Judiciary
High Court blocks new police appointments pending decision on restructuring law
The decision preserves the status quo, blocking the appointment process while judges consider whether the freeze should remain in place until the case is resolved.
Former DOJ lawyer alleges Trump university antisemitism probes lacked evidence
Pay-for-slay: Could the Palestinian Authority be held legally liable for October 7?
Israel might be headed towards its own January 6 moment - opinion
Why Netanyahu rejected compromise with Noam Sohlberg in probing October 7 - analysis
It has become clear that Netanyahu and the government's problem with a state inquiry was not activist judges, but their desire to navigate the results to not be overly negative for themselves.
Netanyahu is pushing Israel toward a constitutional crisis by ignoring court ruling - editorial
Sunday’s decision, however, a clear, official, and unanimous declaration that the government reserves the right to determine which court rulings it will obey, is different.
Infamous 'Judge of Death' reinstated by Khamenei despite reports suggesting the conrary
Human rights organizations see Eje'i as a key figure in the Islamic Republic's repressive regime, with some naming him the "Judge of Death" for his extensive record of orchestrating mass executions.
‘I was low-hanging fruit’: IDF reservist targeted by UK legal group sees case collapse in court
LEGAL AFFAIRS: A British-Israeli reservist shares how an attempted prosecution was meant to create a legal precedent against Britons serving in the IDF, but ended in humiliation for the petitioners.
High Court urges Knesset to hold third vote on state comptroller after filming scandal
Michael Rabello, Netanyahu’s longtime personal attorney, was elected on June 3 after a dramatic two-round Knesset vote. Petitions against his appointment argue that the vote was legally defective.
Families of imprisoned Iranian protesters targeted in fraud scam, Iranian legal group claims
Many family members are facing extreme financial hardship to raise the funds requested by scammers in exchange for legal help, some going as far as to sell their houses.
Israel's judiciary faces a legitimacy crisis of its own making - opinion
Rather than asking why public trust is eroding, the judiciary forcefully demands that the public restore trust while leaving the underlying causes unaddressed.
Gofman ruling lays bare rules under dispute in Israel's political game - analysis
As Baharav-Miara warned of efforts to weaken democratic institutions, the system she was defending was in the process of rejecting her objections to one of Netanyahu’s most sensitive appointments.
Iran's judiciary chief orders A-G to investigate SIM cards with unlimited internet access
Iran's judiciary responds to reports of illegal SIM card sales during the ongoing internet blackout, which has now reached 59 days of disruption.
Israel’s justice minister is undermining judicial independence and the rule of law - opinion
Israel faces an unprecedented constitutional crisis as Justice Minister Yariv Levin undermines the courts, threatening judicial independence and democracy.
