The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/high-court-of-justice/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 26 Sep 2026 03:47:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png High Court of Justice | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/high-court-of-justice/ 32 32 Attorney general asks court to freeze Karhi’s media law, citing serious legal flaws https://www.timesofisrael.com/attorney-general-asks-court-to-freeze-karhis-media-law-citing-serious-legal-flaws/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:49:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3903183 Baharav-Miara says legislation weakens safeguards for independent news coverage and is particularly sensitive during election campaign

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]]> High Court delays decision on October 7 state commission until after election https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-delays-decision-on-october-7-state-commission-until-after-election/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:20:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3901737 Judges accept AG's opinion and set Jan. 15 deadline for government to respond to petitions for powerhouse probe; petitioners questioned how AG could deem panel essential yet suggest it be delayed

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]]> Daily Briefing Sept. 23 – Religious Zionism party doubles down on judicial revolution https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-sept-23-religious-zionism-party-doubles-down-on-judicial-revolution/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:52:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3901547&preview=true&preview_id=3901547 Legal correspondent Jeremy Sharon discusses Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's plans to radically constrain the judiciary, and how the sale of Channel 13 was finally approved

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]]> High Court bans parties from tracking voters on election day, angering Likud https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-bans-parties-from-tracking-voters-on-election-day-angering-likud/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:10:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3899185 Court overturns election committee ruling, says voter tracking violates legally enshrined right to privacy; Justice Minister Levin accuses justices of seeking to sway election against government

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]]> Sale of Channel 13 to government critic approved; minister calls decision ‘unlawful’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/sale-of-channel-13-to-government-critic-approved-comms-minister-calls-decision-unlawful/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:05:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3898469 Acquisition of major commercial channel is at center of political, legal fight, after communications minister's apparent efforts to stymie the deal were blocked by High Court

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]]> High Court won’t reverse AG’s decision to bar state-funded memorial for Shas Rabbi Ovadia Yosef https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-wont-nix-ags-decision-to-bar-state-funded-memorial-for-shas-rabbi-ovadia-yosef/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:31:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3898337 Court decides petition moot since event can't be planned in time for intended October 6 date; religious rights group says Shas election candidate, IDF reservist, should be disqualified

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]]> Religious Zionism launches plans for more radical judicial overhaul after election https://www.timesofisrael.com/religious-zionism-launches-plans-for-more-radical-judicial-overhaul-after-election/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:18:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3897644 Smotrich posts AI-generated video of Supreme Court justices, AG getting dragged out of protest; Eisenkot calls it 'despicable,' Bar Association director slams 'incitement'

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]]> High Court annuls controversial government appointments to broadcast regulator https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-annuls-controversial-government-appointments-to-broadcast-regulator/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:14:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3893717 Court finds choices were made without reviewing incendiary comments by appointees against media, and in violation of Netanyahu's conflict of interest agreement

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]]> High Court dismisses petition by Israeli expats who were stripped of voting rights https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-dismisses-petition-by-israeli-expats-who-were-stripped-of-voting-rights/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:19:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3892626 Case dismissed on procedural grounds after court says it was filed too late, skipped statutory appeals process and lacked a detailed factual record

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]]> Netanyahu orders some West Bank outposts removed, amid US pressure over settler attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-orders-some-west-bank-outposts-removed-amid-us-pressure-over-settler-attacks/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:17:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3892480 Not clear when move was ordered or will be carried out; 2 settlers arrested over Qusra violence, as High Court, considering separate attack, says phenomenon violates Israeli, Jewish principles of justice; IDF raids Hamas cell, finds rocket

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]]> Police chief reportedly makes senior appointments despite Ben Gvir’s election freeze https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-gvir-freezes-planned-senior-police-appointments-until-after-election/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:34:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3892272 Minister says reported picks just recommendations, none to be okayed close to vote, but was said to back out of deal to tap top officers because Levy sought to promote AG's allies

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]]> Coalition scored successes in judicial overhaul, but High Court, elections, will decide its fate https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-scored-successes-in-judicial-overhaul-but-high-court-elections-will-decide-its-fate/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:03:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3890224 High Court will likely strike down changes to judicial appointments process, among other legislation, but it may have to fight to keep that power if coalition comes back after vote

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]]> High Court extends freeze on implementation of controversial police investigations unit law https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-extends-freeze-on-implementation-of-controversial-police-investigations-unit-law/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:34:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3891107 Justice minister rails at judges for 'trying to defend the failed' DIPI, as group that filed petition says order important in 'protecting the independence of the law-enforcement system'

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]]> High Court annuls Haredi draft-dodger arrest ban as unconstitutional violation of equality https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-annuls-haredi-draft-dodger-arrest-ban-as-unconstitutional-violation-of-equality/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:54:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3891026 Law passed by the government in July 'flagrantly violates state's obligation to exercise coercive power equally,' writes Judge Sohlberg

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]]> In boon for Likud, High Court says election czar lacked authority to ban voter tracking https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-boon-for-likud-high-court-says-election-czar-lacked-authority-to-ban-voter-tracking/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:53:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3890365 Central Election Committee plenum, on which coalition has a majority, will decide if polling station workers can tell parties who has voted; but that decision can in turn be petitioned to top court

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