Asher Grunis

High Court of Justice rejects requests to delay Zini’s appointment as Shin Bet chief

This decision came following the government's unanimous approval of Zini's appointment, headed by PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Designated head of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) director David Zini seen with Ultra orthodox jewish soldiers from the Hasmonean Brigade after completing their beret march, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old city on August 6, 2025.
Attorney-General Yehuda Weinstein

A-G selections c’tee holds first meeting

Ayelet Shaked, nouvelle ministre de la Justice

Shaked mulls splitting attorney-general job into two

Judges preside in court (Illustrative)

A new era of judicial activism


15 candidates for Supreme Court announced

Two will be selected in a month; candidates include former attorney-general Mazuz, Olmert and Pinto's lawyer.

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni speaks to the press in Jerusalem.

Rare appeal granted in policy of education for Palestinian prisoners

Appeal seeks to overturn Supreme Court decision upholding ban of higher education for security prisoners.

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High Court rejects petition against state's decision on natural gas export

Petition signed by Yacimovich, Rivlin calling for gas export policy to be determined by Knesset falls 5-2.

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High Court looks set to throw out law used to seize east Jerusalem land

Justices may retroactively legalize post-’67 confiscations, arguing that undoing past actions would open up a “pandora’s box.”

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Judge investigated for beating his kids to return to duties in January

Livni and Grunis say judge won't handle criminal, family cases; case dropped in May for "the good of the children."

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High Court: State must explain why gas exports issue not decided in Knesset

Yacimovich says Netanyahu must understand that fateful decisions for Israel should be decided in Knesset not in "closed rooms."

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Rule of Law: Shifting to the Center

A year into his term, Supreme Court President Asher Grunis has surprised both his supporters and detractors with his rulings.

Supreme Court President Asher Grunis 390 (R)

Grunis, Neeman inaugurate new Lod District Court

“When you compare this building to other buildings, the gap is huge,” said Grunis.

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Drunk driving

Bizarrely lenient sentences negate the logic of deterrence. They undercut our safety and corrode our faith in the justice system.

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Court: Palestinians must stop building near Sussiya

Ruling came against backdrop of advocacy group petition to compel Civil Administration to demolish Palestinian structures.

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S. Court justices to review Basic Law: Legislation

Knesset Speaker Rivlin says if Basic Law passes, it will prevent the establishment of a constitutional court made up of politicians, not judges.

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