High Court of Justice

High Court hints at allowing investigation of IDF failures on October 7

Supreme Court justices hint at lifting freeze on IDF review after October 7 investigation stalls.

Court rejects PM Netanyahu's request to delay trial testimony

"We set December 2, 2024, as the start date for the defense stage, having considered all relevant factors, including the state of war," the court judges said.

By BINI ASHKENAZI
13/11/2024

High Court schedules hearing on establishment of state commission of inquiry into Oct. 7

In July, coalition members rejected two opposition bills proposing a state inquiry into the events of October 7.

By BINI ASHKENAZI
29/10/2024
A-G Gali Baharav-Miara attends the weekly government conference, in Jerusalem's Old City

High Court inches toward comptroller in battle with IDF over October 7

The High Court of Justice is pressuring the IDF to negotiate with the State Comptroller over investigations into October 7 security failures.

Israeli security forces at the scene where a missile fired from Lebanon hit an open area

Israel's High Court orders state to clarify northern evacuation decisions, aid plan exclusion

According to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's decision, communities located up to five kilometers from the border should be evacuated.

By BINI ASHKENAZI , LIAT RON
11/10/2024

Yom Kippur prayers in Tel Aviv can take place with partitions to separate genders, High Court rules

Justices Mintz, Grosskopf, and Kasher issued the High Court ruling, which stated that the Tel Aviv municipality is authorized to make arrangements for the Yom Kippur prayer.

Walid Daqqah's body will not be returned until hostages are freed, High Court rules

Walid Daqqah was convicted in 1987 for his role as the leader of a terrorist cell responsible for the kidnapping and murder of Israeli soldier Moshe Tamam.

By BINI ASHKENAZI
30/09/2024

Levin to vet all 12 judges for Chief Justice, rejecting requests to drop out

The ten justices did not apply for the position, but Levin announced their candidacy on Sunday regardless, citing the wording of Israeli law.

Revenge of the Minister: Levin announces all current High Court judges could be Court President

Levin explained on Monday that the Judicial Appointments Committee will now vet all 12 candidates, and this will reveal their “true face” by exposing public complaints against them.

Gov’t again defies A-G, aims to continue subsidies for draft-age haredim

Daycare subsidies are economic incentive for ultra-Orthodox men to continue yeshiva despite legal requirement to enlist.

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