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Israel’s chief justice quotes 'Legally Blonde' in speech to new lawyers

Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit surprised a Jerusalem certification ceremony by invoking Elle Woods’ graduation speech and its three lessons: question first impressions, trust people and always believe in yourself

Ran Boker | 07.29.26

Government tells High Court it ‘didn’t have time’ to pass October 7 inquiry law

Nearly three years after the massacre, government says legislation was not completed because of Knesset ‘time constraints’ and argues judges should not rule while the inquiry remains a central election dispute

Netael Bandel | 07.22.26

Amid escalating constitutional crisis, Levin calls to defy High Court on state comptroller vote

Justice minister says Michael Rabello, Netanyahu’s former personal attorney, should assume the state comptroller role despite a High Court ruling ordering a new Knesset vote; judges set no deadline for the election

Shilo Freid, Netael Bandel | 07.08.26

Israel’s constitutional crisis deepens as 10 explosive petitions await High Court rulings

After the government said it would not honor a ruling on the Second Authority council, pending cases on the Judicial Selection Committee, October 7 inquiry, Ben-Gvir, Al Jazeera and election-period limits could trigger new clashes

Netael Bandel | 07.06.26

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Former chief justices warn government defiance of High Court is ‘final nail in coffin of democracy’

Aharon Barak, Dorit Beinisch, Asher Grunis, Esther Hayut and Uzi Vogelman say government threatens rule of law, warning that court rulings must be obeyed to prevent democratic collapse and anarchy

ynet | 07.06.26

Israel spirals into unprecendented constitutional crisis as government votes to defy High Court

Ministers voted unanimously not to recognize actions by the Second Authority council restored by the court, including possible approval of Reshet 13’s sale, drawing warnings from legal officials and journalists’ groups

Itamar Eichner | 07.05.26

Former Supreme Court justice and state prosecutor Edna Arbel dies at 82

Arbel, one of Israel’s most influential legal figures, served as state prosecutor before joining the Supreme Court, where she said human dignity remained her guiding principle

Tova Zimuky | 07.01.26

Top election official: Israel may delay vote in extreme emergency

Justice Noam Sohlberg says any election delay must be limited, justified, transparent and subject to review, warning it must not be used to extend a government’s term

Amir Ettinger | 06.24.26

Senior IDF officer says High Court requirement to integrate women comes at high cost

Dire consequences if rabbis' threat to keep hesder yeshiva students out of tanks actually occurs: 'A few female combat soldiers each year versus giving up many dozens of male combat soldiers in every draft cycle'

Yossi Yehoshua | 06.10.26

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

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

Israel’s Supreme Court freezes government move to expel aid groups from Gaza

Justice Dafna Barak-Erez issues interim order blocking revocation of licenses over dispute about providing lists of Palestinian staff, citing a 'substantial legal disagreement' pending a full hearing

Itamar Eichner, Netael Bandel | 02.27.26

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs

The court ruled that Trump exceeded his authority by invoking a special emergency law to unilaterally implement sweeping tariffs on imports from around the world without congressional approval

News Agencies | 02.20.26

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

Attorney General tells Supreme Court: Government violated draft ruling, undermining rule of law

In sharp response to contempt of court petition, AG confirms government had not acted to enforce law against Haredi tax evaders and called for implementation of Justice Noam Sohlberg's warning: 'A dangerous opening for the rule of unbridled power'

Shilo Freid, Netael Bandel | 01.12.26