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October 18, 2026

October 17, 2026

Supreme Court partly allows appeal for data on absentee property in Jerusalem
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Supreme Court partly allows appeal for data on absentee property in Jerusalem

The Supreme Court partly allowed an appeal concerning a Freedom of Information request about the management of absentee property within Jerusalem’s municipal boundaries. During the proceedings, a path was opened for the disclosure of some of the information originally requested.

Based on: supremedecisions.court.gov.il

October 16, 2026

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October 9, 2026

Review: ICC warrant and sanctions amid Israel’s diplomatic isolation
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Review: ICC warrant and sanctions amid Israel’s diplomatic isolation

The report reviews legal and diplomatic measures targeting Israeli officials, including an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for the prime minister and sanctions by five Western countries against Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. It also discusses recognition of a Palestinian state and various boycotts.

Based on: Zman.co.il

October 8, 2026

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October 4, 2026

Three rulings: water damage, overtime and intervention in arbitration
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Three rulings: water damage, overtime and intervention in arbitration

A claim against neighbors over water damage allegedly caused by planters was dismissed after an expert found that the source was in the claimant’s apartment. The roundup also reports a NIS 280,000 overtime award to a salesperson and unusual judicial intervention in an arbitration award that saved a developer millions.

Based on: Globes חדשות

October 3, 2026

Law requiring crew lists to reach security bodies reportedly unenforced
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Law requiring crew lists to reach security bodies reportedly unenforced

Security sources say Israel received the Flydubai crew list in advance and that it was meant to be checked by the Transportation Ministry’s security division and Mossad. A law requiring such lists to be transferred to security bodies was approved more than three years ago but is reportedly not being implemented.

Based on: הארץ

October 2, 2026

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September 29, 2026

Only half of polling stations are accessible to people with disabilities
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Only half of polling stations are accessible to people with disabilities

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis may struggle to exercise their right to vote because only 50% of polling stations are accessible and fewer stations are operating in nursing homes. Thousands of volunteers are offering election assistance, while organizers say the statutory duty has not produced a complete solution.

Based on: Ynet חדשות
UK freezes 80 export licences for Israel
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UK freezes 80 export licences for Israel

A British minister said another 50 export licences for items potentially usable by the Israeli military in Gaza had been suspended, in addition to those already frozen. F-35 parts were exempted on national-security grounds, and London plans to examine the “legality of the occupation.”

Based on: Ynet חדשות

September 28, 2026

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September 26, 2026

Special report examines conflict over compliance with Supreme Court rulings
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Special report examines conflict over compliance with Supreme Court rulings

The report examines how the struggle over the Supreme Court’s composition developed into a dispute about compliance with its rulings. It covers the cancellation of the reasonableness doctrine, the controversy over the court president, refusal to recognize a High Court order and violence near the deputy president’s home.

Based on: Zman.co.il

September 25, 2026

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September 22, 2026

Attorney general backs disqualification of Balad chair Sami Abu Shehadeh
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Attorney general backs disqualification of Balad chair Sami Abu Shehadeh

Gali Baharav-Miara said she found no legal basis to disqualify the other parties and candidates targeted by petitions. Regarding Abu Shehadeh, she said the evidence—particularly an article he published on October 8, 2023—appeared to show support for an armed struggle by a terrorist organization against Israel.

Based on: Walla חדשות

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