advance into Rafah, indicating Jerusalem was taking US concerns into account

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]]> Four ICJ judges argue court order does not require IDF to stop all Rafah operations https://www.timesofisrael.com/four-icj-judges-argue-court-order-does-not-require-idf-to-halt-all-rafah-operations/ Fri, 24 May 2024 22:08:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3297582 Israel's Barak says 'the measure is a qualified one' and Uganda's Sebutinde warns directive should not be misunderstood, but South Africa's Tladi says it explicitly requires a halt

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]]> ICJ orders Israel to halt Rafah operations that risk destruction of civilian population https://www.timesofisrael.com/icj-orders-israel-to-halt-rafah-operations-that-risk-destruction-of-civilian-population/ Fri, 24 May 2024 17:24:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3297489 Four of the 15 judges argue ruling does not require that Israel halt entire Rafah campaign if it ensures it's complying with the Genocide Convention; South African judge disagrees

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