Ronen Bar

 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

MKs cannot disrupt court proceedings, says court legal advisor

“This behavior not only undermines the integrity of the judicial process but also infringes on the rights of litigants to have their day in court," said court system legal advisor Barak Lazer.

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.

IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet heads not invited to security cabinet discussion

Officially, security agency heads were not invited to attend given the meeting would be a briefing on PMs visits to Hungary and Washington.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the District court in Tel Aviv

Netanyahu 'puzzled' by court decision to freeze firing of Ronen Bar

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli said "until today, many Israeli citizens lived under the illusion that they live in a democracy."

High Court, Shin Bet chief and the fate of Israeli democracy

Why did so much of the country focus its attention on this hearing while there is an ongoing war in Gaza and while Netanyahu was on a high-stakes visit with US President Donald Trump?

Israeli public divided on government obeying High Court's Shin Bet ruling

A survey shows most Israelis support the High Court's ruling on Ronen Bar's dismissal. The Left and Center back the decision, while the Right opposes it.

 Likud MK Tally Gotliv seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, April 8, 2025

'You don't have authority': Bereaved father, Likud lawmaker disrupt High Court hearing

Tensions boil over in the High Court as bereaved fathers and MK Tally Gotliv are removed during a heated hearing on Ronen Bar's dismissal.

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

High Court freezes firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar until later decision

Raucous court causes delays in consequential hearing • Ministers threaten to disregard ruling, paving way for constitutional crisis

 Avishai Moalem arrives to the Police Internal Investigations Department, in Jerusalem, February 4

Is the mask coming off? Shin Bet's political weaponization exposed

Israeli society can not allow a small elite to continue its abuse and hijacking of the legal system and law enforcement.

By AVI ABELOW
08/04/2025
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