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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
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07.29.26
High Court warns government: Defying rulings could expose public servants to lawsuits
In response to the government’s declaration that it would not recognize a ruling on the Second Authority, Justices Yitzhak Amit, Alex Stein and Ruth Ronen said elected officials and civil servants are all required to act according to law
Netael Bandel
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07.07.26
Netanyahu’s government is turning refusal into anarchy
Commentary: The prime minister once warned that disobeying the High Court meant institutional collapse; now his coalition is doing exactly that, pushing Israel toward a constitutional clash meant to distract from failure, draft evasion and public looting
Ben-Dror Yemini
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07.06.26
How a High Court order on TV regulation escalated into a constitutional crisis | Explainer
The government said it would not honor the ruling on the Second Authority council, raising warnings that officials may eventually be forced to choose between the cabinet and the court
Netael Bandel
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07.05.26
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
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07.05.26
Cabinet minister calls on Trump to sanction attorney general, Supreme Court chief
As the war rages, the minister urges Trump to intervene in Israel’s internal affairs, praising his push on a Netanyahu pardon and calling for 'severe personal sanctions' against the officials she says are blocking the process
Moran Azulay
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03.05.26
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
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01.29.26
Supreme Court chief freezes decision to close down Army Radio
After the AG supported freezing government's decision to close the military station on March 1, Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit ruled that the procedure would be frozen until the petitions are decided; 3 judges considered liberal will hear the petition
Netael Bandel
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12.28.25
Top court upholds David Zini’s appointment as Shin Bet chief
High Court rejects petitions by 2-1, as Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit faults review of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s role in the appointment, while majority stresses restraint in senior security nominations
Netael Bandel
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12.28.25
Ex-hostage’s father: the judiciary has been trying to topple Netanyahu since 1996
Avishai David, father of freed hostage Evyatar David, sharply opposes a judicially appointed Oct. 7 inquiry, accusing the legal system of decades-long political bias against Netanyahu and the right, and warning it won’t uncover the truth
Alexandra Lukash
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12.17.25
'Flood strategy': Supreme Court presidents warn Netanyahu as judicial overhaul resurfaces
With the judicial overhaul back on the agenda, former Supreme Court president Aharon Barak and current President Yitzhak Amit issued rare, scathing rebukes. Barak said Israelis have become 'subjects, not citizens'
Lior El-Hai
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12.05.25
High Court adjourns AG dismissal hearing in under two minutes after government boycott
Session on petitions against Gali Baharav-Miara’s ouster ends almost immediately after no representative appears for Justice Minister Yariv Levin, leaving a seven-justice panel facing an empty chair
Netael Bandel
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12.01.25
Top court concludes hearings on Shin Bet chief appointment row
High Court reviews legality of Netanyahu’s Shin Bet pick David Zini as justices weigh conflict-of-interest claims and courtroom disruptions mount
Ynet
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07.01.25
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