Supreme Court

Shin Bet director Ronen Bar seen at Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem, November 6, 2022

Bar vs. Bibi in a battle of narratives threatening to combust - analysis

As Israel’s war drags on, a dramatic face-off between Netanyahu and Ronen Bar deepens the divide over leadership, accountability, and the meaning of democracy.

By KEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINE
22/04/2025

Editor's Notes: A progressive love story – three times over

Feminist politician Merav Michaeli, who once condemned surrogacy as "trading in women's bodies," now welcomes her third child through the very practice, proving that true progress embraces change.

18/04/2025

Texas Jews split as lawmakers sign off on $1B private school voucher program

Some Jewish families see vouchers as relief from public school culture wars. Others fear long-term harm.

By GRACE GILSON
18/04/2025

How has Israel reached its lowest point through its High Court

Leaving matters to public opinion is the ultimate way to achieve this – definitely not by a binding ruling that leaves all sides at a loss.

By AKIVA SPIEGELMAN
16/04/2025
  (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar over the flag of Qatar

Is a constitutional crisis brewing in Israel over Shin Bet head's dismissal?

If the court rules in favor of the petitioners and says the government cannot fire Bar, but the government insists it can and moves ahead anyway—that’s a constitutional crisis.

07/04/2025

Levin: No cooperation if Supreme Court overrules Shin Bet chief's dismissal

"We need to do exactly what we did with Judge [Isaac] Amit, not cooperate with him, not work with him," Levin said.

Israel's not a dictatorship, but it's headed toward becoming one

The danger of changing Israel’s character has increased. The country is still a vibrant democracy, but will it remain so?

Mahmoud Khalil can be deported. Arguments of free speech violations are simply wrong

Many people espousing their views shape their opinions on the irresponsible and ill-informed opinions of commentators from media outlets with once highly respected names.

 Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara attends the swearing in ceremony of Justice Isaac Amit

Israeli gov't votes no-confidence on motion against A-G Gali Baharav-Miara

Baharav-Miara was absent from the meeting and accused the government of attempting to place itself above the law.

Aharon Barak, former Supreme Court justices call to halt firing of A-G

Several former supreme court judges, including Aharon Barak, have signed a petition calling on the government to stop the firing of Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar.

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