Isaac Amit

MK Simcha Rothman leads a hearing of the Knesset's Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee, September 20, 2023 (Noam Moskowitz / Knesset Spokesperson's Office)

September 20, 2023, 6:05 pm

Rothman silences courts representative at Knesset hearing, threatens ethics complaint

Constitution Committee head lambastes Hanit Avraham-Becher after she suggests hearing is aimed at eroding public trust in judiciary

By Carrie Keller-Lynn

President of the Supreme Court Esther Hayut (center) together with Justice Uzi Vogelman (left) and Justice Isaac Amit at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, August 3, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

September 4, 2023, 12:42 am

Coalition said pushing bill that would limit powers of next Supreme Court president

With Esther Hayut set to retire, Isaac Amit up next for the role and Yosef Elron jockeying for the job, law that would make bench assignments automated said being weighed anew

By ToI Staff

Supreme Court Judge Yosef Elron arrives for a hearing, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, May 22, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

August 31, 2023, 5:46 am

Justice Elron panned for challenging seniority system for Supreme Court president

Critics say candidacy submission aimed at preventing rival Isaac Amit from assuming role as most veteran justice when current chief Esther Hayut retires

By ToI Staff

President of the Supreme Court Esther Hayut at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, August 3, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

August 3, 2023, 6:49 pm

High Court calls PM recusal law ‘clearly personal,’ indicates it may intervene

Setting up potential showdown, justices imply they may delay application of law that stops court removing PM; Netanyahu’s lawyer: Ouster by unelected official would be unthinkable

By Jeremy Sharon

On left: Supreme Court Chief Justice Esther Hayut, right, attends a hearing in Jerusalem on December 1, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90). On right: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, on January 11, 2023. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)

August 3, 2023, 10:28 am

Top court holds key hearing on law shielding Netanyahu from removal from office

Petitions argue law passed specifically to let PM violate his conflict of interest deal; High Court nixing it would be 1st annulment of Basic Law, heralding constitutional showdown

By Michael Bachner

Supreme Court President Esther Hayut (center), Justice Uzi Vogelman (left) and Justice Isaac Amit (right) at a hearing of the High Court of Justice on petitions against the appointment of Shas party leader Aryeh Deri as a minister due to his recent conviction for tax offenses, January 5, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

July 19, 2023, 8:05 pm

High Court sets September date to hear petition demanding Netanyahu ouster

September 12 hearing on alleged conflict of interest breach to be presided over by Supreme Court President Esther Hayut, Justice Uzi Vogelman and Justice Isaac Amit

By ToI Staff

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, right, and Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai at the Israel Police Independence Day ceremony at the National Headquarters of the Israel Police in Jerusalem April 20, 2023. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)

June 18, 2023, 9:07 pm

High Court issues interim injunction on law expanding Ben Gvir’s power over police

Far-right minister slams court, urges passing judicial overhaul ‘in its entirety’ as justices signal they’re seriously considering striking down legislation

By ToI Staff

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara attends a conference of the Israeli chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) in Tel Aviv, July 5, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)

April 30, 2023, 12:40 pm

Coalition set to split role of AG, make it a political appointment – report

Government also wants to limit legal advisers to nonbinding opinions; Likud MK says she’ll seek to block appointment of Isaac Amit as next Supreme Court chief

By ToI Staff

Soldiers of the IDF Intelligence Unit attend a ceremony for the appointment of the new chief of Intelligence at Glilot military base, near Tel Aviv, March 28, 2018. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

February 28, 2023, 10:53 am

Elite IDF intel unit veterans threaten to boycott reserve duty over legal overhaul

Leaning on intelligence experience, former members of Unit 8200 say they’ve identified ‘telltale signs’ of Israel at risk: ‘Our enemies rub their hands together in glee’

By Ash Obel and ToI Staff

Supreme Court President Esther Hayut (L) arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, on January 5, 2023; Justice Minister Yariv Levin holds a press conference at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on January 4, 2023. (Flash90)

January 11, 2023, 9:36 am

Levin plans to end seniority system for appointing Supreme Court president – report

Move would allow for outside candidates, but is unlikely to receive support of justices; under current system, Esther Hayut will be succeeded by Isaac Amit in October

By ToI Staff

Voting booth in Iksal, an Arab town near Nazareth, on April 9, 2019. (Adam Rasgon/ Times of Israel)

October 28, 2022, 6:53 pm

Election panel denies Likud petition to limit disabled voting to areas of residence

Committee chair says change would require Knesset legislation; critics slam Likud for trying to limit ability of disabled to vote; party says loophole exploited by others

By Michael Horovitz

September 29, 2022, 4:16 pm

Meretz MK: Boost security for elections panel head after right-wing fury over ruling

Gaby Lasky calls for more protection for Justice Isaac Amit following backlash over his decision to disqualify rebel ex-Yamina MK Amichai Chikli from running on Likud slate

By ToI Staff

Prime Minister Yair Lapid (L) and Defense Minister Benny Gantz (2nd-L) tour the IDF's Southern Command on August 7, 2022, amid fighting in the Gaza Strip between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group. (Haim Zach/GPO)

August 24, 2022, 7:18 pm

Elections czar orders Gantz to delete social media pictures with soldiers

Judge says photos of defense minister with troops during recent Gaza Strip fighting violate campaign rules; Lapid avoid slap on wrist by taking snaps down on his own

By ToI Staff

Supreme Court Justice Uzi Vogelman in Jerusalem for a court hearing on June 4, 2018 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

March 22, 2022, 11:27 am

Justice Uzi Vogelman said to forgo role as head of Supreme Court

Vogelman would have only held the position for a year due to his age; next in line is Justice Isaac Amit

By ToI Staff

Prof. Oded Goldreich speaks at an 'alternative ceremony' for the Israel Prize, April 11, 2021 (Screen grab)

August 12, 2021, 1:18 pm

High Court overturns previous minister’s denial of Israel Prize to academic

Oded Goldreich’s lawyers welcome ruling but say decision should not be made by Gallant’s successor Shasha-Biton, nor any other politician

By ToI Staff