High Court of Justice

'Obey PM above all else': Shin Bet chief submits affidavit to High Court

"The prime minister expected the Shin Bet to act against citizens involved in protest activities and demonstrations against the gov't," Bar wrote.

Shin Bet head to bereaved father: ‘There is no leadership without responsibility’

Izik Bonzel, a bereaved father, submitted an affidavit over the weekend supporting the government's firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to submit affidavit to High Court amid clash with Netanyahu

Netanyahu will also be able to submit an affidavit to the High Court in a similar manner.

High Court rejects gov't request to cancel order on Shin Bet chief's dismissal

The government and Shin Bet have been at odds since Netanyahu's announcement of his intention to dismiss Bar.

Gov't seeks to cancel interim order preventing it from firing Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar

The order was issued a week ago following the end of the hearing on the petitions in the High Court, which prohibited firing Bar.

By BINI ASHKENAZI , JERUSALEM POST STAFF
16/04/2025

How has Israel reached its lowest point through its High Court

Leaving matters to public opinion is the ultimate way to achieve this – definitely not by a binding ruling that leaves all sides at a loss.

By AKIVA SPIEGELMAN
16/04/2025

Arab-Israel org. accuses Civil Service Commission of discriminating against Arab-Israelis

The Mossawa Center called for a hiring freeze in civil ministries that have not met the diversity hiring benchmarks for proportional population representation.

13/04/2025

Almost half of Israelis do not think you can remove Hamas and release hostages

Israel Democracy Institute found that 68% of respondents would prioritize returning the hostages, compared to 25% who would prioritize toppling Hamas.

 MK Tally Gotliv speaks outside the court in Tel Aviv during a case against Eli Feldstein

How Israeli lawmakers from the Right and Left view High Court’s ruling on Shin Bet head

The Media Line interviewed opposition MK Karin Elharrar and coalition MK Tally Gotliv, painting a picture of a nation grappling with the limits of power, accountability, and the rule of law.

By GABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
11/04/2025

Netanyahu must choose compromise to preserve Israel's democracy

Israel is consumed by an internal power struggle, with the Netanyahu, judiciary battle over the fate of Shin Bet at the center.

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