High Court of Justice
Israel legal gatekeepers must be careful not to overreach - opinion
At a time when the government has declared war on the legal establishment and the rule of law, this system must indeed act with resolve – but also with judgment and restraint.
A-G accuses Ben-Gvir of politically blocking promotion of senior police investigator
A-G: Levin ‘breaking the law’ by freezing judicial appointments as judge shortage deepens
High Court orders state to assist return of Ras Ein al-Auja residents, demands enforcement update
High Court overturns ruling requiring competitive process for civil service commissioner
The majority opinion, written by Justice David Mintz, asserted that there was no reasonable legal basis for changing the law as written.
Army Radio closure: High Court orders government to explain why decision should not be canceled
The High Court ordered the government to explain why its decision to close Army Radio should stand, focusing on the process used rather than the authority itself.
High Court reviews claims of Bedouin displacement in Jordan Valley
The High Court heard claims that Bedouin families were forced to leave Ras Ein al-Auja amid settler pressure, while the state said it did not sanction eviction.
High Court to hear petition over alleged settler pressure, state inaction against Palestinians
They allege that sustained settler violence, combined with failures by the IDF and police to intervene, has led to the gradual displacement of families from the area.
State to High Court: Education data on haredi core studies incomplete, disputes A-G’s framing
At the January hearing, the High Court ordered the state to submit all documents in its possession relating to core-curriculum instruction in the networks.
Supreme Court president warns attacks on judiciary threaten democratic order
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit warns Israel’s judiciary is under a "full-fledged attack," emphasizing the erosion of judicial independence and the rule of law in the country.
Prosecution appeals sentence in killing of teen Lital Yael Melnick, seeks harsher conviction
The prosecution has appealed the sentence handed to Eduard Kachura, arguing that his actions in the death of Lital Melnick should be classified as reckless killing, not negligent homicide.
Gov’t boycott of Haaretz: A-G backs petitions, urges High Court to make order absolute
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara urges the High Court to block government actions against Haaretz, calling the measures unlawful and a threat to press freedom.
Shutdown of Army Radio is 'political move,' lawmakers warn panel ahead of High Court hearing
The move also drew swift criticism from Attorney General Baharav-Miara, who warned it could amount to an unlawful effort to undermine public broadcasting and freedom of expression.
Ahead of High Court hearing, legal advisory warns closure of Army Radio threatens press freedom
The filing states that in recent years these trends have intensified, producing “a growing and tangible impact on the freedom of the press."
