Supreme Court

Levin demands 'very broad agreement' on judicial appointments

Levin, who spoke at an induction ceremony for newly appointed magistrate court judges and registrars, led the government's controversial judicial reforms in 2023.

Appointment ceremony for 36 new judges emphasizes importance of consensus

Herzog stated that despite the many differences in backgrounds, they had succeeded in reaching an agreement on the 36 new judges.

Iyad al-Halak, who was killed by Border Police a few weeks ago.

Supreme Court upholds decision not to appeal acquittal of officer who killed Iyad al-Hallak

The petition argued that the court's ruling sets new legal norms, and failing to challenge them would have significant legal consequences.

Women protesting for abortion rights, forty-five years after Roe v. Wade

An Indiana court ruled that Jews have a religious liberty right to abortion. Here’s why it matters.

The ruling presents a persuasive case for other state courts to follow, potentially opening the door for Jews — and others with similar religious commitments — to secure abortions.

By MICHAEL A. HELFAND/JTA
12/04/2024

'No moral option' to continue blanket IDF exemption, haredi minister says

Arbel added that there were 1,500 men in every haredi age-group who could be drafted immediately, and "who must be part of those carrying the burden."

'A victory for Israel': Terrorist Walid Daqqah dies of cancer in prison

Daqqah died at the age of 64, less than a year before he was scheduled to be released in March 2025. 

By SHLOMI HELLER
08/04/2024

Likud MK: Court overreached on haredi draft, but all Israelis should be drafted

Amit Halevi slammed the Supreme Court and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara on radio 103FM, saying their intervention in the haredi draft law issue was inappropriate.

By 103FM VIA MAARIV ONLINE
02/04/2024
  Deputy President of supreme court judge Salim Joubran arrives to the courtroom of the Supreme Cour

Meet former deputy chief justice Salim Joubran: The embodiment of coexistence

Joubran’s voice of being respectful, honest, and genuinely committed to the State of Israel, though his background could have given him every excuse to take an opposite path, will be missed.

Robert F. Kennedy: 'Hamas to blame for Gaza war, any country would act like Israel'

Kennedy said that each previous ceasefire "has been used by Hamas to rearm, to rebuild and then launch another surprise attack. So what would be different this time?"

By REUTERS
20/03/2024

Trump says leaning toward 15-week national abortion ban

Trump said he backed exceptions to a ban on abortion when it involved rape, incest, or saving the life of the mother, which he said the vast majority of Republicans support.

By REUTERS
20/03/2024
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