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The High Court holds a hearing on a petition requesting the convening of the Judicial Selection Committee to appoint judges, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, May 3, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 3, 2026, 4:59 pm
Citing ‘rampant’ crime, High Court expresses dismay at Levin’s refusal to appoint judges
Justice minister’s lawyer refuses to give timetable for judicial appointments, despite court’s urging; ‘If this is not an acute situation let the minister say so,’ demands judge
By Jeremy Sharon
The High Court of Justice hears petitions against the firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar in Jerusalem, April 8, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/FLASH90)
April 8, 2025, 9:55 pm
After chaotic hearing, High Court rules Netanyahu can’t fire Shin Bet chief Bar for now
Sides given until April 20 to reach a compromise; disturbances dominated start of 11-hour session, with court forced to remove all protesters, including Likud MK Tally Gotliv
By Jeremy Sharon
Attorney Avi Himi at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on June 5, 2017. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
June 19, 2019, 4:56 pm
Defense lawyer Avi Himi takes helm of scandal-battered Bar Association
Acting head beats out challenge by celebrity criminal attorney Zion Amir, following resignation of former head Effi Nave over fraud, sexual bribery allegations
By ToI Staff
Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Supreme Court Chief Judge Esther Hayut (L) at a memorial service marking 22 years since the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, held at Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem. November 1, 2017. (Marc Israel Sellem/POOL)
May 21, 2019, 12:44 am
Top attorneys launch campaign to ‘save the High Court’ from right-wing lawmakers
‘It’s inconceivable that because one man has a problem, the entire judicial system is going to be changed,’ says Dore Klagsblad, who represents Netanyahu benefactor Sheldon Adelson
By ToI Staff
Border Police officer Ben Deri, who was later convicted of killing a 17-year-old Palestinian teenager during riots in the West Bank town of Betunia in 2014, covers his face as he walks into a hearing at the Jerusalem District Court on December 7, 2014. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
October 4, 2018, 10:51 pm
Border cop, jailed over killing of Palestinian teen, seeks presidential pardon
Attorney for Ben Deri notes he received the same 18 months behind bars as IDF soldier Elor Azaria, who was convicted of manslaughter and never expressed regret
By ToI Staff
Former president Moshe Katsav walks with his wife Gila, after his release from Ma'asiyahu Prison, where he served five years of a seven-year rape sentence, on December 21, 2016. (Photo by Aloni Mor/Flash90)
December 21, 2016, 4:32 pm
Ex-president Moshe Katsav goes free after 5 years in jail for rape
Disgraced politician gets hero’s welcome in hometown, but must abide by long list of parole conditions, including curfew, regular therapy sessions and ban on interviews
By ToI Staff
Israel's Foreign Ministry building in Jerusalem. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 10, 2016, 11:12 pm
Ex-staffer at Israeli mission alleges sexual assault by co-workers
Woman says she was silenced by high-ranking officials at consulate in unnamed country after coming forward
By ToI Staff
Former president Moshe Katsav walks out of the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on November 10, 2011, after the court unanimously upheld the Tel Aviv District Court's rape conviction. (Kobi Gideon/Flash90)
August 5, 2016, 4:58 am
Katsav put on suicide watch after losing early parole bid
Former president ‘completely broken’ by decision; rape victim says he’s undeserving of release after showing lack of remorse
By Tamar Pileggi
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