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MK Simcha Rothman (left) and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (right), flanked by masked security personnel, arrive at a ceremony marking the establishment of the new Israeli settlement of Ma’ale Arugot in Gush Etzion, in the West Bank, September 2, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
September 15, 2026, 7:18 pm
Religious Zionism launches plans for more radical judicial overhaul after election
Smotrich posts AI-generated video of Supreme Court justices, AG getting dragged out of protest; Eisenkot calls it ‘despicable,’ Bar Association director slams ‘incitement’
By Jeremy Sharon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attend a 40 signatures debate in Knesset, May 28, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 8, 2026, 11:14 pm
High Court annuls controversial government appointments to broadcast regulator
Court finds choices were made without reviewing incendiary comments by appointees against media, and in violation of Netanyahu’s conflict of interest agreement
By Jeremy Sharon
Jewish men build temporary housing units made from shipping containers in the Chavat Meir La’Aretz outpost in the West Bank, March 12, 2026. (Dor Pazuelo/Flash90)
September 7, 2026, 12:17 am
Netanyahu orders some West Bank outposts removed, amid US pressure over settler attacks
Not clear when move was ordered or will be carried out; 2 settlers arrested over Qusra violence, as High Court, considering separate attack, says phenomenon violates Israeli, Jewish principles of justice; IDF raids Hamas cell, finds rocket
By Noam Lehmann, Emanuel Fabian, Jeremy Sharon and Agencies
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit speaks during a conference held by the Israel Bar Association, in Tel Aviv, September 2, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
September 2, 2026, 6:14 pm
Supreme Court chief blames public officials’ rhetoric for rise in attacks on judges, lawyers
Isaac Amit warns attacks on legal professionals are becoming routine, notes courts have sometimes had to close to public and attorneys require security escorts
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit presides over a court hearing, August 26, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/FLASH90)
August 30, 2026, 11:05 pm
High Court suggests Shin Bet chief ‘reconsider’ demand to reveal petitioners’ names
Court president Amit says Zini’s demand petitioners against his appointment disclose their names ‘not doing him any good’; court has previously said petitioners must reveal names
By Jeremy Sharon
Petitioners sit in court, amid a hearing concerning the placement of polling stations in nursing homes and assisted living facilities for the 26th Knesset elections, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem. August 11, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/FLASH90)
August 11, 2026, 5:02 pm
High Court hears arguments as petitioners seek to keep ballot boxes at retirement homes
Knesset declined to renew COVID-era requirement that assisted-living facilities provide places to vote, in move groups say is discriminatory, could affect 35,000-37,000 voters
By ToI Staff
Photos of Israelis murdered at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, are posted at the site of the massacre, in southern Israel's Re'im, January 16, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
June 27, 2026, 9:05 am
Nearly three-quarters of Israelis fear a repeat of Oct. 7-style attack, poll finds
66% of respondents to Channel 12 survey also want security debacle to be probed by a state commission of inquiry appointed by the chief justice, which Netanyahu rejects
By ToI Staff
Justice Yechiel Kasher (left) explains his objections to a law passed by the coalition increasing political control over judicial appointments law, alongside Justice Gila Canfy Steinitz (right), June 21, 2026. (Screenshot/Judicial Authority/GPO)
June 22, 2026, 9:22 pm
Fiercely critical High Court seems poised to annul keystone judicial overhaul law
Conservative justices are joining their liberal colleagues in assailing the bid to politicize the appointment of judges, placing the government’s signature bid to constrain judiciary in jeopardy
By Jeremy Sharon
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit at a hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, May 31, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
June 15, 2026, 5:34 am
Haredi protesters rally outside chief justice’s home to oppose draft dodger’s arrest
Protest is latest to target a High Court official, after home of Amit’s deputy Noam Sohlberg hit by riot earlier this month; mass Haredi demonstrations have also blocked roads
By ToI Staff and Charlie Summers
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit presides over a hearing on petitions regarding women’s prayer at the Western Wall, February 17, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
June 9, 2026, 6:45 pm
After 17-month obstruction by Levin, Supreme Court president’s appointment to be formally announced
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
By Jeremy Sharon
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit (left) speaks to Justice Minister Yariv Levin at the President's Residence in Jerusalem on April 10, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
June 7, 2026, 9:16 pm
In scathing rebuke, High Court rules Levin must cooperate with Court President Amit
Justices call justice minister’s arguments against legitimacy of Amit’s appointments ‘spurious’; Levin sarcastically responds he’ll work with court president ‘when there is one’
By Jeremy Sharon
Police inspect a damaged car at the home of Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg in the West Bank settlement of Alon Shvut, after ultra-Orthodox Jews attacked the home in protest against the jailing of those who failed to comply with IDF draft orders, June 3, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
June 4, 2026, 2:48 pm
Supreme Court president: Haredi rampage at justice’s home was attack on rule of law
Amit vows court system and judges will not bow to violent intimidation; 62 suspects to face custody hearing, some said refusing to cooperate; GroPro cameras and drones seized
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit (left) and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara speak at the Israel Bar Association, June 1, 2026. (Courtesy Israel Bar Association)
June 1, 2026, 3:18 pm
Under attack by coalition, Supreme Court chief and AG warn the government is dismantling democracy
Amit says ground being laid to disobey court rulings, warns public trust in elections may be undermined. Baharav-Miara: Government racing to ‘eliminate democratic institutions’
By Jeremy Sharon
Justice Isaac Amit, the High Court's president, at the court in Jerusalem, April 15, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 19, 2026, 2:58 pm
Supreme Court justices accuse Levin of abusing power to block judicial appointments
Justice minister rapped for refusing to convene selection committee, ‘crassly ignoring’ need for district, magistrate court judges
By Jeremy Sharon
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks to the media outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, April 15, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 16, 2026, 3:30 am
High Court weighs petitions urging Ben Gvir’s ouster, but seems hesitant to back them
Judges indicate preference for reviving compromise deal to curb national security minister’s interference in law enforcement, but AG warns that strategy was tried and failed
By Charlie Summers
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