judges

Did Khamenei wear a bulletproof vest at funeral of assassinated judges?

Two days after the murder, Iran still doesn't know the motive of the assassinations, sparking rumors of civil unrest.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, December 4, 2024

Yariv Levin requests delay of Supreme Court chief justice appointment

Israel has been without a chief justice since October 2023, when former chief justice Esther Hayut’s tenure ended.

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin (right) and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar shake hands in the Knesset

The judiciary is already politicized

I DO NOT think that “the policitization of the system” is a reason to object to the new outline. On the contrary, it is time to admit and formally recognize that the system is highly political.

Names of three suspects charged in connection with firing flares at PM Netanyahu's house released

Following a request made by Ofer Doron, Amir Sadeh, and Itai Yafe's lawyers, Judge Menachem Mizrachi approved the publication of their names as suspects in the incident.

 Judge Henry Shakenovsky

Tribute to judge Henry Shakenovsky: A South African-Israeli man of justice

The global assault to undermine Israel by the abuse of law has only intensified, and a new generation of Henry Shakenovskys is needed today more than ever.

By DAVID E. KAPLAN
09/09/2024

The IDF reflects Israeli society: Ethical through and through

Ancient Torah laws of war resonate in modern Israel, linking ethical society to military strength.

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Parashat Shoftim: Balancing moral decisions and personal interests

The more aware we are of the risk that our decisions are influenced by personal interests, the more likely we are to overcome this and make moral and correct decisions.

Court orders all detained protesters released after police fail to provide sufficient reasons

"As I told the police officer during the investigation, 'I went out to demonstrate for the hostages to return home. I didn't know it was illegal.'"

03/09/2024
 Former Supreme Court chief justice Esther Hayut (C) with former Supreme Court judge George Karra

Judicial reform is far from over, gov't is just using new methods

Two issues – the attorney-general’s status and the makeup of the judicial selection committee – have returned to the forefront of the government’s agenda.

 (L-R): Justice Minister Yariv Levin; High Court justice Uzi Fogelman at the High Court of Justice

Israel's Yariv Levin proposes compromise to name new High Court chief

Opposition MKs claim: The judicial reform continues; Israeli gov't wants to control the makeup of Oct. 7 investigation committee.

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