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High Court debates annulling appointment of Netanyahu lawyer as state comptroller

Petitioners seek to disqualify Michael Rabello’s election over claims lawmakers documented a secret Knesset ballot and cite his past work for Netanyahu; Knesset legal adviser says there is no evidence they were told to photograph votes

Netael Bandel | 06.18.26

Top rabbis call to defy top court rulings that contradict Jewish law

Prominent Religious Zionist rabbis say Israelis should not obey High Court of Justice decisions that contradict Jewish law, escalating tensions over the judiciary, military service and the role of religion in public life

Shilo Freid | 06.03.26

Roman Gofman cleared to become Mossad chief after High Court rejects petitions

Justices rule 2-1 that alleged failures in Ori Elmakayes affair do not amount to integrity flaw, clearing Netanyahu pick to replace David Barnea

Netael Bandel | 06.01.26

‘Acting in bad faith’: Mossad chief nominee blasts attorney general in High Court fight

Roman Gofman accuses Gali Baharav-Miara of acting in bad faith after she submitted new allegations tied to a key witness in petitions challenging his appointment as Mossad chief

Netael Bandel | 05.15.26

AG flags claims Netanyahu’s Mossad pick hid contact with investigator

The request centers on Gofman’s alleged role in the officer’s continued employment at the Mossad, as the High Court weighs petitions against his appointment as spy chief

Netael Bandel | 05.14.26

Netanyahu says Israel's security is ‘only’ his responsibility but keeps dodging Oct. 7 blame

The statement appeared in Netanyahu’s response to the High Court of Justice, in which he asked the court to reject petitions against the appointment of Roman Gofman as Mossad chief

Itamar Eichner | 05.08.26

ראש הממשלה במסיבת עיתונאים משותפת עם מתאם שו"ן

'Responsibility for national security entrusted to PM': Netanyahu defends Mossad chief pick in court

PM says national security decisions rest with him alone, as petitions challenge Roman Gofman’s nomination for spy chief over his alleged approval of using a minor in an unauthorized influence operation

Netael Bandel, Roy Rubinstein | 05.08.26

High Court gives government 2 months to present Oct. 7 inquiry plan

Justices say no Oct. 7 inquiry after 2.5 years is 'unacceptable,' but note the government has broad discretion and court intervention carries difficulties

Netael Bandel | 04.27.26

Top court hears petitions seeking Oct. 7 state inquiry

High Court of Justice hears petitions on a state commission into Oct. 7 failures, bars the public over disruption fears and weighs a government claim that judges lack authority to order such a probe

Netael Bandel, Idan Bloemhof | 04.23.26

High Court blocks Ben-Gvir firing, imposes limits pending talks

Court orders limits on police appointments and public remarks, gives parties until May 3 to reach agreement after marathon hearing on alleged interference in police operations and calls for dismissal

Netael Bandel | 04.16.26

Netanyahu freezes Western Wall bill amid dispute over egalitarian prayer section

After High Court orders progress on egalitarian plaza, prime minister cancels ministers’ vote on Orthodox-only proposal; justice minister says he will support Avi Maoz’s bill in Knesset

Shilo Freid | 02.22.26

Coalition erupts in anger after High Court orders equal prayer access at Western Wall

Judges gave the government three months to advance construction linking the egalitarian plaza to the Wall stones, prompting calls from coalition leaders to pass legislation placing the site solely under the Chief Rabbinate

Shilo Freid, Netael Bandel, Tova Zimuky, Yaron Drukman | 02.20.26

'Unlawful order': Cabinet secretary slams High Court amid push to force Ben-Gvir out

Yossi Fuchs warns court against overriding voters and forcing dismissal of far-right minister, says he believes justices 'will not cross that red line'

Shilo Freid | 02.04.26

High Court orders Netanyahu to explain why Ben-Gvir should not be fired

Court demands PM justify why national security minister should stay in office amid claims he abused his powers and politicized police

Netael Bandel | 02.04.26

With police in crisis, Supreme Court steps in to curb Ben-Gvir

Analysis: A rare, senior High Court panel signals alarm over political control of policing, warning that ministerial interference endangers law enforcement, civil rights and fair elections — and could force judicial intervention

Tova Zimuky | 01.29.26