Israel Supreme Court
Coverage of Israel Supreme Court in the Nexus archive.
- Israel court halts law blocking ultra-Orthodox draft dodger arrests
Israel’s Supreme Court suspended a law blocking arrests of ultra-Orthodox men who refuse military service, which was passed by the Parliament to delay enforcement until after a key election. The court cited the law’s selective application to certain population segments and announced a hearing to address petitions challenging it.
- 'Red Ribbons' campaign urges Red Cross be allowed access to Palestinians held by Israel
The 'Red Ribbons' campaign is urging the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to resume independent visits to Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, following a Supreme Court ruling that overturned a ban on humanitarian access. Israel's Prison Service has imposed restrictions, including limiting visits to once every three months and capping meetings at five prisoners, effectively undermining the court's decision. The ICRC has expressed readiness to restart visits but has not yet received a date for access.
- Prominent Gazan doctor held by Israel without charge appears before Supreme Court
A prominent Palestinian doctor captured by the Israeli military in Gaza in late 2024 appeared via video link at a Supreme Court hearing in Jerusalem. He was detained without charge and showed visible weight loss during the court appearance.