Esther Hayut

October 23, 2018, 6:05 pm

Top judge says lawmakers fuel ‘violent discourse’ with attacks on Supreme Court

In broadside against right-wing critics, Esther Hayut slams condemnation of justices that ‘sometimes borders on expressions of real incitement’

By TOI staff

Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz leaves the Supreme Court in Jerusalem after appearing before the justices as part of the disciplinary process against her, March 21, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

September 2, 2018, 3:38 pm

Judge dismissed in Bezeq probe texting scandal appeals ruling

Court freezes Ronit Poznansky-Katz’s sacking after petition claims decision ‘disproportionate’ to her offense — coordinating remand rulings with prosecutor

By Michael Bachner

July 18, 2018, 9:22 pm

Judge who conferred with prosecutor in texting scandal is dismissed

Disciplinary tribunal rules unanimously to remove Ronit Poznansky-Katz from office over improper conduct in Bezeq corruption probe

By TOI staff

Supreme Court Chief Justice Esther Hayut speaks during a conference at the national library in Jerusalem on June 6, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)

July 1, 2018, 4:25 pm

After texting scandal, tighter rules on contacts between judges, prosecutors

Supreme Court chief Esther Hayut issues new procedures to boost public confidence in system in wake of collusion scare in high-profile corruption case

By Stuart Winer and TOI staff

View of caravan houses in the illegal West Bank outpost of Amona on January 16, 2017. (Lior Mizrahi/Flash90)

June 3, 2018, 3:21 am

High Court set to hear petitions against outpost legalization law

Supporters of controversial Regulation Law, which has been frozen since being passed by Knesset, argue that system ‘stacked against’ legislation

By Jacob Magid

Supreme Court Chief Justice Esther Hayut at a hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on January 14, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

May 31, 2018, 11:21 am

High Court walks back position allowing seizing Palestinian land for settler use

Chief justice says 2017 ruling by colleague Salim Joubran contradicts previous legal precedents on matters of West Bank land disputes

By Jacob Magid

Illustrative: Israeli snipers prepare for massive protests by Palestinians in Gaza and the potential for demonstrators to try to breach the security fence on March 30, 2018. (Israel Defense Forces)

May 24, 2018, 11:00 pm

High Court rejects petitions to stop IDF using live fire in Gaza border riots

Justices say Hamas and other terror groups deliberately mix terrorists with civilians, including women and children, to confuse Israeli troops

By Sue Surkes

President Reuven Rivlin, (C) President of the Supreme Court Esther Hayut, (L), and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked, (R), at a swearing-in ceremony for new court judges at the President's Residence, Jerusalem, May 7, 2018. (Mark Neeman/President's Office)

May 7, 2018, 3:11 pm

Supreme Court president blasts ‘unprecedented assault’ on judicial branch

Esther Hayut denounces bill giving Knesset power to override court veto on laws, warns human rights will be left unprotected; Justice Minister Shaked says critics are overreacting

By Stuart Winer

View of Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border near Rosh Hanikra, in northwestern Israel, November 10, 2016 (Doron Horowitz/Flash90)

May 7, 2018, 2:00 pm

Israel bracing for Iranian-ordered infiltration in army base or town – report

Iran’s chief of staff vows to ‘give an appropriate response at an appropriate time’ to even ‘a slight act of aggression’

By TOI staff

Illustrative: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, and Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon at a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on January 11, 2018. (Alex Kolomoisky/Pool)

May 6, 2018, 1:10 pm

Ministers expected to okay bill reining in High Court despite coalition fray

PM won’t oppose legislation but current proposal lacks Knesset majority, with Kulanu accusing Jewish Home ‘extremists’ of pushing legislation to weaken rule of law

By Raoul Wootliff

Zionist Union faction head Avi Gabbay speaks at the Israeli Social Conference 2018 in Tel Aviv on May 1, 2018 (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)

May 6, 2018, 6:40 am

Netanyahu is turning Israel into Turkey, opposition chief charges

Zionist Union leaders warn of threat to democracy posed by law allowing PM to declare war without consulting cabinet, bid to hobble Supreme Court

By TOI staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the press at the Kirya government headquarters in Tel Aviv on April 30, 2018. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

May 4, 2018, 2:52 pm

One step ahead: 7 things to know for May 4

Netanyahu’s handling of sensitive information obtained from Iran has strengthened his position in Israel, and frustrated his political opponents

By Adiv Sterman

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) speaks with Education Minister Naftali Bennett on November 13, 2017 in the Knesset. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

May 3, 2018, 11:21 pm

Likud again delays bill to rein in High Court, raising Jewish Home’s ire

Bennett vows to force a vote Sunday on legislation to weaken the court, demands PM’s support ‘as promised to the Israeli public’

By TOI staff

A general view of the plenum hall during a swearing in ceremony for the 20th Knesset on March 31, 2015. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

April 30, 2018, 11:35 am

Legislators tiptoe into coalition minefield as Knesset returns from recess

Laws that limit Supreme Court, exempt ultra-Orthodox from enlistment, and enshrine Israel as ‘the national home of the Jewish people’ could all potentially topple the government

By Raoul Wootliff

Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett (R) with Jewish Home MK and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked in the Knesset plenum, on November 16, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

April 30, 2018, 7:25 am

Most Israelis think bid to limit Supreme Court endangers democracy — poll

Israel Democracy Institute survey finds 65 percent of public believe proposed legislation would give government ‘unlimited power’

By Raoul Wootliff