Justice ministry
High Court freezes NIS 409m. in coalition funds, releases urgent transfers
Monday’s decision instead narrows the freeze to the coalition funds specifically identified by the court. The temporary order imposed on the remaining transfers on August 5 was lifted.
'I should be justice minister': Tally Gotliv blames party machinery after Likud primary slide
Attorney-general asks High Court to block PID appointments until after October elections
Prosecutors signal indictment over vandalism attacks on Justice Ministry, Israeli media outlets
Lahav 433 questions figure close to senior Likud circles over alleged concealment of assets
The investigation was conducted jointly by the Lahav 433 National Economic Crime Unit and the Justice Ministry’s insolvency enforcement unit.
Government tells High Court draft arrests risk civil war, says case outcome 'known in advance'
“Israel needs haredi recruits, not haredi detainees,” the government said, arguing that arrests of yeshiva students could reverse a gradual increase in enlistment and risk civil war.
A-G asks High Court to freeze law separating police investigations unit from prosecution
The A-G warned that the law would create a “political prosecution unit” capable of intimidating police officers, investigators, prosecutors and journalists.
High Court temporarily freezes parts of Shlomo Karhi's broadcasting reform as petitions grow
Justice Grosskopf said the petitions raised “weighty claims” regarding both the way the law was enacted and certain arrangements it established or abolished.
High Court names nine-justice panel to hear petitions on law halting arrest of haredi draft dodgers
The dispute comes after a succession of increasingly forceful High Court judgments on inequality in military service and the government’s failure to enforce the existing draft law.
MK Simcha Rothman lashes out after judicial representatives miss October 7 terrorist meeting
The meeting had been on the topic of extending the terrorists' detentions, as well as the possibility of visitation rights for them.
Judicial Selection Committee picks 26 more judges, registrars after extended freeze
This latest series of appointments follows Sunday's appointment of 68 judicial officials after around a year and a half of delay.
Be’er Ya’acov deputy council head indicted over alleged tender fraud, NIS 20m, transport contract
The indictment charges Sasson with three counts of fraud and breach of trust, aggravated fraud, making a false sworn statement, threats, and witness harassment.
State Attorney Aisman warns Mahash law could put sensitive cases under political pressure
State Attorney Amit Aisman warned that the Mahash reform under the Justice Ministry could expose sensitive investigations to political pressure. The law passed Knesset and faces High Court petition.
Chief prosecutor warns police watchdog must remain independent as reform faces court challenge
Mahash is the body responsible for investigating suspected criminal offenses by the police, including cases involving alleged police violence, corruption, and abuse of authority, among other things.
