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PM wanted me to obey him, not court and to surveil protest leaders, Shin Bet head tells court

Bar submits open and classified letters in his sworn affidavit, tells Supreme Court he is concerned next chief to be unable to operate without fear of dismissal; He also questions motives behind his removal during Qatargate probe and hostage talks ; PMO says document is all lies

Netanel Bendel | 04.21.25

פעילות מארגון "נשות סקוטלנד" חוגגות את הפסיקה ב בריטניה שבה נקבע כי נשים טרנסג'נדריות טרנסיות לא נכללות בהגדרה המשפטית של אישה בחוק נגד אפליה

UK's top court says legal definition of woman refers to biological sex

Ruling overturns Scottish court decision appealed by advocacy group; 'we counsel against reading this judgment as a triumph for one or more groups in our society at the expense of another,' judge says

Reuters | 04.16.25

Supreme Court temporarily prohibits firing Shin Bet chief, Netanyahu will not be able to name replacement

After 11-hour long hearing, judges rule Ronen Bar will remain in his position and can not be fired on April 10; Netanyahu will be prohibited from announcing a replacement, and the government and the Attorney General will be required to reach a solution in the next two weeks; Lawmaker calls for disobedience: 'An illegal and unauthorized order'

Netael Bandel, Moran Azulay | 04.08.25

דיון בבג"ץ בעתירות לפיטורי ראש השב"כ רונן בר

Goverment attorney: Shin Bet chief staying is a security risk; Justice Amit rejects 'fearmongering'

Judges heard eight separate petitions filed against Netanyahu's decision to end tenure of Ronen Bar, made amid public criticism over intelligence failures that led to October 7 attacks and Qatargate probe; Court session ends with judges giving government and AG time to reach a 'creative solution'

Netael Bandel | 04.08.25

'There’s no deep state, no dictatorship': Herzog calls to respect court, return all hostages

President demands respect for judicial independence ahead of critical Netanyahu-Trump hostage talks warns against destabilizing feuds between government branches and calls for expanded October 7 inquiry

Chen Artzi Sror | 04.07.25

משאיות משאית סיוע תקועות ב מצרים ליד מעבר רפיח אחרי הפסקת הכנסת סיוע הומניטרי ל עזה

Supreme Court unanimously rejects petitions to prevent cut to Gaza humanitarian aid

The justices ruled that Israel is acting according to the directives of the political echelon and its obligations under international and Israeli law; The court ruled that the 'law of belligerent occupation' does not apply to Israel, since Hamas has not lost its ability to exercise governmental powers in the Gaza Strip

Netael Bandel | 03.27.25

Isareli top court upholds freez on ouster of Shin Bet chief

Judges reject Prime Minister Netanyahu's request to remove their injunction but agree to allow the PM to interview candidates to replace Ronen Bar

Netanel Bendel, Itamar Eichner | 03.25.25

Israel’s lack of a formal constitution has created a ‘constitutional crisis’

Tensions rise between the executive and judiciary as Netanyahu’s government seeks to dismiss top officials in the midst of war and scandal

Keren Setton/The Media Line | 03.24.25

Israelis nationwide protest Shin Bet head dismissal; tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv

Demonstrations come amid renewed fighting in Gaza, looming government debate over removing Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and mounting public anger over so-called 'Qatargate' affair

ynet correspondents | 03.22.25

Ex-chief justice Aharon Barak warns: Israel is headed for civil war

Former Supreme Court chief justice warns of deepening internal divisions, criticizing government's moves on judiciary and opposes dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar—urging compromise to prevent further democratic erosion

Tova Zimuky | 03.20.25

Israel's Eurovision pick challenged in court

Creators opposing the selection of a song by Keren Peles claim conflicts of interest and demand a new selection process; legal action against Kan Broadcasting Corporation threatens to derail Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest

Ran Boker | 02.16.25

Government tells Supreme Court It's 'too soon' for October 7 inquiry

After families of fallen, captive ask court to compell Netanyahu to establish a National commission of Inquiry, ministers decides to postpone decision on probe into failings leading to October 7 massacre, for three months

Netael Bandel, Sharon Kidon | 02.11.25

Hostage families petition court to force Netanyahu to disclose Gaza deal terms

Zangauker and Cohen families petition High Court to issue injunction requiring government to fully implement hostage deal as approved by Cabinet, arguing delays endanger lives of those still in captivity

Lior Ohana | 02.09.25

Justice Yitzhak Amit elected Supreme Court president; Justice minister boycotts, calling it 'moral disgrace'

Judicial Selection Committee voted to appoint Justice Yizhak Amit as Supreme Court president, ending a 15-month standoff; but Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who tried to prevent the move citing journalist investigations including in Yediot Acharonot, boycotted the hearing; Levin does not intend to recognize Amit's presidency, which will hinder the judicial system

Tova Zimuky | 01.26.25

Supreme Court rejects Palestinian Authority appeal to overturn terror compensation law

Court ruled that PA directly finances terrorism through payments to terrorists and their families and, therefore, overturns claim the law intends to bring about the PA's economic collapse

Lital Dobrovitsky | 01.14.25

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