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 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.

17 new judges appointed to labor courts, in shadow of judicial reform and war

Levin was pleased that all the appointments had been unanimous and said that many future judges had been approved.

Judge tosses Trump documents case, ruling prosecutor unlawfully appointed

A US judge dismissed the criminal case against Trump for holding classified documents, ruling Special Counsel Smith was unlawfully appointed, marking another legal victory for Trump.

By REUTERS
15/07/2024

Alec Baldwin's trial ends as judge dismisses Rust charges against him

Three days after Baldwin's trial began in New Mexico, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer ruled after hearing evidence on the defense request made earlier Friday.

By REUTERS
13/07/2024

Military court sentences Lt.-Col. Dan Sharoni for secretly filming female IDF soldiers

Sharoni bowed his head while the judges read the summary of the verdict.

By SHLOMI GABAI/WALLA!
26/06/2024
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