Supreme 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.

If the court rules in favor of the petitioners and says the government cannot fire Bar, but the government insists it can and moves ahead anyway—that’s a constitutional crisis.

"We need to do exactly what we did with Judge [Isaac] Amit, not cooperate with him, not work with him," Levin said.

The danger of changing Israel’s character has increased. The country is still a vibrant democracy, but will it remain so?

Many people espousing their views shape their opinions on the irresponsible and ill-informed opinions of commentators from media outlets with once highly respected names.

Baharav-Miara was absent from the meeting and accused the government of attempting to place itself above the law.

Several former supreme court judges, including Aharon Barak, have signed a petition calling on the government to stop the firing of Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar.

All who believe in a more inclusive, compassionate halachic Jewish future for the State of Israel, respecting traditions and sensitivities of all Jews, deserve to celebrate this decision.

A state commission of inquiry is the most powerful probe in the legal system and the only type that operates independently of the political echelon.

When an agency with extraordinary powers becomes a partisan battleground, democracy itself is at risk.