Israel’s Supreme Court convened on Tuesday to begin considering whether to strike down a deeply contentious law that limits the court’s own power, in a hearing that sets the stage for a ...

The Supreme Court striking down an amendment to a Basic Law is tantamount to accepting the idea of an “unconstitutional constitutional amendment”: theoretically possible, but incredibly unlikely.

Israel’s Supreme Court has struck down a government plan to limit the powers of the judiciary, in an unprecedented move that could reignite fierce tensions in the country as Prime Minister ...

In a statement posted on the social media site X, Israel's Supreme Court said the 15 justices decided on a narrow 8-7 majority in favor of revoking the change. Sponsor Message.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's push to weaken the Supreme Court set off months of unrest, tearing Israel apart. Lesley Stahl reports why protestors call his plan a profound threat to democracy.

The issue before the Supreme Court involves several Americans who were killed while abroad in Israel or Palestine. One of these Americans, Ari Fuld, was fatally stabbed during a 2018 attack ...

Israel’s Supreme Court has started hearing petitions against a new law making it harder to declare a prime minister unfit for office. Eleven of the 15 Supreme Court judges were hearing Thursday ...

JERUSALEM, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Israel's Supreme Court on Monday struck down a highly disputed law passed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government that rolled back some of the ...

Why Israel's Supreme Court Must Remain a Strong Check on Power—Especially Now | Opinion Published Jan 26, 2024 at 2:39 PM EST Updated Jan 26, 2024 at 8:11 PM EST By Udi Ofer & Noa Sattath ...

Despite huge protests, Israel's new far-right government is doubling down on its first major initiative: to weaken the judiciary. Hungary and Poland's far-right did the same when they entered office.

Israel's daily newspapers had black front pages after the passage of the law curbing Supreme Court powers, but in the Knesset, euphoria reigned as the conservative coalition introduced new laws.

Israel’s Supreme Court will hear challenge to law limiting its power, potentially teeing up constitutional crisis. The court said it would not freeze the law while it waits to hear arguments ...