High Court of Justice

ATTORNEY-GENERAL Gali Baharav-Miara attends a Knesset Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee meeti

Tug of war: Netanyahu and High Court gamble with Israel's future over Shin Bet head

The dangerous flirtation of Israeli public leaders with the horrifying prospect of disobeying a High Court ruling, which will likely result in the dissolution of Israeli society.

IDF halts training for female combat drivers

The decision is controversial as the High Court of Justice has pressed the military to open more, not fewer, tracks for women in combat.

Netanyahu’s self-serving press conference: a display of deflection and distortion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's news conference was self-centered and full of problematic claims.

Netanyahu justifies Shin Bet head appt, says Zini will not be involved in 'Qatargate' probe

The statement said that a permanent successor to Bar must be appointed by the time Bar's term ends on June 15.

Shin Bet director Ronen Bar seen at Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem, November 6, 2022

Uncertainty surrounds Netanyahu's pick for Israel's next top spy chief

Netanyahu decided to appoint a new man and has now dared Baharav-Miara and the High Court to stop him.

Government will ignore A-G, appoint new Shin Bet head, PM says

The government intends to appoint a new Shin Bet head despite A-G's directive based on a High Court ruling earlier.

Israelis protest against Benjamin Netanyhahu's government in Jerusalem, March 23, 2025

'Victory for Israeli democracy': Israel weighs in on Ronen Bar High Court ruling

While many organizations in Israel called the High Court's ruling on Ronen Bar's firing a victory for democracy, some said the decision undermined the government.

High Court rules gov't decision to fire Ronen Bar was illegal

The High Court ruling stated that due to the Qatargate case, the prime minister and the government's firing of Bar was a conflict of interest.

 The High Court of Justice convenes in Jerusalem on April 8, 2025

Gov’t fast-tracking new Civil Service czar bill to counter High Court ruling

Likud MKs push for a bill to bypass the High Court and let Benjamin Netanyahu choose a permanent Civil Service Commissioner.

 A justice at the opening of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in London, 2009

The UK dimension: What Israel can learn from Britain on judicial reforms

Opponents see the effort as a threat to judicial independence; supporters see it as restoring parliamentary supremacy. Compromise is not only desirable but possible and essential.

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