The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-supreme-court/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:18:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israel Supreme Court | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-supreme-court/ 32 32 How Netanyahu’s plans to reshape the courts could turn Israel toward autocracy https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-netanyahus-plans-to-reshape-the-courts-could-affect-israels-democracy/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:01:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3899618 With prime minister seeking another term on Oct. 27, his plans to overhaul judiciary are back and more far-reaching than they were in 2023

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]]> AG: New appointments are politicizing police internal affairs, could harm election integrity https://www.timesofisrael.com/ag-new-appointments-are-politicizing-police-internal-affairs-could-harm-election-integrity/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:41:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3879130 Baharav-Miara warns amendment giving justice minister control over investigative unit is causing ‘politicization of law enforcement,' as she asks top court to halt appointments

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]]> Next right-wing government could create constitutional court above Supreme Court, MK says https://www.timesofisrael.com/next-right-wing-government-could-create-constitutional-court-above-supreme-court-mk-says/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:10:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3875091 Overhaul architect Simcha Rothman warns drastic move transferring judicial review to new bench would be needed to deal with current top court, which 'does not obey the law'

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]]> Bnei Brak set to implement gender segregation on two main streets https://www.timesofisrael.com/bnei-brak-set-to-implement-gender-segregation-on-two-main-streets-report/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:01:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3860758 Following ruling by rabbis, city will put up signs and barriers segregating sidewalks, despite Supreme Court ban on practice in 2017

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]]> All living former Supreme Court presidents pan government for not respecting court ruling https://www.timesofisrael.com/all-living-former-supreme-court-presidents-pan-government-for-not-respecting-court-ruling/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3856297&preview=true&preview_id=3856297 Aharon Barak, Dorit Beinisch, Asher Grunis, Esther Hayut and Uzi Vogelman warn move will 'lead to anarchy' and 'make the existence of a functioning society impossible'

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]]> Life of detained Gaza hospital chief/Hamas officer at immediate risk, lawyer says https://www.timesofisrael.com/life-of-detained-gaza-hospital-chief-hamas-officer-at-immediate-risk-lawyer-says/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:57:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3855414 Rights group claims Hussam Abu Safiya undergoes daily beatings, bears fresh wounds that made him barely recognizable during lawyer visit; prisoner said to say he doesn't think he'll survive

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]]> After 17-month obstruction by Levin, Supreme Court president’s appointment to be formally announced https://www.timesofisrael.com/supreme-court-presidents-appointment-to-be-formally-announced-after-levins-17-month-obstruction/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:45:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3839634 High Court ruling comes after justice minister refused to complete procedural steps announcing Isaac Amit's appointment, and a decision on Sunday that the justice minister acted unlawfully

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]]> Haredim block traffic at south Jerusalem checkpoint after arrest of suspected rioter https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredim-block-traffic-at-south-jerusalem-checkpoint-after-arrest-of-suspected-rioter/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:42:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3838072 26-year-old, who allegedly resisted arrest, is one of 65 detained for attack on home of Supreme Court justice who has ordered effective penalties against draft dodgers

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]]> 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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]]> Supreme Court extends jail term of convicted Iran-backed terror cell member https://www.timesofisrael.com/supreme-court-extends-jail-term-of-convicted-iran-backed-terror-cell-member/ Sun, 31 May 2026 11:25:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3833567 Court adds year to sentence of Nazareth resident Hamad Hammadi, raising it to 7, after prosecutor argued spate of recent Iran espionage cases creates special need for deterrence

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]]> We were there. The Supreme Court did not tie the IDF’s hands on the Gaza border https://www.timesofisrael.com/we-were-there-the-supreme-court-did-not-tie-the-idfs-hands-on-the-gaza-border/ Tue, 12 May 2026 11:27:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821768 Two former senior IDF officers: Baseless claims that the Court restricted open-fire rules before the October 7 attacks are merely a pretext to dodge a state commission of inquiry

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]]> Levin says he’ll let Supreme Court ‘disappear’ if his justice picks are not selected https://www.timesofisrael.com/levin-says-hell-let-supreme-court-disappear-if-his-justice-picks-are-not-selected/ Thu, 07 May 2026 16:07:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3818506 Justice minister's comments come as deadline to submit timeline for convening Judicial Selection Committee is set to expire; office won't say whether he intends to comply with it

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]]> Supreme Court overturns rape conviction after review https://www.timesofisrael.com/supreme-court-overturns-rape-conviction-after-review/ Wed, 06 May 2026 10:20:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817476 Adel Heib was acquitted in 2023 of raping an 82-year-old woman, but convicted on appeal by the Supreme Court; an expanded panel reverses that decision

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]]> The High Court is treading a dangerous path by delaying an October 7 state inquiry https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-high-court-is-treading-a-dangerous-path-by-delaying-an-october-7-state-inquiry/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:08:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3809297 Fearing political backlash, justices are considering leaving the establishment of a state commission to the next government, a move that undermines the rule of law

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]]> Supreme Court justices accuse Levin of abusing power to block judicial appointments https://www.timesofisrael.com/supreme-court-justices-accuse-levin-of-abusing-power-to-block-judicial-appointments/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:58:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805259 Justice minister rapped for refusing to convene selection committee, 'crassly ignoring' need for district, magistrate court judges

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