Knesset Justice Panel Chair Simcha Rothman to Propose New, Tougher Judicial Reform Bill

MK Simcha Rothman’s proposed legislation goes even farther than that put forward by Justice Minister Yariv Levin, and as a “private bill” does not require review by the attorney general.

Supreme Court Declares War on Netanyahu’s Government, Cancels Minister Aryeh Deri

According to sources in Shas, Deri does not intend to resign from his post. If the PM wants him out, he would have to fire him.

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case on Sabbath Observance

The appellant, a postal worker, says he was forced from his job.

New IDF Chief of Staff Facing Post-Modern Security Realities

Israel is facing a new security era, created by a sharp and fundamental change in the characteristics of the previous geostrategic system.

Likud MK Calling for Justice Hayut’s Resignation over Illegal Speech

MK Gottlieb demands that the justice minister file a complaint with the disciplinary court for judges demanding Hayut’s removal from office.

Netanyahu, Once the Court’s Guardian, Vows Judicial Reforms

"Several months ago, there was a huge demonstration, the mother of all demonstrations. Millions of people went into the streets to vote in the elections."

Bet. 15 and 80 K Demonstrated Against Judicial Reform – 2.3 M Demonstrated in...

Lapid’s Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar issued his plan for reforming the judicial system, resembling Yariv Levin's reform.

NGO Demands Sacking Justice Hayut for Breaking Civil Service Protocol in Attacking Minister Levin

The complaint quoted the segments from Hayut’s speech Thursday night that violated most radically and irresponsibly all the civil service regulations.

Survey Shows Massive Public Support for Minister Levin’s Judicial Reforms

The democratically elected officials are fulfilling the will of the people that voted them in.

Israel’s News13: Levin Wants to Appoint an Outsider as Court President

The candidate to replace Court President Esther Hayut on October 23, 2023, is Justice Yitzhak Amit. If I were Levin, I’d keep him.

Regavim Petitions Court to Demolish Illegal PA Arab Mansion Obstructing Major Samaria Road Project

Civil Administration hides its enormous failure to enforce the law against illegal Arab construction in Area C.

Justice Minister’s Reform Numbers Fleshed Out, and Why Alan Dershowitz Is Unhappy

Perhaps Alan Dershowitz should first spend a week in an outpost outside Yitzhar, Samaria, and see how much help the Supreme Court sends him.

Aharon Barak Says Levin’s Justice Reform Is Like ‘a Coup with Tanks,’ Fantasizes about...

The Supreme Court president under whose rule some 10,000 Jews were expelled from their homes rarely defended any minority.

Nobel Laureate Calls on Supreme Court President to Reconsider Ben Uliel’s Confession Given under...

I would hang this letter right next to the Magna Carta and the US constitution.

In 10 Minutes Justice Minister Levin Wipes Out Aharon Barak’s 30-Year Judicial Revolution

The initial reform Levin presented Wednesday night was only the tip of the iceberg.

Iran Sentences Author to Death following Israeli Media Interviews

Bahman was interviewed by News 13 in 2021 about his decision to have his book translated into Hebrew.

Finance Minister Smotrich: I Won’t Live One Day in a Country without an Independent...

Interestingly, Smotrich did not offer specifics about his other ministerial appointment as minister in charge of the civil administration in Judea and Samaria.

Supreme Court President Eager to Fight New Coalition over Homesh Settlement

Justice Hayut has just stepped on a light-trigger landmine, literally hours before the government is changing.

MK Simcha Rothman: 6 Facts About our Right to Choose Amendment

This legislation has no special connection to the LGBT, just as it has no special connection to Islam, or to skin color.

High Court Blocks Knesset Vote Letting Deri Serve as Minister Despite Tax Evasion Probation

If all goes well, Netanyahu is expected to present his new government to the Knesset Thursday morning.

President Herzog Rallying Lapid, Netanyahu to Cooperate Against UN’s ICC Recommendation

The ICC will determine whether Israel’s stay in Judea and Samaria constitutes "continuous occupation," a de facto annexation.

WJRO Applauds Lithuania’s Holocaust Era Property Restitution Law

The World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO) on Thursday applauded the passage of legislation by the Lithuanian Parliament addressing restitution claims of Holocaust victims. The...

Court Convicts PA Arab for Rape, Murder of 19-Year-Old Israeli Girl

Although Ansbacher fought back against Arfa’ia, he overcame her, stabbed her multiple times and raped her.

Convicted Arson Perpetrator Ben Uliel Suing Shin Bet for NIS 5 million over Torture,...

The suspects remained silent in their interrogations, so the attorney general allowed the Shin Bet to use “special measures.”

Court Compels YU to Recognize Gay Club

All the way back in 1970, Rav Yosef Ber Soloveitchik called on Yeshiva University to reverse its “non-sectarian” trend.

Unilever Says Ben & Jerry’s Lawsuit Resolved, Settlers Can Eat Ice Cream Again

Ben & Jerry’s board has yet to issue its own comment on Unilever’s announcement.

Family of PA Activist Who Died in Palestinian Authority Custody Files Suit with ICC

“We demand justice for a man who was doing nothing but speaking the truth to power,” says the lawyer representing Nizar Banat’s relatives.

Ben Gvir Says He Won’t Fire the AG, But She Should Probably Look for...

Yes, Ben Gvir should probably let her go – if he could talk his coalition partners––most notably Netanyahu––into it.

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