Political attacks on Supreme Court chief cross red line, over 100 retired judges, law deans warn
The warnings followed remarks made by Religious Zionist Party chairman and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who referred to Amit as a 'violent, predatory megalomaniac who steals Israeli democracy.'
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.
Levin demands cancellation of Supreme Court conference, warns of further steps
In a sharply worded letter sent to Courts Administration Director Judge Tzachi Uziel, Levin called for the cancellation of a study day titled “Education for Democracy,” scheduled for January 25.
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.
October 7 investigation: High Court freezes core State Comptroller audits, seeks clarification
The court ruled that State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman must suspend his probes into the October 7 failures, as lawmakers move to establish a political commission of inquiry.
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."
New judiciary procedure tightens rules on photography in court buildings
The procedure accompanies a recently passed amendment that restricts the photographing and publication of identifying images of suspects held in custody before an indictment is filed.
Knesset advances bill to try October 7 Nukhba terrorists in special military court
The bill also proposes establishing a ministerial steering committee tasked with coordinating government preparations and prosecution policy for October 7 cases.
Failures in Tel Aviv rail constructions could cost public tens of billions, lead to massive delays
Continued delays and mismanagement could significantly inflate costs, disrupt the lives of millions of residents, and postpone the project’s expected economic benefits for years.
Prosecution backs acquittal of man in 1990 murder, cites rare, exceptional circumstances
Maslouhi was convicted in 1994 of offenses stemming from a plot to kidnap and rob Attar, who was shot during the incident, critically wounded, and later died of his injuries.
