Israeli ministerial panel to vote on A-G’s dismissal The vote was called after the Supreme Court ruled against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's claim that the hearing was illegal. JNS Staff July 14, 2025
Trump sets out to ‘save Bibi Netanyahu’ with bombshell call to drop all charges In doing so, the president is not only correcting the misdeeds of his predecessors, he is calling for Israel’s democracy and national security to be strengthened. Alex Traiman June 26, 2025
No evidence found for alleged right-wing attack on Supreme Court, Israel Police says Rally organizers said the lack of evidence "proves that this was a false blood libel against 100,000 right-wing protesters." June 26, 2025
Israeli Supreme Court says firing of Shin Bet chief violated law "The government is neither authorized nor permitted to act contrary to the law," wrote Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit. JNS Staff May 21, 2025
Israeli gov’t cancels Shin Bet chief’s dismissal after he announces resignation The moves by Bar and the government are widely seen as being aimed at averting a possible constitutional crisis. JNS Staff April 30, 2025
Court gives Netanyahu three more days to respond to Shin Bet chief’s claims The premier was not required to file an affidavit, but without one, the court could not address Ronen Bar's allegations. JNS Staff April 25, 2025
‘No legitimate basis’ for firing, Shin Bet chief says in affidavit to High Court "It was made clear to me that if a constitutional crisis arises, I must obey the prime minister and not the High Court," wrote Ronen Bar. JNS Staff April 21, 2025
‘You lack authority,’ grieving parents tell Israel’s top court Emotional outbursts disrupt a hearing on whether the government has the mandate to fire the head of the Shin Bet security service. Canaan Lidor April 8, 2025
Keeping Shin Bet chief in office harms national security, minister says Justice Minister Yariv Levin calls to boycott agency head Ronen Bar. JNS Staff April 6, 2025