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Education Minister Naftali Bennett speaks during the event launching the "Israeli Hope Journey" with educational teams, to deepen the cooperation between the different sectors in Israel, at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, on April 23, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
April 24, 2018, 9:44 am
Bennett threatens to thwart all legislation if bid to limit court isn’t passed
Jewish Home leader says ministers must vote on measure within 10 days or party's MKs 'will no longer take part in coalition votes'
By Stuart Winer and TOI staff
Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (r) with Supreme Court Chief Judge Esther Hayut at Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem. November 1, 2017. (Marc Israel Sellem/POOL)
April 24, 2018, 2:50 am
Ministers agree to delay vote on law to rein in Supreme Court
Court president conditions confab with Netanyahu on postponing ministerial decision on legislation that would override rulings that strike down Knesset laws
By TOI staff
Leader of the Zionist Union party Avi Gabbay and Zionist Union MKs hold torches at a protest against attempts to enact laws that bypass the High Court of Justice and public criticism of the court's intervention in the legislative process, in Jerusalem, on April 21, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 22, 2018, 5:03 am
Hundreds rally in Jerusalem against government bid to limit High Court’s powers
Protesters form human chain around judiciary building in demonstration organized by Zionist Union; thousands more protest corruption in Tel Aviv
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Memorial Day ceremony at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, April 18, 2018. (Marc Israel Sellem/Flash90)
April 18, 2018, 4:27 pm
At terror victims memorial, Netanyahu vows to fight ‘barbaric’ extremist Islam
PM says there are signs of change in the region, stemming from recognition that Israel is determined to protect its people
By Stuart Winer
Former Supreme Court Judge Aharon Barak speaks at a conference at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya on January 2, 2018. (FLASH90)
April 16, 2018, 3:00 am
PM consults with former Supreme Court chief over court override bill
In meeting with Aharon Barak --- whose judicial activism so infuriated the right -- Netanyahu says he is determined to pass law regulating Knesset-High Court relations
By TOI staff
Supreme Court President Esther Hayut arrives for a court hearing on the deportation of African asylum seekers at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on April 10, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 10, 2018, 8:37 pm
High Court: State must free jailed migrants if AG doesn’t okay deportation deal
Supreme Court gives officials 5 days to clarify position, chides government over stalled plans: 'There is no deal. You are simply holding people in detention'
By Tamar Pileggi and TOI staff
Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz. (Judiciary of Israel)
March 22, 2018, 11:38 am
Judge in texting scandal suspended pending disciplinary ruling
Supreme Court chief rejects offer to extend leave of absence for Ronit Poznansky-Katz, who discussed remands with prosecutor
By Michael Bachner and TOI staff
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked (r) and Supreme Court President Esther Hayut on February 22, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash 90)
March 7, 2018, 1:15 am
Justice minister files complaint against judge in texting scandal
Supreme Court expected to establish a special disciplinary court against Ronit Poznansky-Katz over her communications with a state prosecutor
By TOI staff
State Prosecuter Shai Nitzan attends a ceremony in Jerusalem, October 26, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 5, 2018, 12:49 pm
State prosecutor: Alleged collusion between judge, investigator ‘an exception’
Shai Nitzan says 'very, very inappropriate' incident is 'not the norm,' and detainees' rights were not compromised by exchange
By Marissa Newman and TOI staff
Supreme Court president Esther Hayut at a meeting of the Israeli Judicial Selection Committee at the Ministry of Justice in Jerusalem on February 22, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash 90)
March 5, 2018, 8:49 am
Supreme Court head announces collusion inquiry following judge texting scandal
Three-person committee will investigate relationship between judges and law enforcement officials after 'a series of personal and systemic failures' revealed
By TOI staff
Border Police officers guard near tractors during preparations for the evacuation and demolition of the illegal Netiv Ha'avot outpost on February 7, 2018. (Gershon Elinson/Flash90)
February 28, 2018, 12:03 pm
High Court delays demolition of 15 homes in Netiv Ha’avot outpost
But Chief Justice Hayut again rejects request to spare six of the houses that had only small parts built illegally on land not belonging to the state
By Jacob Magid
Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz. (Judiciary of Israel)
February 28, 2018, 11:38 am
Justice minister okays disciplinary action against judge in texting scandal
Tribunal to impose measures against Ronit Poznansky-Katz, who was caught 'inappropriately' messaging state prosecutor in case 4000
By Raoul Wootliff and TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a persimmon as he opens the weekly cabinet meeting at his Jerusalem office on February 25, 2018. (AFP PHOTO / GALI TIBBON)
February 27, 2018, 6:07 pm
The weakening of Israeli democracy
Colleagues marvel at PM's 'luck' in facing down graft claims. In fact, he and his allies are targeting key hierarchies, some of which are complicit in their own falling credibility
By David Horovitz
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves the Muni World conference in Tel Aviv on February 14, 2018. (AFP Photo/Jack Guez)
February 22, 2018, 2:21 pm
Communication breakdown
A prime minister who sought to influence the media finds his crusade coming back to bite him in the latest corruption scandal
By Adiv Sterman
Portrait of the Jerusalem Supreme Court Judge, Esther Hayut, on May 10, 2017. On September 5, 2017,Judge Hayut was chosen to be the next President of the Supreme Court, to replace Miriam Naor. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
February 20, 2018, 11:28 pm
Chief justice gives police testimony over alleged bribe offer by Netanyahu aide
Esther Hayut defends decision not to report 'vague' story on alleged proposal by Nir Hefetz to a fellow judge in 2015, says her colleague refused to disclose names
By Raoul Wootliff and TOI staff
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