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Ultra orthodox Jews block a road and clash with police during a protest against the drafting of Ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, on road number 4, outside the city of Bnei Brak, April 1, 2024. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90

April 2, 2024, 3:21 pm

‘To jail and not the army’: Ultra-orthodox block highway as draft exemption expires

'For a change, they will be forced to act as if they are a law-abiding government in a law-abiding country,' Yair Lapid said following the Supreme Court ruling last week.

By Jotam Confino in Israel

President of the Supreme Court Esther Hayut and Supreme court Justices attend a court hearing on petitions demanding the annulment of the appointment of Shas leader Aryeh Deri as a minister in Netanyahu's hard-line new government due to his recent tax fraud conviction at the Supreme Court on January 5, 2023, in Jerusalem, Israel. Credit: Eddie Gerald/Alamy Live News

January 2, 2024, 9:51 am

Israel’s Supreme Court strikes down controversial judicial reform

The "Reasonableness Law" was part of the government's attempt to weaken the Supreme Court, which caused weekly, unprecedented demonstrations across Israel.

By Jotam Confino in Israel

September 28, 2023, 12:13 pm

Supreme Court showdown: Judges question timing of law preventing PM’s incapacity

The Supreme Court was hearing a petition against a law passed earlier this year which effectively prevents a sitting prime minister from being declared unfit for office.

By Jotam Confino in Israel

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (C) at the scene of the crime after 7 people were killed in an armed attack in Jewish settlement at East Jerusalem. About 7 people were killed in an armed attack carried out by a Palestinian on a Jewish synagogue in Neve Yaakov settlement. (Credit Image: © Saeed Qaq/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE!

September 27, 2023, 11:35 am

Tel Aviv mayor orders police to prevent gender segregated prayer organised by minister

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir's planned prayer is the latest example of an unraveling constitutional crisis in Israel, in which ministers openly challenge the Supreme Court's power

By Jotam Confino in Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu and wife Sara meeting Elon Musk in the U.S. September 19, 2023. Credit: Avi Ohayon (GPO)

September 19, 2023, 8:05 am

Netanyahu talks antisemitism, AI and judicial overhaul with Elon Musk

Netanyahu attacked the New York Times for its "fantastic, obsessive campaign" of the judicial reforms, but admitted that the original reform proposal was "bad" and a "mistake."

By Jotam Confino in Israel

September 12, 2023, 3:07 pm

‘Privileged elite’: Netanyahu coalition attacks Supreme Court in constitutional showdown

The Supreme Court is hearing a petitions against the 'reasonableness law', which removes the court's ability to strike down government decisions deemed 'unreasonable.'

By Jotam Confino in Israel

President of the Supreme Court Esther Hayut and Supreme Court Justices arrive for a court hearing in Jerusalem, on January 5, 2023 . Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

July 27, 2023, 8:58 am

Israel’s Supreme Court will hear challenge to law limiting its power, potentially teeing up constitutional crisis

The first judicial reform passed on Monday, barring the Supreme Court from striking down decisions by the government or by minister that it deems “unreasonable.”

By Ben Sales (JTA)

Demonstrators dressed in red costumes inspired by "The Handmaid's Tale" protest against the Israeli government in front of the Brandenburg Gate on the occasion of the Israeli prime minister's visit to Berlin. (Carsten Koall/picture alliance via Getty Images)

March 17, 2023, 4:00 pm

Netanyahu: ‘I assure you Israel will stay a liberal democracy’

Israeli Prime Minister, in the German capital for meetings with Chancellor Olaf Scholz, addresses criticism of his legislation.

By Toby Axelrod (JTA)

August 29, 2021, 10:41 am

Israeli Supreme Court rules Jews of Morocco ineligible for Shoah compensation

Move upholds lower court’s ruling that the discrimination against Jews enacted in Morocco by Nazi-aligned Vichy France does not qualify as a form of Nazi persecution

By JTA

Israelis protest being separated from their significant others, outside the residence of the foreign minister

August 15, 2020, 12:05 pm

‘I’m seeing my son grow up on videochat’

Coronavirus is separating Israelis from partners and children

By Ben Sales (JTA)

June 10, 2020, 4:02 pm

Israel’s top court strikes down law seeking to legalise thousands of settlements

Supreme Court rules the legislation 'retroactively authorised illegal actions done by a particular population in the area while harming the rights of another population'

By Jewish News Reporter

People keep social distance amid concerns over the country's coronavirus outbreak, during a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz and government corruption, at Rabin square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, May 2, 2020. .(AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

May 3, 2020, 9:49 am

Israelis take part in socially distanced protest against Netanyahu deal

For third week running demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square to oppose the agreement with Benny Gantz

April 19, 2020, 12:53 pm

Israel’s Supreme Court broadcasts hearing live in test programme

Pilot programme takes place amid virus outbreak, as Justice Minister Amir Ohana said live broadcasts of court procedures should be 'standard'

By JTA

March 25, 2020, 10:39 am

Knesset speaker resigns instead of convening vote on his replacement

Yuli Edelstein steps aside after seven years in the job in wake of his decision to suspend parliament due to virus restrictions

By Jewish News Reporter

March 1, 2020, 10:16 am

Israel’s Supreme Court rules same-sex couples should be eligible for surrogacy

The laws ‘disproportionately harm the right to equality and the right of parenthood and are illegal’ according to a statement

By JTA

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