Supreme Court

Elections Committee head Orly Ades steps down after 16 years, half a year before Knesset elections

Ades resigned despite Deputy Supreme Court President Noam Sohlberg's request that she remain in her position after the upcoming elections.

Central Elections Committee director-general Orly Ades
A hearing on a petition demanding the formation of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, April 23, 2026.

High Court's Oct. 7 probe hearing halted after breach attempt, justices debate ordering state probe

Israeli soldiers guard near stickers of victims killed in the October 7 massacre and ongoing Iron Swords War at the Bental water reservoir near Kibbutz Merom Golan, in the Golan Heights, October 7, 2025.

After a $655M PLO verdict, Oct. 7 victims go after Hamas's money - interview

View of the empty courtroom at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on July 13, 2025.

Israel's Supreme Court orders renewed review on rape suspect's name publication


Coalition leaders call on Netanyahu to disobey High Court, block Ben-Gvir firing

“Unfortunately, we are witnessing clear attempts at a coup carried out through the law enforcement systems. This is, quite simply, a coup against democracy," Ben-Gvir said Monday.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives at the Supreme Court, in Jerusalem, July 17, 2025

Israel is sliding toward authoritarianism, and elections won’t stop it - opinoin

Israel tiptoes on the edge of authoritarianism as Netanyahu’s government tightens its grip on power.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ministers at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 8, 2025.

High Court to Israeli gov't: Disclose details on ultra-Orthodox school funding within 10 days

The ruling came in response to a petition that challenges the continued funding of the two main party-linked haredi school networks amid concerns over budgetary transfers to the networks.

Supreme court justice Yael Willner arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on a petition against the Finance Committee’s decision to transfer funds to Ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026.

Israeli government's attack on the judiciary is a warning from history - opinion

The incitement machine against the judiciary and gatekeepers was not invented in Israel – it was born in Europe a century ago.

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, December 23, 2025

Knesset stole billions from Israelis to fund haredi schools, Lapid claims

“The money was transferred to schools that do not teach the core curriculum, that are subject to no oversight of any kind, in violation of the law,” Lapid said.

Opposition head Yair Lapid arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court on a petition against the transfer of funds to ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026

Court rejects police appeal to reinstate Qatargate restrictions on Netanyahu adviser Urich

The court held that restrictive conditions imposed on Urich in a separate investigation involving the alleged leak of classified documents to the German tabloid Bild remain in force.

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

High Court orders gov't justify law allowing funding cuts, teacher firings over alleged terror ties

Petitions argue that the law conflicts with existing legislation, enacted without a professional or educational review process.

Supreme Court justices preside over a hearing at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem, December 1, 2025

High Court to hear two cases blocking haredi education funds amid legal disputes

Supreme Court Justice Yael Willner ordered that hearings in both cases be held by January 8, and instructed the parties to submit preliminary responses up to 24 hours beforehand.

Supreme Court justices preside over a hearing at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem, December 1, 2025

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.'

Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, November 27, 2025

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.

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, December 23, 2025