Justice ministry

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.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
Mahash, the Police Internal Investigations Department, in Jerusalem on November 30, 2025.
MK Yulia Malinovsky, Justice Minister Yariv Levin and MK Simcha Rothman hold a joint press conference at the Knesset in Jerusalem, May 10, 2026.

Knesset passes law placing internal police investigations under Justice Ministry's authority

The legislation was passed with 43 lawmakers in favor and 39 against after a lengthy plenum debate. It was sponsored by Likud MK Moshe Saada.

|ByKESHET NEEV
Fire caused from rockets launched from Lebanon, outside the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona, June 1, 2024

NIS 200,000 allocated for laptops, school equipment for low-income children in northern Israel

The allocation will be limited, targeted, and one-time only, with safeguards intended to ensure the Ida Abush public endowment can continue to fulfill its purposes in the future.

|BySHIR PERETS
SHOSHANA ILUZ, a Holocaust survivor who immigrated from Morocco, received assistance from the Justice Ministry’s Legal Aid Department in securing the benefits to which she was entitled.

Justice Ministry says legal aid opened nearly 2,500 cases for Holocaust survivors over past year

According to the ministry, roughly 1,500 of the cases concerned the realization of legal rights tied to stipends and grants available to Holocaust survivors, while about 1,000 involved civil matters.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

32% of all racist incidents in 2022 were directed at Arab Israelis - Justice Ministry

In total, 415 racist incidents were investigated by the Justice Ministry in 2022, which is reportedly representative of an overall downward trend.

MARCH 26, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
RALLYING AGAINST racism in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square.

Attorneys strike over possible transfer of Police Investigation Unit

Saada argued that the bill's objective was to counter a conflict of interest where police were prevented from investigating.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
MK Moshe Saada at a special committee metting in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 25, 2022.

State attorneys threaten labor strike over judicial reform

The Black Robes Protest group, itself comprised of private attorneys, came out in support of the State Attorney organization's announcement.

JANUARY 24, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Israeli lawyers affiliated with the Black Robes come to protest judicial reforms.

Judicial reforms: Proposals emerge seeking middle ground - analysis

While some discourse surrounding the judicial reforms has been extreme, some people are reacting by making proposals for compromise.

JANUARY 23, 2023ByHERB KEINON
Israelis protest against the current Israeli government, in Tel Aviv, on January 14, 2023

Israel's gov't planning to restrict protests with heavy fines, easier arrests - report

Police will be able to heavily fine protesters if they "disobey police instructions" or do not agree to leave the area.

JANUARY 19, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tens of thousands of Israelis protest the government's judicial reform in Tel Aviv's Habima Square seen in this drone footage taken January 14, 2023

Herzog tries to calm judicial reforms crisis amid widespread protest

Israeli President Herzog said that he is doing his best to reach an agreement that is acceptable to everyone regarding the proposed judicial reforms.

JANUARY 15, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
President Isaac Herzog meets with Israel's political parties to hear their recommendations for prime minister, November 10, 2022.

Former Israel A-Gs on reforms: 'They threaten to destroy judicial system'

"The achievements of the High Court, which have advanced society and benefit every person, are now in grave danger."

JANUARY 12, 2023ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI
A screen capture of the live stream feed from a hearing at the High Court of Justice

Ben-Gvir's command of Border Police endangers Israel - former IDF commanders

The Movement of Commanders for the Security of Israel held a conference on Wednesday to discuss Israel's security.

JANUARY 12, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Matan Vilnai speaks at the Movement of Commanders for the Security of Israel conference on Wednesday.

Activists protest judicial reforms outside justice minister's house

The protest was held in retaliation for a pro-Netanyahu protest that was held on Wednesday night outside former High Court president Barak's house.

JANUARY 12, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
protest against the current israeli government, at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, on January 7, 2023

Israeli protest leaders to police: Don't curb freedom of demonstration

Rare meeting comes after Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for more enforcement against left-wing protestors.

JANUARY 11, 2023ByELIAV BREUER
protest against the current israeli government, at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, on January 7, 2023