Judges

Archaeologists unearth tomb shared by ancient Egyptian judge and his scribe father

While the tomb itself had been previously known, discovered by French archaeologist Auguste Mariette in the nineteenth century, the chapels found within it were not.

Entrance to tomb found at Mariette Cemetery site located north of the village of Saqqara, Egypt, September 18, 2026.
A ceremony to swear in 79 judicial appointees following an 18-month selection freeze, September 15, 2026.

Seventy-nine judicial appointees take oath after 18-month selection freeze

Lindsay Clancy looks on as Judge William Sullivan has declared a mistrial in Plymouth, US, September 4, 2026.

Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder trial

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and ten Supreme Court justices arrive for a hearing on petitions against the change to the composition of the Judicial Selection Committee, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, June 21, 2026.

Knesset to High Court: Judicial-selection reform may justify professional trade-off


Names of three suspects charged in connection with firing flares at PM Netanyahu's house released

Following a request made by Ofer Doron, Amir Sadeh, and Itai Yafe's lawyers, Judge Menachem Mizrachi approved the publication of their names as suspects in the incident.

 Footage of flare fired outside Netanyahu's residence on Saturday November 17, 2024

Tribute to judge Henry Shakenovsky: A South African-Israeli man of justice

The global assault to undermine Israel by the abuse of law has only intensified, and a new generation of Henry Shakenovskys is needed today more than ever.

 Judge Henry Shakenovsky

The IDF reflects Israeli society: Ethical through and through - opinion

Ancient Torah laws of war resonate in modern Israel, linking ethical society to military strength.

 IDF TROOPS in Cyprus this week simulate a military campaign deep inside Lebanese territory against Hezbollah.

Parashat Shoftim: Balancing moral decisions and personal interests

The more aware we are of the risk that our decisions are influenced by personal interests, the more likely we are to overcome this and make moral and correct decisions.

 An illustrative image depicting a question mark.

Court orders all detained protesters released after police fail to provide sufficient reasons

"As I told the police officer during the investigation, 'I went out to demonstrate for the hostages to return home. I didn't know it was illegal.'"

Judge in court (illustration)

Judicial reform is far from over, gov't is just using new methods - analysis

Two issues – the attorney-general’s status and the makeup of the judicial selection committee – have returned to the forefront of the government’s agenda.

 Former Supreme Court chief justice Esther Hayut (C) with former Supreme Court judge George Karra (to her L) and Supreme Court justices at an outgoing ceremony held for Karra, 2022

Israel's Yariv Levin proposes compromise to name new High Court chief

Opposition MKs claim: The judicial reform continues; Israeli gov't wants to control the makeup of Oct. 7 investigation committee.

 (L-R): Justice Minister Yariv Levin; High Court justice Uzi Fogelman at the High Court of Justice (illustrative)

17 new judges appointed to labor courts, in shadow of judicial reform and war

Levin was pleased that all the appointments had been unanimous and said that many future judges had been approved.

 Supreme Judges

Judge tosses Trump documents case, ruling prosecutor unlawfully appointed

A US judge dismissed the criminal case against Trump for holding classified documents, ruling Special Counsel Smith was unlawfully appointed, marking another legal victory for Trump.

 Attorney Alina Habba reacts as former U.S. President Trump leaves the courthouse after a jury found him guilty of all 34 felony counts in his criminal trial at New York State Supreme Court in New York, New York, USA, 30 May 2024.

Alec Baldwin's trial ends as judge dismisses Rust charges against him

Three days after Baldwin's trial began in New Mexico, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer ruled after hearing evidence on the defense request made earlier Friday.

 Alec Baldwin speaks as he attends the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award Gala in New York City, U.S., December 6, 2022.