High Court of Justice

Foreign journalists push Israel's High Court to speed up ruling on Gaza access

A conditional order, if granted, would mean the court had found the petition serious enough to require the state to formally justify why the requested relief should not be granted.

Palestinian journalists report on the war and ongoing humanitarian crisis in the central Gaza Strip, July 26, 2025.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026.

Israeli court gives Ben-Gvir 10 days to explain why he blocked police officer's promotion

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026.

High Court stops short of ousting Ben-Gvir, limits his influence in police matters

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks during a ceremony at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, September 15, 2025.

‘Nation chose the Right’: Ben-Gvir defends role, blasts A-G at High Court hearing


Attorney-General to High Court: Ben-Gvir abusing authority, Netanyahu must explain inaction

Ben-Gvir responded during a police ceremony in Beit Shemesh, where he sharply criticized the attorney-general while awarding ranks and making senior appointments.

 LEFT: Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara RIGHT: National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

High Court orders gov't justify law allowing funding cuts, teacher firings over alleged terror ties

Petitions argue that the law conflicts with existing legislation, enacted without a professional or educational review process.

Supreme Court justices preside over a hearing at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem, December 1, 2025

High Court to hear two cases blocking haredi education funds amid legal disputes

Supreme Court Justice Yael Willner ordered that hearings in both cases be held by January 8, and instructed the parties to submit preliminary responses up to 24 hours beforehand.

Supreme Court justices preside over a hearing at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem, December 1, 2025

Levin calls for Supreme Court chief's resignation after all but one complaint dismissed

Justice Minister Yariv Levin said that a Supreme Court justice should not remain in office after a conflict-of-interest complaint is upheld and called on Amit to resign immediately.

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, December 23, 2025

High Court freezes NIS 1b. haredi education transfer over recovery concerns

The petition was filed by opposition head and Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid, together with party lawmakers, against budget transfers approved by the Knesset Finance Committee.

Haredi protesters block Highway 4 near Bnei Brak during a protest denouncing the IDF draft, December 28, 2025.

Supreme Court President responds to threats, vows judiciary will not be intimidated

Supreme Court President Justice Isaac Amit's letter follows comments issued by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in which the minister referred to Amit as a “violent, predatory megalomaniac."

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, December 23, 2025

Smotrich: Supreme Court chief is 'violent megalomaniac,' gov’t will 'trample' court

The judicial branch's spokesperson said Smotrich's attack on Yitzhak Amit does not amount to "legitimate public discourse," in response to the finance minister.

Finance Minister and Religious Zionists Party head Bezalel Smotrich leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, December 29, 2025

Israel's High Court hears petitions to halt comptroller's Oct. 7 probe, risking future inquiry

The petitions were filed by the Military Defense Counsel and the NGO the Movement for Quality Government in Israel. The panel consisted of Justices Daphne Barak-Erez, David Mintz, and Alex Stein.

Supreme Court justices preside over a hearing at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem, December 1, 2025

High Court freezes Tel Aviv chief rabbi election, citing flawed consultation process

A High Court order has postponed the Tel Aviv chief rabbi election after judges found procedural shortcomings in how ministry representatives were presented to the city council.

 SUPREME COURT President Isaac Amit presides over a hearing last Tuesday on petitions against the cabinet’s firing of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar.

Katz alleges Army Radio workers misled High Court in bid to halt closure

In a response to the High Court, Defense Minister Katz accused Army Radio workers of presenting false claims amid legal challenges to the station’s closure.

Minister of Defence Israel Katz visits the Mahaneh Yehudah Market in Jerusalem, on September 2, 2025.