The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mordechai-kremnitzer/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:11:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Mordechai Kremnitzer | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mordechai-kremnitzer/ 32 32 Would the High Court dare strike down the coalition’s judicial appointments law? https://www.timesofisrael.com/would-the-high-court-dare-strike-down-the-coalitions-judicial-appointments-law/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 06:00:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2981127 Opponents of the legislation argue it violates key principles underpinning Israel's democratic character, opening the window for the High Court to invalidate the law

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]]> Talk of Netanyahu plea deal prompts renewed focus on legal strength of the charges https://www.timesofisrael.com/talk-of-netanyahu-plea-deal-prompts-renewed-focus-on-legal-strength-of-the-charges/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 04:40:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2686075 The Times of Israel speaks with two legal experts for differing perspectives on the merits of the three cases against the former PM

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]]> A heinous rape case stuns the nation, but a hasty indictment is no shock to some https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-heinous-rape-case-stuns-the-nation-but-a-hasty-indictment-is-no-shock-to-some/ Fri, 21 Jun 2019 03:15:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2097681 The story of how Mahmoud Qadusa went from facing calls for his execution to possible release in just days shines light on biases Palestinians deal with in Israel's justice system

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]]> Former Supreme Court president Barak: I’d quit if they passed the ‘override’ law https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-supreme-court-president-barak-id-quit-if-they-passed-the-override-law/ Thu, 23 May 2019 19:16:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2082097&preview=true&preview_id=2082097 Justices can't protect Israel's democracy if they don't have the tools, warns ex-court head, castigating Netanyahu for planning 'dramatic change' to avoid prosecution for graft

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]]> Bid to stifle court akin to those of pre-Nazi Germany, 98 retired judges say https://www.timesofisrael.com/bid-to-stifle-court-akin-to-those-of-pre-nazi-germany-98-retired-judges-say/ Thu, 23 May 2019 19:02:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2081998&preview=true&preview_id=2081998 Ex-jurists from all levels sign open letter protesting reported efforts by PM to pass legislation allowing Knesset to override High Court veto, as he seeks to safeguard immunity

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]]> Former chief justice: Netanyahu seeking to ‘destroy’ courts to avoid prosecution https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-chief-justice-netanyahu-seeking-to-destroy-courts-to-avoid-prosecution/ Thu, 23 May 2019 11:08:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2081673&preview=true&preview_id=2081673 Dorit Beinisch says lawmakers spreading 'nonsense and lies' about justice system to mislead public, warns PM against hobbling Supreme Court for personal gain

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]]> Report: ‘Override’ law to save PM from trial will be part of coalition deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-override-law-to-save-pm-from-trial-will-be-part-of-coalition-deal/ Wed, 22 May 2019 19:07:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2081341&preview=true&preview_id=2081341 In constitutional earthquake, next Netanyahu government said set to empower MKs to relegislate laws Supreme Court strikes down, bar judges from overturning administrative decisions

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]]> The case against Netanyahu: Is Israel about to reelect a corrupt prime minister? https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-case-against-netanyahu-is-israel-about-to-reelect-a-corrupt-prime-minister/ Tue, 25 Dec 2018 11:53:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1985696 Elections in April mean campaigning will coincide with AG's deliberations on charging the PM for corruption. Top law prof Mordechai Kremnitzer explains how it all might play out

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]]> In quashing Duma confessions given under duress, did court prohibit torture? https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-quashing-duma-confessions-given-under-duress-did-court-prohibit-torture/ Thu, 21 Jun 2018 05:37:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1874422 Despite judges' desire to limit scope of decision, conclusion that interrogation methods used by Shin Bet 'severely violated' far-right Jewish suspects' rights deemed unprecedented

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]]> Why does Europe fund left-wing Israeli groups? https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-does-europe-fund-israeli-left-wing-groups/ Thu, 07 Jan 2016 09:08:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1316681 Ayelet Shaked's NGO bill seeks to curtail foreign entities intervening in Israel's affairs; EU says it will damage country's reputation as 'an open and democratic society'

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]]> New president seeks to cure ‘epidemic’ of racism https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-president-seeks-to-cure-disease-of-racism/ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 22:25:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1081268 'Israeli society is sick, and it is our duty to treat this disease' and ease tensions between Arabs and Jews, Rivlin tells academics

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]]> Frankly, Syria, we don’t give a damn https://www.timesofisrael.com/frankly-syria-we-dont-give-a-damn/ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:45:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=303348 After Assad's envoy complains about Israeli participation at anti-corruption conference, Jerusalem's envoy to Vienna snaps back: 'With all that's going on in Syria, we really don’t care'

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]]> Can Olmert run for the top job? The answer is as muddled as his political future https://www.timesofisrael.com/convicted-and-still-on-trial-can-olmert-run-for-the-top-job-of-course-not-say-some-legal-experts-well-maybe-say-others/ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:10:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=247612 Forced out of office to fight corruption charges four years ago, convicted of breach of trust and still on trial, Ehud Olmert's potential comeback opens a legal minefield

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