Kol Rabbinic Voice for Human Rights filed a police complaint after a religious ruling permitted Jews to harvest olives in Palestinian groves and enter the land. The complaint alleges suspected incitement to racism and violence and solicitation of theft.
The Jerusalem District Court convicted Shai Shitrit of sex and drug offenses involving a special-education student. It fully accepted her testimony, relying in part on messages with a friend and ChatGPT conversations close to the events.
The Supreme Court accepted an appeal by a widow who lost her share after claiming rights in her husband's property. It identified three situations for examining a clause awarding only one shekel to anyone challenging the will and returned the case to family court.
A 40-year-old Sudanese citizen was unanimously convicted of fatally shooting another Sudanese citizen at close range. The report says he fled, returned to watch responders treat the victim, and is expected to receive a life sentence.
Justice Noam Sohlberg ordered three National Security Ministry posts altered so the minister would not be their central focus. He clarified there is no blanket ban on ministers' photos and ordered the ministry to pay NIS 2,500 in costs.
The Welfare Services Law is intended to secure community-based independent living for about 200,000 people with disabilities, with a pilot starting in seven municipalities. The social workers' union says it will not participate because staffing and resources are insufficient.
Ironi Tiberias owner Arie Klemenson and other officials were arrested in the “Mirror Image” investigation. Police suspect economic offenses, double contracts and laundering tens of millions of shekels; their detention was extended.
Following a police appeal, the Tel Aviv District Court reversed a magistrate's decision to release an Umm al-Fahm resident. His detention on suspicion of an indecent act against a policewoman and assaulting officers was extended to October 20.
The junior academic staff organization petitioned for access to employment data. The university cites Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law, while the organization says reduced access impairs oversight of collective agreements and employee rights.
A tribunal ruled that the Tax Authority exceeded its authority when it denied compensation to the Galei Kinneret hotel. The decision favored Israel Canada.
Sigal Biton alleges workplace mistreatment, humiliation, gender discrimination and unlawful dismissal after 11 years of employment. The basketball and referees' associations deny the allegations and say they will respond in court.
Police have completed their part of an investigation into suspected aggravated bribery, fraud, breach of trust and filing a false affidavit; the file awaits a prosecution decision. A questioning date is being coordinated with the minister, who denies the allegations.
The report concerns a legislative initiative that could remove Benjamin Netanyahu from the political race and efforts to identify who might block it. The supplied item gives no further details about the proposal.
An affidavit sent to the attorney general and High Court alleges that a new Likud app can capture names read aloud and transmit turnout data in real time. The former Elector system official says it is intended to mobilize supporters contrary to a court ruling.
Haifa Magistrate’s Court extended by five days the detention of an 18-year-old Muawiya resident seen masked with an M-16-style rifle near Kafr Qara. Police said the suspected background was criminal.
The High Court barred polling-station committee members and party observers from using apps to tell their parties who has voted during election day. The decision drew a sharp response from Likud.
Courts ordered the eviction without alternative housing of a woman living near Metzitzim Beach and rejected a wife’s claim to half an apartment her husband bought before marriage. A construction company must pay NIS 4,000 for each day it delays repairs to a dangerous Bat Yam building.
The teenager was critically wounded in a violent incident and was pronounced dead at Barzilai Hospital. Police are investigating suspicion that he was attacked with an axe.
The special project examines prolonged investigations, delayed judgments and growing case backlogs. Senior lawyers, retired judges and complaints officials propose ways to improve public service.
Police transferred the investigation of two attacks in the Binyamin area to the Shai District central investigations unit. Investigators collected evidence and testimony, and teams were reinforced to locate and arrest suspects.
The report says the Prison Service and National Security Ministry have yet to prepare for trials not expected before 2028, although the law and budget were approved in May. The minister seeks across-the-board cuts to hire hundreds of prison officers and build a dedicated complex.
Avigdor Liberman called for advancing the so-called “defendant law” to prevent Benjamin Netanyahu from again running for prime minister. This is a political proposal, not an enacted law.
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.
The article explains a ruling that a court-imposed criminal fine is a monetary debt owed to the state and may be proved in bankruptcy if imposed before a receiving order. It also states that the government may use bankruptcy proceedings to collect the debt.
The Supreme Court rejected Michael Froydental’s appeal against his conviction for trafficking in persons for prostitution. He argued that the admitted conduct amounted at most to procuring for prostitution, rather than human trafficking.
Hamburg’s Higher Regional Court sentenced a Danish citizen to eight and a half years in prison and an Afghan citizen to four and a half years. They were convicted of plotting assassinations and arson attacks against Jewish and pro-Israel targets on Iran’s behalf.
In the published court record, the defendants argued that the developer’s permit application had been rejected. They contended that the appraisal relied on that rejected application and therefore did not establish the relevant claim.
The court rejected a police appeal and ordered bribery suspect Sagi Chen released to house arrest. Chen refuses to provide passwords for seized devices, claiming the materials are privileged from his work as a lawyer.
Sofia Rosenfeld, an Israeli-Russian researcher, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for donating to Navalny’s organization. Her lawyers have been unable to visit or contact her in detention.
Rome prosecutors said the investigation into the treatment of Gaza flotilla activists also includes Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and other senior officials. The reported suspicions include torture, robbery and abduction.
Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine was taken to hospital after being attacked during an olive harvest near Ramallah. The IDF condemned violence against innocent people and said it would act to eradicate it.
The Judea and Samaria District Police opened an investigation into violence in Khirbet Abu Falah and Turmus Ayya, where stones were allegedly thrown and vehicles set on fire. A foreign journalist was lightly injured, and investigators are preparing to collect evidence and testimony.
The regulations expand developers’ and contractors’ duties to prepare safety and risk-management plans. Enforcement of the training requirement for foreign workers will be postponed for three months.
The report examines rising cash holdings despite laws aimed at reducing undeclared capital and the shift to digital payments. Explanations include limited alternatives in some sectors and emergency preparedness concerns.
Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine said she was injured during clashes near Abu Falah. The United States condemned the attack and called for arrests and convictions.
Two young Israeli women were released on bail after three and a half months in custody. They may not leave Krakow until their trial over 100 kilograms of khat, which is prohibited in the EU, concludes.
A student told police that the guard sexually harassed her and prevented her from leaving the school grounds. Police said they would seek to extend the detention of the suspect, who is in his 50s.
The guard is suspected of sexually harassing a student and unlawfully confining her in a side room at the school. A court extended his detention for three days; the allegations remain under investigation.
The proposed amendment would exempt businesses with turnover of up to NIS 9 million from certain class actions and require prior notice with 60 days to remedy some violations. Disability groups warn it could weaken accessibility enforcement.
Three Tur'an residents were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the killing of 38-year-old Rabia Obeidiya, whose body was found in Lavi Forest. Investigators suspect he was beaten to death following a meeting over compensation demanded from former employers.
Two men and a woman from Tur'an were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the killing of 38-year-old Rabia Obeidiya, whose body was found in Lavi Forest. Police are expected to seek an extension of their detention.
The analysis says the High Court, attorney general and prosecution are holding off on sensitive decisions in corruption cases and petitions close to the election. The writer expects proceedings to resume after voting.
New data indicate an increase in judges leaving office earlier than usual. Cited factors include heavy workloads, diminished public standing, pension arrangements and arbitration opportunities.
The District Court held that an electric bicycle exceeding the legal 25 km/h limit may be treated as a motor vehicle requiring a driving licence. A man allegedly caught riding at up to 52 km/h while disqualified will remain in custody.
The author argues that the court has not imposed a deadline on the current Knesset, although it could have ordered compliance with the judgment within a week. The article says the minimum response is an order to complete the repeat election.
Working teams from parties in the change bloc discussed measures to pursue if they secure a Knesset majority. The issues include repealing Netanyahu government legislation, initial cabinet steps and a dispute over the proposed “defendant law.”
A man was found dead near the Golani Interchange. The incident is being investigated as a suspected murder, with no further details provided in the report.
Likud announced that Benjamin Netanyahu will file a NIS 500,000 defamation suit against Yoav Horowitz, an associate of Gadi Eisenkot. The planned claim concerns comments Horowitz made in a Channel 12 interview.
Prosecutors and police planned to inform the High Court of a framework for a renewed investigation of the Meron disaster by the Police Internal Investigations Department. The report says Maj. Gen. Eran Nahon sought a one-month delay; police said the request followed the commissioner’s instruction.
The petition seeks to overturn a decision allowing party representatives to report the number of voters, provided their identities are not disclosed. Petitioners argue that the permission will hinder enforcement of the High Court’s ban on transferring voters’ personal information.
A 36-year-old Nablus resident was arrested in south Tel Aviv on suspicion of assaulting an officer and resisting arrest. Police said a concealed knife was found and that they expect to seek an extension of his detention.
The article examines whether a Knesset member’s substantive immunity could block former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar’s suit against Netanyahu. According to the report, Bar seeks NIS 3 million for defamation and says he repeatedly warned the prime minister about Hamas’s buildup.
According to Reuters, two research groups allege that Discover-Tech used digital advertising systems to track users and assist in distributing spyware. Google and Comcast said they blocked the company from their advertising platforms.
The military and police traded blame after a planned multi-day operation to arrest yeshiva students evading the draft was canceled. The IDF said police demanded extensive military manpower, while police said their role was only supportive.
According to Haaretz, Shin Bet chief David Zini has delayed for several weeks an opinion on the agency’s Gaza-smuggling policy and its security effects. The review also concerns his brother, who is charged in connection with such smuggling.
The handbook for polling-station secretaries was printed before a High Court ruling barring the transfer of voters’ identities and was not updated. The Elections Committee said training stresses that turnout numbers may be shared, but voter identities may not.
A man in his 40s was found dead in an open area near Lavi Forest and Golani Junction. Police and forensic investigators are examining the circumstances, including suspected murder; his identity remains unknown.
A 15-year-old scooter rider from Ramat Gan was charged after allegedly chasing a car and injuring the driver’s hand with a sharp object. Police are seeking his detention until the end of proceedings.
Police and fire investigators are examining an explosion near a burning recycling bin that killed nine-year-old Eliyahu Azriel. They are investigating whether minors set bins on fire to watch emergency crews arrive.
Haifa Magistrate’s Court extended for five days, for a sixth time, the detention of 28-year-old Ali Maswada, suspected of murdering his wife, Yanina Rusinova. The alleged killing occurred in their apartment in front of their two-month-old son.
The report describes politicians using staged podcast conversations and viral clips for election campaigning. According to the article, campaign law has not yet caught up with these new distribution channels.
Police arrested two protesters as ultra-Orthodox extremists attempted to enter a Bnei Brak building housing soldiers in the Kodkod program. The report said it was the second attempted breach that week.
A 28-year-old man said a group beat him near Jaffa Port while shouting homophobic slurs and threatening to kill him. A 17-year-old suspect was questioned and released to house arrest.
Benjamin Netanyahu publicly responded to a lawsuit filed by Ronen Bar, saying on Kan 11 that Bar “can sue for 30 million.” The brief does not provide the claim’s grounds or stated amount.
Three preschool aides appeared in a Petah Tikva court on suspicion of abusing children at a preschool in the Sharon region. After viewing footage, the judge said the children had been treated “as objects.”
The court approved additional funding for institutions that committed to a full core curriculum under the attorney general’s framework. The decision effectively lifts the funding freeze imposed by the High Court in August.
Five Palestinian teenagers were arrested on suspicion of forming a terror militia called the “Sa'ir Brigades.” The arrests reportedly followed recently gathered intelligence.
The Health Ministry said products associated with “Balfour Cigars” and “Ilanit's Kubbeh” are not known to it. The ministry warned the public not to consume them.
The IDF and Shin Bet raided the offices of two associations in Ramallah and Yatta and arrested five activists. The IDF alleges the organizations served as financial infrastructure for Hamas and the Popular Front.
Four people staying in Israel without permits were caught in two incidents on bus route 21 while carrying forged identity cards. The local council head asked the transportation minister to immediately review security on the route.
Hearing a petition by human rights organizations, the justices criticized the Courts Administration for lacking clear rules on violence and harassment inside courthouses. They suggested designating a separate area for attorneys.
The Nahalat Binyamin building was removed from the dangerous-buildings list about two years ago after rehabilitation work. No site manager was appointed as required by law, and the Labor Ministry is examining whether the work contributed to the collapse.
The labor court accepted the employee's claims concerning overtime pay and the inclusion of sales commissions in his wage calculation. It rejected the employer's argument that his hours could not be monitored and awarded about half a million shekels.
The former Shin Bet chief is seeking NIS 3 million over a publication in which Netanyahu accused him of “crimes.” Bar alleges that throughout 2023 he repeatedly warned the prime minister about Hamas's growing strength and an increase in attack alerts.
According to the report, Israeli schools were closed because of air pollution for the first time. Excess benzene emissions from the Bazan facilities intensified demands for a decision on closing the Haifa plants by 2029.
The government sought a contempt finding against the attorney general amid a dispute over appointing an associate of Smotrich as director general of the Israel Land Authority. The justices rejected the request; the analysis notes that the government itself has not complied with the ruling it invoked.
Only one woman serves as director-general among 31 government ministries, the lowest level in at least 20 years. The High Court has already ruled that the duty to ensure adequate representation was breached.
Two years after the investigation ended, the Tel Aviv District Attorney’s Office has not decided whether to charge Veridis and its executives. The company continues to receive state support and denies the allegations.
A 33-year-old New York resident was charged after allegedly threatening to kill Jews and Benjamin Netanyahu. He is also accused of threatening FBI agents who came to investigate him.
The Central Elections Committee issued a special notice stating that Benjamin Netanyahu used the state emblem contrary to law. The supplied item gives no further details about the circumstances.
Published figures indicate that 300 to 500 youths are involved in nationalist crime in the West Bank. A senior security official described planned incursions allegedly intended to expel residents.
Police sought to extend Palestinian journalist Rassem Obeidat’s detention on suspicion of membership in a terrorist organization. After a judge indicated he could be released without new evidence, Katz signed an administrative detention order.
According to the opinion column, Bennett, Lapid and Eisenkot signed a package called the “Sagi Laws for Equality,” intended for the next government. The supplied excerpt does not detail the proposals.
Education Minister Yoav Kish is advancing new appointments to the Council for Higher Education two weeks before the election, reportedly contrary to applicable guidelines. University heads called the move an unlawful power grab.
Police and the Shin Bet said two security personnel were arrested in an investigation into “extreme violence” near Aqraba about a month earlier. Security coordinators protested by blocking Tapuah Junction.
Three inmates from Umm al-Fahm are charged with conspiring to harm associates of criminal figure Shlomi Niemczyk. According to the indictment, wiretaps captured a plan for an attack during prayers.
Former Deputy Supreme Court President Hanan Melcer said he does not regret the unanimous 2020 ruling. The decision allowed Benjamin Netanyahu to form a government despite the indictment against him.
The organization sent Likud's legal adviser a pre-litigation notice demanding removal of publications and an apology within 12 hours. The dispute concerns a video alleging its activists intend to disrupt the election.
An 18-year-old Umm al-Fahm resident was arrested on suspicion of pledging allegiance to ISIS and planning an attack on soldiers in Jerusalem's Old City. A prosecutor's declaration was filed after a police and Shin Bet investigation.
The father of Yosef Haim Ben-David asked the court to investigate his son's death, alleging that the Prison Service was repeatedly warned about his deteriorating health. The service said the circumstances are under review.
The Heritage Ministry's legal adviser said he was not consulted on the minister's decision to designate shelters on Route 232 as antiquities. He said the move requires legal and professional review and could be blocked by the High Court.
The guide explains the Election Day leave entitlement, whether an employee may be required to work, and the pay due. It also addresses employing minors in election campaigns.
The club sued in district court to overturn a top sports tribunal ruling that officials need not disclose team loyalties. Two of the three adjudicators reportedly held Maccabi Tel Aviv season tickets.
The analysis reviews a 2024 High Court ruling ending funding tied to yeshiva students who fail to enlist and removing certain benefits. The author argues that the government reduced, delayed or bypassed the court-created economic incentives.
Character.AI, founded by Israeli AI researcher Noam Shazeer, filed for creditor protection in the United States. It also reached a preliminary agreement to sell some assets to Disney.
The article explains the limits of Israel’s Privacy Protection Law regarding the publication of messages. The law does not shield those who share messages from every lawsuit or protect powerful people from public criticism.
Eleven jurors concluded that Lindsay Clancy’s mental condition meant she was not criminally responsible for killing her children, but one juror disagreed, resulting in a mistrial. A criminology researcher explains the disagreement and the possible next steps in the US case.
Following Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar’s arrest on suspicion of steering tenders in exchange for bribes, sources linked the investigation to an earlier failed attempt to dismiss city engineer Aliza Seidler-Granot. She had previously raised concerns about planning and construction practices.
Reserve Brigadier General Yoel Feldschuh was detained for questioning after a clash with settlers near the Palestinian village of Duma and was later released. Police subsequently announced the arrest of a 15-year-old right-wing activist from Jerusalem.
The High Court accepted the IDF’s position that residents of West Bank refugee camps cannot yet return to their homes. It nevertheless ordered the military to expedite the necessary measures and provide a timetable for their return.
According to published transcripts, investigators told Prime Minister’s adviser Yonatan Urich that he had asked ChatGPT to prepare a plan to improve Qatar’s image among Israelis, Jewish communities and US opinion leaders. Haaretz reported that his Qatar-related activity continued after October 7.
Police suspect the couple of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, money laundering and tax offenses. A police representative alleged that the mayor’s wife advanced decision-making processes in return for substantial payments.
A commentary reviews the Justice Ministry under Yariv Levin, arguing that clashes with the judiciary, the freezing of judicial appointments and failure to comply with a High Court ruling harmed institutions and public trust. It is the third article in a series assessing government ministries.
The court instructed the state to examine whether residents of the Jenin, Tulkarm and Nur Shams camps can return sooner and to detail the humanitarian assistance provided. The UN says more than 33,000 Palestinians have not returned home.
Hundreds of Breslov Hasidic pupils joined a protest outside Prison 10 against the detention of draft evaders. The Education Ministry instructed its Haredi district to take strict action, calling the practice improper and prohibited.
The court sentenced Mohammed Yusuf Shahada to 18 years in prison for killing his 22-year-old cousin Mustafa during a Jerusalem parking dispute. Prosecutors said he stabbed Mustafa 14 times and also wounded the victim’s brother.
Prosecutors charged a man with repeated violence against family members, including raping his wife, assaulting his daughter and making threats. A detention request was filed with the indictment.
The Lod District Court again invalidated the unlawful allocation of a public building in Rehovot to Chabad. The organization must vacate the property and pay use-fee arrears estimated at hundreds of thousands of shekels.
A commentary examines the potential consequences for police independence and civil rights if the current coalition wins the election. It discusses ministerial control over the police, government influence over the police investigations unit and weakened judicial oversight.
Following warning letters from Jonathan Urich and his lawyers, Globes examines the possible civil and criminal exposure of people who obtained or shared leaked WhatsApp messages. The explainer considers whether liability differs between those who acquired the messages and those who circulated them.
Residential demolitions began in the Abu Wadi neighborhood in the northern Negev after the Beersheba District Court rejected residents’ request to postpone enforcement of the demolition order. Residents and the Rahat mayor protested the move.
Elite Capital, the club’s controlling company, filed a claim against the former owner with the Israel Football Association’s arbitration body. It alleges that numerous debts and obligations remain; Eyal Segal’s response has not yet been published.
The legal analysis says the former attorney general’s testimony may assist the defense in arguing procedural defects and abuse of process. The author nevertheless assesses that it is unlikely to change the overall evidentiary picture.
The commentary discusses Israel’s Foreign Ministry response to South African judge Navi Pillay receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. It links that response to Israel’s relationship with international law.
The land registration supervisor ordered the demolition of completed balconies because they were built before a permit was issued and without the neighbors’ consent. The District Court rejected the appeal and stressed that such consent must be proven.
According to Ynet’s headline, hostage families enlisted the prosecutor in The Hague in efforts surrounding a deal, but Netanyahu withdrew from it. The supplied excerpt provides no further details.
UAE authorities arrested two Maldivian pilots who worked with Hammam al-Hammami. Investigators are examining whether they knew of his alleged plan to crash a Flydubai plane at Ben Gurion Airport.
The column argues that the minister’s and associates’ political interests are prioritized over professional policing and the rule of law. It is commentary rather than a report of a court ruling.
Scientist Sofia Rosenfeld, who holds Russian and Israeli citizenship, was sentenced to prison over a donation made in 2021. Her family in Israel is seeking state intervention.
The article examines the National Security Ministry under Itamar Ben-Gvir and legislation that significantly expanded the minister’s authority over police. The author argues that political interference was accompanied by a worsening crime situation.
After nearly 14 years of proceedings, the family of officer Omri Shahar, who died in 2012, said it won its appeal and may have a child using his sperm. The prosecution and attorney general decided not to appeal again.
The article analyzes the High Court’s unanimous June 25, 2024 ruling that the state lacks authority to refrain broadly from drafting yeshiva students without explicit statutory authorization. It compares the ruling with classical Jewish legal sources.
A 25-year-old Bnei Brak resident is accused of violating a restraining order, confining his partner in an apartment and violently assaulting her for hours. The indictment says he pursued her after she escaped and threatened to kill her family.
The court rejected Shulman Holdings’ claim against Bir Galov for consideration relating to three apartments. It found that the memorandum was insufficiently detailed and that a misrepresentation increased the transaction’s cost by NIS 10 million.
The Regional Labor Court sided with a jobseeker denied unemployment benefits because no biometric attendance record was found, noting that the registration device can malfunction. The Employment Service said it will appeal.
New safety regulations taking effect next week will extend legal responsibility to those commissioning construction work. Since the start of the year, 30 workers have died at construction sites and hundreds have been injured.
Former attorney general Avichai Mandelblit testified in Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial that some investigative actions were taken without his approval. The defense says the investigations began before the legally required authorization, while the prosecution says oral approval was given.
A 19-year-old is expected to be charged with stabbing a teenager in the neck during a fight at a school in the Galilee. No further circumstances were provided.
A court extended by four days the detention of a young man suspected of accidentally shooting his brother dead in Yavne. The report provided no further details.
Muhammad Walid Ahmad Said was sentenced to 45 years after admitting to planning and carrying out the 2022 attack that wounded six soldiers and a civilian. The court also imposed a fine and compensation totaling more than NIS 700,000.
The author argues that courts and professional legal officials play a central role in protecting women’s rights and warns that they may be weakened. The article discusses gender segregation, the status of legal advice and arbitration in religious courts.
Roan Abd al-Hai was sentenced to 10 years after being convicted of about 270 instances of abusing eight infants under one year old. She was also ordered to pay the parents a total of NIS 450,000.
MK Yitzhak Kroizer filed a complaint with the Police Internal Investigations Department 11 days after an incident in which police suspect him and Otzma Yehudit’s director-general of assaulting officers. Kroizer alleges that police used unreasonable force against him.
A man in his 40s reportedly called police during the night and said he had fatally stabbed his wife. The couple have three children, one of whom was in the apartment at the time.
The Lod District Court approved a class action against four of Israel’s five largest banks over alleged failure to pay interest on current-account balances. The approval enables restitution claims to proceed, but the merits have not yet been decided.
A court invalidated the will of a 108-year-old woman that granted an agricultural holding to her daughter, finding that the daughter was involved in drafting it. The article also reviews two other rulings concerning a payment stay and a class action.
Maccabi Haifa fans allege that officers used excessive force and made arrests without cause at Teddy Stadium. Police rejected the claims outright, while the club halted ticket sales for its match against Hapoel Jerusalem.
Former attorney general Avichai Mandelblit is expected to address defense claims concerning the legality of investigative actions. The dispute centers on whether police exceeded the approvals they received.
The family of Hadar Hoshen, who was murdered at the Nova festival, sought her fingerprint from the biometric database for a memorial piece of jewelry. The district court rejected the request, saying legislation would have to be changed.
The suspect was arrested at Ben Gurion Airport upon returning from abroad over alleged involvement with others in setting fire to more than seven vehicles in an extortion-related case. A dispute arose over his stated alibi during the remand hearing.
The Hind Rajab Foundation asked the International Criminal Court to investigate former health ministers, the head of the Israel Medical Association and other senior figures. The complaint alleges involvement in crimes against humanity at the Sde Teiman detention facility.
British journalist and House of Lords member Toby Young discusses the enforcement of speech restrictions and the low conviction rate following arrests. He also raises concerns about the institutional response to hate crimes against Jews in Britain.
A Los Angeles man alleges that mall kiosk employees confined him in a room until he handed over his credit card. A class action was filed for more than 100 customers, and police opened an investigation.
The investigation materials concerning Netanyahu’s former chief of staff were transferred to prosecutors and the attorney general. Braverman does not deny changing call records from the morning of October 7 but says he acted in good faith.
The Pentagon reportedly plans to livestream the execution of a man who killed 13 people. JD Vance said he would not watch, against the backdrop of Donald Trump’s support for capital punishment.
According to the report, an immigration agent shot a migrant in front of a five-year-old child. The incident triggered a sharp dispute between the administration and New York’s mayor.
The Central Elections Committee chair ruled that guards appearing in police hats violated the ban on using public assets. He ordered the relevant segments, or the entire video, removed.
The new US sanctions target the International Criminal Court itself, rather than only individual judges and prosecutors as in earlier measures. The report says they could affect the court’s operations and companies providing it with services.
Private investigator Tzvika Nave sued attorney Yaakov Borovsky over statements accusing him of extortion and bribery. Nave claims police investigated the allegations and found no evidence.
The Supreme Court increased the sentences of a father and son who attacked attorney Ronen Ben-Zvi following a dispute involving an apartment. The lawyer was left with permanent brain damage and dependent on others.
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.
South African jurist Navi Pillay received the peace prize for her contribution to international justice. She authored a UN report that accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians, and Israel’s Foreign Ministry sharply criticized the award.
According to the opinion article, the Supreme Court president told former lawmaker and Balad chair Sami Abu Shehadeh that a majority of the panel favored disqualifying him, after which he withdrew. The withdrawal meant the court did not issue a reasoned ruling.
The commentary alleges that security documents submitted by the prime minister to the state comptroller were selectively edited, potentially raising suspicions of forgery and breach of trust. It calls on the attorney general to order a criminal investigation; these are allegations, not established findings.
The ruling in a dispute between the Tel Aviv-Jaffa Local Planning Committee and Lev discusses three principal methods for valuing the new condition when calculating a betterment levy in evacuation-reconstruction projects. One is direct comparison with transactions completed after the determining date.
A Globes economics quiz notes that a class action against the Rami Levy retail chain was approved this week. The supplied excerpt does not state the grounds for the action or details of the decision.
According to the report, about 15 settlers pulled a Nablus lawyer from his car, restrained, beat and robbed him. The alleged abuse continued for hours.
Professor Anat Alon-Beck, who represents shareholders, says the dispute concerns a public corporation's responsibility to protect its reputation and credibility. The report also cites corrections and clarifications by the newspaper and an 11% two-day share-price decline.
Following the High Court's recommendation, the Society for the Protection of Nature withdrew its petition against the law allowing individual farms in forests. The justices indicated that they did not intend to overturn the Knesset's decision.
The commander of the Tel Aviv North police station admitted that detainees are routinely subjected to strip-searches. The report says the blanket directive is unlawful; the Association for Civil Rights described the practice as a means of humiliation and deterrence.
The Privacy Protection Authority said personal and medical information concerning about 21,000 Haredi special-education pupils reached unauthorized people. It said flaws in an Education Ministry system resulted in a breach of the Privacy Protection Law.
The Privacy Protection Authority determined that the Education Ministry violated the law following a leak of sensitive information concerning about 21,000 special-education students. The report provided no further details about the violation.
The Samaria military court sentenced Najmi Abu Bakr to life imprisonment after convicting him of causing the death of soldier Amit Ben Yigal during an operation to arrest wanted suspects. He was also ordered to pay more than NIS 4 million in compensation.
The Shin Bet announced a series of arrests on suspicion of terrorist activity, including an alleged plan to attack the Forum club in Beersheba. The announcement followed a dispute with police over concerns about an armed force emerging in the Negev Bedouin community.
Aya Asiwi’s half-brother and cousin were sentenced to 22 and 17 years for her murder, while her father received 15 years for assisting the murder and a separate assault. According to the report, Asiwi was pregnant and was killed in front of her young children.
A group of 117 reservists petitioned to cancel the automatic service freeze for people assessed with more than 30% emotional disability. They argue that the policy affects thousands of injured soldiers, many of whom may be able to return to service.
Accountant Erez Mines was sentenced to 18 months in prison for helping clients obtain tax refunds they were not entitled to through fraud, false reports and forgery. The court said he exploited his knowledge of tax enforcement procedures.
The Supreme Court ruled for the first time that a bank choosing to complete a project after the contractor’s collapse cannot selectively honor sales agreements while avoiding delay compensation. Compensation will come from project funds before the bank receives its share, with the district court to set the amount.
The judicial complaints ombudsman found that rabbinical judge Zarviv breached ethics rules by commenting on a disputed non-legal issue and participating in fundraising for hilltop youth. No disciplinary proceeding was recommended, and he received a warning.
The author examines High Court outcomes and actions to test claims that it is systematically biased against the coalition. He argues that the claim the court always rules against the coalition is unsupported.
The blast damaged a building on Asirei Zion Street, but no one was injured. Police are investigating a possible link to a grenade thrown in Holon a day earlier.
A company that failed to make pension contributions during 52 days of employment was ordered to pay a former worker NIS 890,000. The court held that entitlement begins on the first working day, even if the employee leaves before 90 days have elapsed.
The report reviews party plans concerning whether the Declaration of Independence should have binding legal force and how the Nation-State Basic Law might be amended. These issues may reach the agenda of the 26th Knesset.
The former Netivei Ayalon chairman is leaving the Sports Betting Council amid an investigation into claims that he overstated his management experience. The state is preparing a civil claim, including an attempt to recover about NIS 300,000 in salary it alleges was improperly paid.
The Knesset Constitution Committee discussed progress in the investigation of Nukhba militants. Committee chair Simcha Rothman set the first half of 2027 as the target for filing the first indictment.
The court sentenced Ram Shahin, described as the main criminal driver of the scheme, to seven years in prison and Daniel Hasson to 40 months. The case concerns equipment worth about NIS 800,000 stolen from the Nova massacre site.
Border Police and IDF forces evacuated an illegal outpost near Susya. Activists claimed that six people were injured in clashes and that several arrests were made.
A Knesset committee hearing revealed that hundreds suspected of involvement in the massacre have not yet been questioned. A law approved in May shifted prosecutorial responsibility from the State Attorney’s Office to the military, while prosecutors have prepared hundreds of opinions and draft indictments.
The Supreme Court unanimously rejected Daniel Kedar’s appeal, leaving his murder conviction and life sentence intact. Justice Ofer Grosskopf praised the police investigation.
Three aides arrested on suspicion of abusing toddlers at a Sharon-area daycare were placed under house arrest for a week and barred from the facility for a month. Parents were called to view footage held by police as part of the investigation.
Police released a government vehicle used by one of the prime minister’s drivers after it was seized and examined in an Ashkelon shooting investigation. The driver’s son was driving during the incident, and those arrested in the case were later released.
Jason Odeh was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Yelena Greenberg, whom he stabbed more than ten times after she refused a relationship with him. The sentence was handed down four years after the killing.
The heritage minister said he would use a provision of the Antiquities Law allowing property to be declared an “antiquity.” Under the new status, physical changes to the shelters would require coordination and approval from the Antiquities Authority and Heritage Ministry.
Ram Shahin was sentenced to seven years in prison for stealing two sound systems from the Nova festival site two days after the October 7 attack. Daniel Hasson, who tried to sell the equipment valued at about NIS 800,000, received 40 months.
The High Court postponed further consideration of establishing a state commission of inquiry into October 7 until after the election. The article analyzes political accountability in the absence of an official commission.
Two appeals were brought before the Supreme Court against a Tel Aviv–Jaffa District Court judgment dated February 18, 2020. The District Court had dismissed an action seeking to set aside a judgment.
A young man known to police is suspected of a series of assaults and acts of vandalism in Herzliya but has repeatedly been released from custody. Police and the municipality warn that incidents may recur without a suitable treatment framework.
The Jerusalem Regional Labor Court held that a cash-register shortage is not a “debt” that may be deducted from wages. It also said employees agreed to the deductions under pressure and threats of dismissal.
A draft refuser who failed to report in response to orders was jailed for 12 days and later received NIS 1,000 from rabbis for each day in military prison. The report says the money was raised by draft evaders for others in the same position.
The district court held that the couple’s financial agreement requires the husband to purchase a new apartment for the woman rather than transfer an apartment he owns in the Sharon region. She is to receive a home worth NIS 4.2 million plus interest for a three-year delay.
The regulations impose safety duties on a range of construction participants for the first time and require every site to have a safety and risk-management plan. Developers must also appoint a safety controller and provide documented safety training.
The parties accepted the election committee chair’s proposal limiting the initiative to six already planned flights and barring transportation, lodging or other services of monetary value. Justice Noam Sohlberg then dismissed the petition.
A Knesset hearing was told that more than 1,200 aircrew members from countries without diplomatic relations entered Israel this year. Procedures are expected to change following an incident involving Flydubai.
KKL said it opposes individual farms in forests and supports a petition challenging the law. The law permits certain grazing areas to be designated as requiring close herd supervision and allows a residence for the shepherd and family.
A US court directed a billionaire accused of assisting Hamas to disclose the extent of his alleged involvement. No further details appear in the supplied snippet.
Authorities seized a luxury vehicle and foreign currency in an investigation involving suspected cryptocurrency activity worth millions of dollars. The suspect’s detention was extended.
Two former Groq employees who hold shares allege the company was sold without the required shareholder vote or a competitive process. They say such a process could have increased the price; the report also notes an Israeli angle.
The former MK testified about promoting a bill intended to restrict the distribution of free newspapers. He said it was his initiative, though he received proposals and ideas from Arnon Mozes.
Hundreds of rioters entered a Modi’in apartment building to prevent a deserter’s arrest, moving between floors and knocking on residents’ doors. A police officer was reportedly injured in the head, and the arrest was not completed.
Party representatives at polling stations may not transmit real-time information identifying who has voted. United Torah Judaism is examining alternative voter-mobilization methods outside polling stations.
At a follow-up meeting with the attorney general, the IDF said it recently refrained from proactively arresting deserters while focusing on border crossings and holiday adjustments. It had previously said proactive enforcement was continuing.
More than 100 ultra-Orthodox extremists entered a building and clashed with police during an attempt to arrest a draft evader. The forces left without making the arrest.
The Supreme Court held that two men who had children through surrogacy in Northern Cyprus must obtain the birth mothers’ written consent to adoption. The document is intended to sever the legal link between the women and the children.
The officers allegedly handcuffed a civilian at an Eilat club, drove him to an isolated area, assaulted him and left him injured. All five were released to house arrest.
Attorney Amit Hadad seeks to cancel 18 hearings in Netanyahu’s corruption trial because he will also represent him before the state submarine inquiry in November and December. The court has not yet ruled on the requests.
The Gaza Division intelligence officer on October 7 argues that his dismissal was discriminatory and selective. His petition seeks continued IDF service and prevention of his name’s publication.
Shin Bet chief Zini told the cabinet that he may seek the reinstatement of administrative detention in the West Bank. The report does not indicate that a decision has been made.
A company led by Richard Deitz has again asked the court to stop Ben Ashkenazi’s partners from buying his shares. It argues that the deal would alter control of the club before arbitration is completed.
According to Israeli sources quoted by Reuters, the suspect told investigators that he looked for airlines flying to Tel Aviv before applying to Flydubai. Another source alleged that he had planned to crash an earlier flight to Israel but abandoned the plan.
The report says the government has not established a state commission of inquiry, while a private bill for a politically appointed commission passed its first reading. The High Court ordered an update by January 2027, after the election.
Police completed their investigation of Amihai Ben Shlosh, his deputy and other suspects, saying there is sufficient evidence for indictments over alleged vote-buying. A court had already invalidated the 2024 municipal election results, and Ben Shlosh lost office in the rerun.
During an unusual police operation in the Jerusalem neighborhood, objects were thrown at officers and an officer was filmed rolling a stun grenade down an alley. A young teenager was also shown in handcuffs.
According to the indictment, a Bar-Ilan mathematics professor planned the killing of hundreds of Arabs and tried to recruit accomplices using an alias and a mask. He asked the court to release him to house arrest.
A Bar-Ilan University lecturer was indicted for allegedly planning simultaneous attacks against hundreds of Arabs in Israel. The report describes the indictment as unusual.
The High Court is due to hear Yair Golan’s petition against the Shin Bet chief’s decision not to assign him security. The analysis says the case also concerns effective judicial review of a security authority and state bodies’ compliance with the courts.
The Knesset’s legal adviser told the High Court of Justice that a repeat election for state comptroller should be held as soon as possible. The supplied excerpt gives no further details about the dispute.
The report reviews the legal status of people in the prime minister's circle: a former chief of staff is reportedly expected to be indicted, two advisers are charged in the “Bild” affair, and a former campaign adviser has been declared a fugitive. Three other associates reportedly signed state-witness agreements.
The journalist said he had not yet received Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's lawsuit and was waiting for it. The supplied item gives no further details about the claim or its status.
Balad chairman Sami Abu Shahadeh withdrew his candidacy after Supreme Court justices indicated that a majority appeared likely to approve his disqualification. Balad remains in the joint slate, and the candidates behind him will each move up one place.
The Svirsky brothers' partnership asked a court to set aside a NIS 55 million arbitration award issued by retired judge Eitan Orenstein. It alleges that Orenstein failed to disclose a connection between his defense lawyer and an attorney representing the winning company in other proceedings.
MKs Efrat Rayten, Naama Lazimi and Ram Ben-Barak asked the attorney general for a comprehensive examination of alleged failures in security and oversight of foreign aviation following the attempted attack on a Flydubai flight.
The Justice Ministry revoked the license of Alufim Bebitahon after finding that it served as an accounting cover for a protection-payment operation. The company and involved individuals were indicted for collecting protection money and money laundering.
Central Elections Committee chair Justice Noam Sohlberg ruled that Benjamin Netanyahu used public resources for political purposes. Netanyahu was personally ordered to pay NIS 29,000 in costs relating to five petitions against him.
A disciplinary complaint was filed against a nurse from Rambam Hospital’s urology department. He allegedly touched a hospitalized patient’s genitals under the guise of an examination; the hospital said his employment had ended.
President Isaac Herzog and Central Elections Committee chair Justice Noam Sohlberg met representatives of Meta, Google, Microsoft and TikTok ahead of the elections. The meeting addressed challenges posed by artificial intelligence and social media.
Business owners whose property or homes were damaged after refusing to pay protection money may claim up to NIS 2 million for direct damage. The pilot runs from October 4 to December 4, and claims must be filed with the compensation fund within seven days of the damage.
The analysis argues that laws and measures advanced by Likud since 2023 have weakened the courts, the attorney general, the media and other independent institutions. It also notes that V-Dem classifies Israel as an “electoral democracy” rather than in its top liberal-democracy category.
The report describes the Hebrew University’s three-year handling of a doctoral student’s complaint alleging sexual abuse by her supervisor. She died between the ruling and the appeal, while friends and university officials criticized the sanction imposed.
A legal commentary questions the Supreme Court’s approach to a request to disqualify Balad chairman Sami Abu Shahadeh. The cited expert argues that the request relied on a single article rather than the consistent support for armed struggle required by precedent.
Doron Buchovza of Be’er Sheva was sentenced to three years in prison under a plea agreement after being convicted of contact with a foreign agent. He reportedly received several thousand shekels for tasks including posts, photographs and videos.
The labor court rejected Agentech’s approximately NIS 2 million claim against a former employee and the company she established. It found that misappropriation of trade secrets was not proven and ordered the claimant to pay NIS 50,000 in costs.
Opposition parties promise to establish a statutory state commission of inquiry, while newer parties propose alternative models. According to the report, most parties in the current coalition did not say which investigative mechanism they would support.
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.
Hadi Masarwa, described by police as a senior member of the Qutier Odeh organization, has been charged with weapons offenses. Police say he admitted throwing a fragmentation grenade, amid suspicions that Odeh continues directing associates from prison.
The article examines the defense minister’s authority under the Reserve Service Law to call up reservists in emergency circumstances for as long as an order remains in force. It emphasizes that the statute requires an emergency and a determination that national security necessitates the call-up.
A court ordered Gabi Aronov to pay Benny Gantz NIS 90,000 over posts alleging that Gantz conspired to enable Hamas’s October 7 attack in order to topple the Netanyahu government. Gantz’s office said the compensation would be donated.
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.
Following a fire at the Shoket treatment facility, about 30,000 cubic meters of untreated sewage are flowing into southern streams each day. Repairs may take weeks, and police are examining possible arson.
The report revisits a series of attempts to kill Zeev Rosenstein, including gunfire at his car in 1996. Three bystanders were killed in a later bombing in Tel Aviv.
Sources familiar with the investigation say the suspect is cooperating and said he intended to crash the plane in Israel. He was reportedly previously suspended from flying by Oman Air after being deemed a security risk.
A US appeals court stayed implementation of a law targeting the creation of nude images using artificial intelligence. The supplied report does not state the court's reasoning.
The court rejected Starbucks' request to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Workers United. The union seeks a declaration that the name “Starbucks Workers United” and a logo resembling the company's symbol do not infringe its trademark.
British police said two men were charged with acts intended to prepare a terrorist attack against the Jewish community in northern England on the eve of Yom Kippur. They allegedly communicated with a third person abroad who may be in Iran.
According to the report, the teacher required students to agree with the assertion that genocide is taking place in Gaza. An Israeli who did not accept the condition and attempted to explain his position was denied admission to the program.
The commentary argues that the Supreme Court decision effectively creates different standards for political speech by Jews and Arabs. It examines the state's effort to end Sami Abu Shehadeh's political career and the possible effect on Arab voter turnout.
An analysis argues that the Supreme Court set different tracks for Jewish and Arab freedom of expression. The writer says the decision may affect Abu Shehadeh’s political career and Arab voter participation.
An Emirati security agency comparable to the Shin Bet will lead the investigation of the co-pilot suspected of trying to crash the aircraft. Reuters reports that Israeli officials are expected to be allowed to question him; the report also discusses the possible penalty if he is convicted.
According to a source cited by Reuters, Israeli officials are expected to question the suspected Omani pilot in the UAE. They will work alongside Emirati investigators to examine his motives and background.
A fire disabled a sewage treatment facility in Shoket, sending thousands of cubic meters of wastewater into three streams. Police are investigating suspected arson, and the public was warned to stay away.
The column examines a large claim against the volunteer organization Yedidim over a single SMS. The author says a new legal amendment may reduce misuse of the class-action mechanism.
The Supreme Court unanimously overturned the Elections Committee’s disqualification of the two Arab lists. Ofer Cassif was allowed to run by a 7–2 majority, while Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew his candidacy.
The court unanimously reversed the Central Elections Committee's disqualification of Ra'am and the Joint List, finding that the decisions did not meet established judicial standards. Justices Stein and Mintz dissented regarding Ofer Cassif and supported barring his candidacy.
The bill would adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition, which may also cover collective criticism of Israel. Left-wing parties oppose it, arguing that it could restrict freedom of expression.
The analysis argues that the Supreme Court president’s proposal to withdraw the candidacy and avoid a judgment was procedurally unusual. It says the lack of a ruling could affect future candidate-disqualification cases.
The investigation into the Flydubai flight incident is expanding, and the suspect has been transferred to the UAE. An Israeli investigative team is expected to participate in the inquiry there.
Christa Pike remained alive and in critical condition after a failed lethal-injection attempt. Her lawyers described the procedure as cruel torture and called for her death sentence to be commuted.
Sami Abu Shehadeh asked the Supreme Court to overturn the Elections Committee’s decision disqualifying him. He withdrew his candidacy after the judges said a majority supported the disqualification.
Israeli software company OpenWeb has asked a court for protection from its creditors following declining revenue and complications involving Microsoft. The filing comes two years after a dispute that ended with founder Nadav Shoval’s removal.
The White House excluded CNN from covering President Trump’s events for the second time in a week. The move followed a district judge’s cancellation of an earlier White House ban.
Haifa Magistrate’s Court extended by one week the detention of Ali Maswada, who is suspected of murdering his wife, Yanina Rosinova. Her body was found at their home with signs of violence, and her mother and friend reported prior abuse.
A new study describes blacklisting, cancellations and exclusion of Jewish and Israeli creators by US cultural institutions. The report says most Americans nevertheless support their inclusion.
The article reminds travelers that local laws and restrictions in Arab countries apply to visitors, including in tourist areas. The supplied excerpt does not specify particular rules.
An expanded Supreme Court panel is hearing disqualification requests concerning Sami Abu Shehadeh, Ofer Cassif, the Joint List and Ra’am. The judges said a majority favored disqualifying Abu Shehadeh and recommended that he withdraw.
The price of gasoline will drop by 50 agorot at midnight on Sunday after legal advisers found no obstacle to the finance minister’s move. The price had reached a record NIS 8.27.
According to the police indictment, Eliya Azard threw two glass containers toward a table where former prime minister Naftali Bennett was sitting, and one hit two women on his staff. The court was asked to keep him under house arrest until proceedings conclude.
A captivity survivor called on a UN body to recognize the torture that he says hostages endured in Gaza. The report describes his appeal but does not identify any resulting UN decision.
Justice Yitzhak Amit allowed publication that Lt. Col. Aryeh Amidror was the Gaza Division’s intelligence officer on October 7. The ruling cited the absence of a security impediment and the public interest in disclosure.
Democratic lawmakers plan to introduce the “Stop Settlements Act,” proposing asset freezes and US entry bans for people involved in establishing settlements and outposts. The report says the bill has a low chance of passage.
The Supreme Court is set to consider the disqualification of Arab electoral lists. The article analyzes the proceeding’s significance for the political representation of Arab citizens.
The Hebrew University’s disciplinary tribunal rejected the appeal of Prof. Karim Adiprasito, who was convicted of repeatedly harassing a doctoral student. According to the report, the penalty was equal to two salaries.
The author urges Supreme Court justices not to disqualify Sami Abu Shehadeh or other Arab lists and candidates. This is an opinion ahead of the hearing, not a judicial decision.
Mizrahi, Recanati and Levin exercised a right of first refusal over Ben Ashkenazi’s 9% stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv. The arbitration awaits a court decision on whether Levin may join the proceeding.
A new study examines a budgetary framework designed to address the needs of specific employee groups within centralized public-sector agreements. The researcher says it can benefit both employers and labor organizations.
The prime minister accepted Transportation Minister Miri Regev’s proposal to suspend FlyDubai flights until an inquiry into the unusual incident is completed. Israel will also consider increasing Israeli airlines’ service on the UAE route.
According to the report, Linor Sasson’s mother arrived at the hospital with an allegedly forged court record stating that she could visit her daughter at will. Jerusalem police are questioning her.
According to the report, Mossad is investigating allegations that the co-pilot tried to hijack and crash a plane carrying about 160 Israeli passengers. Israeli Air Force jets were reportedly scrambled after the aircraft transmitted a distress signal.
An opinion column considers legal questions concerning Benjamin Netanyahu’s future and reviews judicial-system changes proposed in 2023. It reflects the author’s view rather than a legal ruling.
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.
A group of bondholders has sued Patrick Drahi over a debt restructuring at Optimum Communications, formerly Altice USA. The creditors allege he is personally responsible for transferring key assets to a new entity beyond their reach.
The Democrats party accused the Shin Bet chief of disregarding a statutory duty following the service’s statement on protecting party leaders. The party claims Yair Golan had to flee an event in Be’er Sheva after receiving an indication that a crowd was organizing to harm him.
Benjamin Netanyahu said he filed a defamation suit against Haaretz over a report that the UAE president warned him before October 7 of a major Hamas move. The prime minister describes the report in his claim as a fabrication.
Rico Shirazi is expected to leave prison at the end of the week after about a decade behind bars. The report says the Israel Prison Service may bring his release forward.
A court extended Shlomo Bracha’s detention on suspicion of kidnapping and assault. Four people involved were questioned, and police are also examining suspected obstruction of the investigation.
The Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court extended until October 4, 2026, the detention of a 52-year-old Old City resident suspected of setting fire to a sukkah near Agrippas Street for a racist motive.
Following an attempted breach of thousands of Meitav Trade accounts, the report examines the company’s responsibility under Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law. It also outlines fraud and impersonation risks facing customers.
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.”
Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar said he would sue following the prime minister’s claim that Bar chose not to contact him or alert forces to the possibility of an attack. Bar plans to seek publication of protocols and documents and summon Netanyahu’s aides to testify.
A Palestinian family returned home in coordination with the military after the High Court ordered its return this month. The justices sharply criticized nationalist crime as contrary to the state’s fundamental values.
After Jewish individuals fired at a car carrying Bedouins, police arrested the driver, but the court found no reasonable suspicion linking them to theft. The judge also said police gave no logical explanation for initially failing to question the shooters.
The prime minister released excerpts from discussions and alleged that the former Shin Bet chief adhered to a flawed assessment. Bar said the quotations were taken out of context and cited his warnings; some records remain unpublished in full.
Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar plans to sue the prime minister for defamation over allegations concerning events before October 7. The report examines Netanyahu’s possible immunity, the doctrine of acting beyond one’s official role and the damages cap.
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced a refugee intake plan that would give priority to Palestinians. The supplied report does not specify the program’s criteria or implementation timetable.
Commander Avichai Mualem, who was suspected among other things of avoiding arrests of alleged far-right activists to gain the minister’s favor, will leave the police. He is set to become director-general of Tiberias Municipality.
The High Court rejected petitions challenging the Chief Rabbinate’s age limit. The justices held that the restriction rests on professional and halachic considerations and does not constitute prohibited discrimination.
According to Globes, the Netherlands introduced a complete ban on settlement products, tightened airport enforcement and provided penalties of up to six years in prison for violations. The measures may affect Israeli travelers and the economy.
The Nof HaGalil Regional Labor Court found that Versano managers actively sought to thwart workers’ organization. The company was ordered to recognize the Histadrut as the representative union, conduct collective bargaining and pay NIS 120,000.
The Supreme Court ruled unlawful a procedure Jerusalem used for 12 years to transfer hundreds of millions of shekels to projects and events without tenders. The judgment may also affect other municipalities using the same mechanism.
At a remand hearing for two of four suspects in the digging of a tunnel in Qalqilya, where a large quantity of weapons was found, it was alleged that one suspect is an officer in the Palestinian Preventive Security service.
The petitioners allege that The New York Times board fails to oversee enforcement of ethics rules in coverage of Israel. The petition cites testimony from a former employee and a Yale University study.
A court extended the detention of a man suspected of killing his wife in Haifa over the past weekend. The item provided no further details about the proceedings.
Vehicles were set on fire and hateful graffiti was sprayed in two villages near Ramallah. Police opened an investigation, but no suspects had been arrested at the time of publication.
The freezing of the E1 tender reflects the attorney general's broad interpretation of restraint rules during an election period. The analysis says the High Court may need to decide whether steps capable of fixing long-term diplomatic and security realities can be halted.
The district court rejected a police appeal against releasing Elia Azard to house arrest after the magistrate's court ordered his release. It nevertheless found that the suspicion against him had strengthened significantly.
A Ynet investigation alleges that an organized logistical and financial network led by activist Elisha Yered is behind dozens of illegal outposts. It also describes a plan for new sites linking Yitzhar and Emmanuel.
The author supports a constitutional arrangement but argues that a comprehensive constitution is unrealistic amid current social divisions. The proposed alternative is a limited agreement governing relations among state authorities and the judiciary.
The report compares election parties’ positions on extending sovereignty, potentially evacuating communities under a future agreement, and addressing illegal outposts.
After a law banning imports of products from settlements was passed, travelers arriving from Israel reported stricter checks at Schiphol Airport. A member of the Jewish community said the procedure’s implementation remains unclear.
Following internal discussions, Balad decided to continue the proceeding until the Supreme Court rules on Abu Shehadeh’s disqualification. The party fears that upholding it could later be used against Arab candidates.
On the court’s recommendation, the Association for Civil Rights withdrew its petition against the justice minister, finance minister and Courts Administration while preserving its claims and rights. The petition was deleted without an order for costs.
Police arrested two minors, aged 13 and 15, after they posted videos making an obscene gesture at officers; one also kicked a patrol car. They were questioned and released under restrictive conditions.
The groom, his father and the DJ were arrested before the wedding on suspicion of gunfire during the celebrations. After a police representative acknowledged that the shooting may have occurred elsewhere, the court declined to extend their detention.
A labor court ordered an employer to pay NIS 890,000 to an employee who worked for 52 days, finding that missing contributions broke his pension coverage continuity and affected his disability pension eligibility. The employer said it would appeal.
Police said a test of the 20-year-old driver indicated alcohol after cyclist Tal Gilboa was fatally struck. His detention was extended, while his lawyer argued that he could not have prevented the collision.
The three were arrested on suspicion of firing into the air at a wedding, but police acknowledged that no casings or other indication of gunfire were found. The court ordered their release, and the district court rejected a police attempt to delay it.
The article analyzes the potential domestic and international consequences of executing defendants accused in the October 7 massacre. It also notes Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's call to impose the death penalty on a suspect in another attack.
According to Haaretz, the state postponed securing the Tubasi family's return to homes near Jalud despite a High Court instruction. Settlers reportedly continued entering Palestinian land and buildings in the area.
A court recognized an unwritten promise and awarded a woman half of her former husband's parents' apartment. In two other cases, neighbors were ordered to pay NIS 30,000 in costs over an unrepaired leak, while a security company failed to stop a NIS 100,000 forfeiture.
The profile examines David Amsalem's conduct regarding government companies, including the resignation of the authority's director, who alleged improper actions by the minister. It also cites a High Court decision overturning the dismissal of the postal company's chair.
The profile reviews Moshe Saada's role in advancing legislation that removed the Police Internal Investigations Department from the prosecution service. According to the report, the Ethics Committee had barred him from promoting it.
Children of parents who legally immigrated from the Philippines say they grew up and were educated in Israel, but the IDF refused to enlist them. They and dozens of similarly situated youths are awaiting a ruling on their petition for draft orders.
The mayor of Ma'ale Adumim said the municipality will petition against postponing by one month a tender for 1,234 housing units in E1, moving it until after the election. He says the tender had proceeded professionally before the election.
The report examines Sarah, Yair and Avner Netanyahu's involvement in appointments and public messaging despite holding no elected office. It also covers state spending on security and residences, Sarah Netanyahu's plea-deal conviction and libel litigation.
Alexander Kruglyansky and his partner, who hold Israeli and Russian citizenship, were detained in Montenegro before a flight to Ben Gurion Airport. The report says police found €1 million and surveillance equipment, and their detention was extended by one month.
The report examines Sarah Netanyahu's involvement in appointments and the prime minister's schedule despite holding no public office. It also notes her plea-deal conviction, investigations, and complaints and lawsuits filed by employees.
Representatives of the chancellor's party in Heidenau backed a far-right AfD proposal opposing the installation of Stolpersteine memorial stones. Its sponsors argued that walking over the stones is disrespectful to the victims.
An opinion article argues that the West Bank agricultural-farm model is not suitable for strengthening Jewish presence in the Galilee. It advocates government incentives and development of Jewish communities without harming Arab localities.
The Land Registration Supervisor considered whether apartments in a Haifa condominium may be rented for short periods through Airbnb or Booking. The building’s agreed bylaws state that residential units may be used only for residential purposes.
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.
The High Court ordered the state to justify appointing Hananel Shem Tov as chair of Jerusalem’s religious council. The petitioners allege ties to Shas, insufficient qualifications and false information in his résumé.
Police described the throwing of salt shakers toward Naftali Bennett as an attempt to harm a public figure. The defense argued there was insufficient evidence linking Elia Azard to the act, but the judge found an officer’s testimony sufficient at this stage.
Opposition lawmakers say the IDF has not explained the sharp decline in arrests of people subject to conscription. The military and police dispute responsibility, while the IDF says enforcement is carried out according to its assigned missions.
The Supreme Court will hold two separate hearings on the disqualification of Mtanes Shehadeh, MK Ofer Cassif and the entire Joint List. A nine-justice panel will decide whether to overturn the Central Elections Committee’s decisions.
Proactive arrests of Haredi draft evaders stopped last month, with the IDF citing operational considerations. A High Court ruling noted that only 16 Haredi evaders were proactively arrested in the first half of 2026.
The court compelled the appointment of the public broadcaster’s council members and extended the CEO’s term to prevent the organization from becoming paralyzed. The analysis says the ruling emphasizes that professional recommendations cannot simply be disregarded.
The report examines senior bankers moving to finance and real-estate companies for higher pay, and how the executive-pay law affects banks’ ability to recruit talent.
The review says three coalition ministers and lawmakers have prior convictions, three are on trial or indicted, and matters involving eight others are under investigation or before prosecutors.
The attorney general alleges an unusual accumulation of flaws in the legislative process and warns of serious harm to free media. Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi opposes the request.
A police investigation uncovered dozens of messages between Justice Alexandre de Moraes and a banker suspected of multibillion fraud. The banker allegedly sought the justice’s help to avoid arrest.
The High Court issued an interim order releasing urgent budgets while freezing coalition funding transfers. The report says the disputed transfers include about NIS 409 million, mainly for Haredi and religious education networks.
A federal judge suspended the ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW for 14 days, finding it likely unconstitutional. Their reporters were nevertheless kept out of the White House.
Yosef Haim Ben-David, sentenced to life plus 20 years for the 2014 murder of Mohammed Abu Khdeir, died aged 42 after feeling unwell and being taken to hospital.
The petitioners challenging the national service arrangement withdrew their petition following a High Court recommendation. The withheld funds will consequently be transferred to organizations operating the service programs.
The judge found that the investigative material indicated the driver did not intentionally run over teenager Amichai Atiya. The court also considered that he was fleeing a pursuing crowd at the time.
The report reviews proceedings involving adviser Yonatan Urich, who was indicted in June 2026 over a leak to the newspaper Bild. It also says the court declined to bar him from the Prime Minister's Office and that he acknowledged receiving money from Qatar.
The judge released Mahmoud Samahat to house arrest, finding that the investigative material did not indicate an intentional collision with Amichai Atiya. The court said it was, at most, low-level negligence and considered that the driver was fleeing a pursuing crowd.
The labor court awarded an international sales and marketing employee NIS 273,000 for unpaid overtime. It held that professional autonomy does not by itself eliminate entitlement to overtime pay.
According to the report, the IDF has largely stopped proactive arrests in ultra-Orthodox communities despite a High Court directive to enforce conscription equally. Arrests are now mainly made when people enter or leave Israel.
The court added two years to towing-company owner Guy Haddad's sentence, bringing it to seven and a half years. The judges said he exploited the chaos after October 7 to commit property offenses.
Vehicles were set on fire and graffiti was sprayed in the village of Atara in a suspected revenge attack following the Route 443 incident. No arrests had been reported at publication time.
VR Capital Group, which owns 17.5% of Maccabi Tel Aviv, is suing Jason Levin, Guy Harel and others for $2.55 million. It alleges they sought to bypass its right of first refusal in a share-transfer deal.
Dr. Iris Soroker argues that parental guidance alone is insufficient to protect children from excessive screen use and harmful content. She calls for regulation alongside parental supervision.
A Real Estate Taxation Law appeals committee held that a NIS 580,000 renovation and construction completions did not turn the purchased home into a “shell apartment” eligible for reduced tax.
The Tel Aviv luxury tower project is the subject of six disputes and lawsuits involving billions of shekels. Ten years after marketing began, 76 of its 168 apartments have been sold.
After paying nearly NIS 6 billion to war-affected businesses in northern Israel, the Tax Authority is seeking repayment of NIS 238 million in compensation or advances. Business owners object and say some compensation remains unpaid.
Police are investigating a student’s allegation that the principal pushed, bit and slapped him during a fight involving the principal’s son and nephew. The principal was placed under house arrest and says the student ambushed and violently attacked his son.
Ahead of a hearing on a petition challenging funds approved during the election recess, organizations warned about the effects of a freeze. They say it could harm peripheral communities and halt the work of 4,000 national-civil service volunteers.
The Finance Ministry’s new framework takes effect tomorrow, compensating businesses for direct property damage caused by protection racketeers that is not covered by insurance. The Property Tax compensation authority will initially operate the pilot for about two months.
Safety officers challenged a regulation requiring them to report serious construction-site hazards to the state. During the hearing, Justice Alex Stein said the regulation appeared reasonable and within authority; the report does not state that a final judgment was issued.
The article alleges that the defense minister delayed signing a confidentiality certificate for nine months after MK Tally Gotliv exposed a Shin Bet officer’s identity. The Knesset granted Gotliv immunity from prosecution in the matter.
A group of US senators introduced a bill that would impose sanctions on people who advance construction in the E1 area. The report does not specify the bill’s legislative stage or detailed provisions.
The report reviews Itamar Ben-Gvir's past convictions and petitions seeking his removal from office. The attorney general asked the High Court to order his removal, while the prime minister said he did not intend to change his position.
A French-Lebanese businessman filed a civil lawsuit against Israel over alleged war crimes. The report provides no further details about the requested relief or the court hearing the claim.
The High Court ordered the government to provide an update by January 15, after the election, on establishing a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures. The petitions will be decided after the election.
A group of Democratic senators plans to introduce a bill imposing sanctions on individuals and companies advancing Israeli construction in the E1 area beyond the Green Line. If enacted, it could also apply to construction firms bidding in the published tender.
A woman alleged that a man she met on Tinder posed as a Shin Bet officer and claimed his family was killed on October 7. Evidence she collected and her complaint led to the arrest of a 34-year-old Kiryat Ata resident who reportedly never served in the agency.
Two Nablus residents were indicted for allegedly planning a series of attacks beginning in 2023. Police and the Shin Bet said the plans included abducting a soldier, killing Itamar Ben-Gvir with an explosive drone, and attacking security forces and civilians.
The Central Elections Committee decided to bar Balad chair Sami Abu Shehadeh, Ra'am and MK Ofer Cassif from the election. The decisions will be reviewed by the Supreme Court.
The Central Elections Committee voted to disqualify several lists and candidates, including Balad chair Sami Abu Shehadeh. The Supreme Court has the final say.
The Democrats asked the Shin Bet director to order security protection for Yair Golan. The party said it may petition the High Court if the request is not granted.
The legal analysis argues that requests to bar Balad chair Sami Abu Shehadeh are unlikely to satisfy the Supreme Court's strict evidentiary threshold. It also criticizes the attorney general's legal opinion.
The National Insurance Institute froze some benefits and favored institutional diagnoses amid concerns about fraud. As cases reach the labor courts, judges are criticizing harm to families in the absence of evidence.
An Air Force noncommissioned officer was arrested on suspicion of harassing female soldiers. No further circumstances were provided in the supplied report.
The minister signed regulations governing state responsibility for suitable protection and essential supplies for people with disabilities. The Knesset-approved measure had been delayed for two months over the lack of an identified budget source.
Linor Sasson was hospitalized with a suspected stroke after reporting headaches and difficulties with vision and walking. The Prison Service said the condition was unrelated to her detention, while her lawyer alleged that her complaints were improperly dismissed.
Benjamin Netanyahu criticized New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani ahead of his planned UN visit. Mamdani had previously said he would seek an arrest warrant against Netanyahu if he visited the city.
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.
Central Elections Committee chair and Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg rejected Sami Abu Shehadeh’s request to postpone the hearing because of his hospitalization. The hearing was scheduled for September 23.
Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! party announced support for barring Sami Abu Shehadeh from the 2026 Knesset election, citing remarks he made after the October 7 attack.
Gadi Eisenkot announced his support for disqualifying Sami Abu Shehadeh from running for the Knesset. His party cited Abu Shehadeh's comments about the Hamas attack after October 7.
According to Haaretz, campaign videos featuring the Likud chairman were filmed at a school despite a legal prohibition on such filming in state property. One video was later reposted without the reference to the school.
Former Israel Bar Association chairman Efi Naveh alleges that billionaire Alex Sklar was behind an advertising campaign against Naveh’s brother. The suit also names a strategic adviser and advertising and transportation companies.
A Haifa resident previously arrested after about 60 suspected heroin doses were found was rearrested for allegedly violating house arrest. She was charged, and the court ordered her detained pending a further decision.
An indictment is reportedly expected within days against principal suspect Doron Weizman. Three others were arrested in the investigation into allegations that Yushbayev’s enemies conspired to kill him.
An 18-year-old from Nof HaGalil was charged after allegedly driving at 164 km/h on an urban road with a 60 km/h limit. She was arrested and questioned, and her detention was extended.
The court found that the shares and the possibility of a NIS 16 million dividend were known and that Yosef Greenfeld was not shown to have influenced the distribution date. However, 20% of proceeds from selling the shares will go to the creditors’ arrangement fund.
Following a petition to disqualify Sami Abu Shehadeh, the attorney general said the evidence indicates that he supported an armed struggle by a terrorist organization. She said disqualification should be considered carefully.
During a raid on a stable in the village of Maghar, police found illegal weapons and ammunition inside a refrigerator. The seizure was described as part of a series of operations against crime in northern Israel.
Coalition chair Ofir Katz backed Itamar Ben-Gvir’s proposed death-penalty law for terrorists and the demand to apply it to the Binyamin attacker. The report does not indicate that such a sentence has been imposed or carried out.
The analysis says the bill promoted by Bismuth would yield about 4,900 Haredi recruits annually from a potential pool of 100,000. Citing the Bank of Israel and research institutes, it argues the proposal would not resolve the personnel shortage.
Politico, CNN and MS NOW said they filed suit after reporters were barred from White House grounds. The outlets said the action was intended to protect their rights.
Party proposals range from an override clause to a constitutional referendum and fundamental judicial reform. According to the report, Likud did not respond to questions.
Itamar Ben-Gvir argued at a restricted meeting that the case under discussion met the criteria for imposing the death penalty. A further professional discussion involving the Military Advocate General was scheduled.
Jensen Huang said artificial intelligence does not require new regulation and that existing laws should instead be enforced. He also rejected warnings of an imminent technology-driven catastrophe.
The report concerns a new US surveillance network capable of revealing information about where people live. Its framing highlights potential implications for personal privacy.
MS NOW, CNN and Politico said the policy barring them from the White House violates the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects freedom of the press, free speech and the right to criticize the government.
Sources cited by The Wall Street Journal said the Trump administration plans to prohibit most transactions with the International Criminal Court. The reported step escalates pressure following the arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.
Police indicted two prisoners for allegedly assaulting Tal Dardik and threatening to kill him. An order against Dardik cites information linking him to an attack on Palestinians, allegations he denies.
Ben-Gvir urged holders of personal firearms licenses to carry their weapons on Yom Kippur and in synagogues, lawfully and responsibly. Knesset data from June 2026 cited in the item put the number of licensed gun owners in Israel at about 350,000.
After Hamas operative Qadri Samara was captured on suspicion of murdering Netanel Shakron, Ben-Gvir demanded his immediate execution. Although the law received final approval, questions remain about the attorney general’s position, possible High Court intervention and military judges’ discretion.
Prosecutors charged Abd Odeh with murdering Hussein Dar Issa and shooting his brother. Islam al-Karam was charged with obstruction of justice and assisting after the fact.
Police reported arresting three undocumented entrants on suspicion of stealing vehicles and an electric bicycle. All three were transferred to the Tel Aviv North station for further investigation.
According to Globes, Israelis account for about 5% of the suspects in an international cryptocurrency fraud case in Turkey. The report says Turkish authorities have branded it an “Israeli fraud network” and may leverage the arrests in dealings with Israel.
Fatma Rajabi’s body was found in East Jerusalem, and police arrested a suspect in her murder. The Abraham Initiatives said 179 Arabs have been killed in crime- and violence-related circumstances since the start of the year.
Regulations governing emergency assistance for people with disabilities, approved by the Knesset in July, are awaiting the defense minister’s signature. Rights groups warn of life-threatening gaps, while the defense establishment says no funding source was agreed.
A new report says limited enforcement enables abuses ranging from withheld wages to large payments to intermediaries. Mistreatment may cause workers to lose their status and face detention or deportation.
The suspect reenacted the events at the scene and was remanded for nine more days, while identification of the body remains underway. The family alleges that the background involved a gambling-related debt.
The lawsuit alleges that the city funded Ramadan decorations but not decorations for Easter or Passover. The available snippet provides no further details about the requested relief or procedural stage.
Reporters from CNN, Politico and MS NOW were barred from the White House, prompting CNN to report from the street. The outlets said they would challenge the measure as an unlawful attack on press freedom.
President Isaac Herzog immediately shortened Azaria’s criminal-record period following the defense minister’s recommendation. The decision does not alter the conviction and, according to a military source, was opposed by the IDF chief of staff.
The National Labor Court held that the religious nature of an activity does not by itself preclude an employment relationship. The man worked at the center five days a week and received food, housing, medical care and a basic allowance.
Five new schools are being established in the West Bank at a cost of tens of millions of shekels. The report says that in some cases teachers will be sent to students living in unauthorized outposts.
President Isaac Herzog granted Elor Azaria’s request to erase his criminal record, a decade after the incident for which he served nine months in prison. The President’s Residence cited changed family circumstances and a desire to remove employment barriers.
Istanbul prosecutors allege that an international investment-fraud network operating from Turkey defrauded victims of more than $3 billion. The Interpol-assisted operation resulted in 201 arrests, including nine Israelis.
Turkish authorities announced arrests over an alleged global investment-fraud network suspected of taking more than $3 billion from victims. Nine Israelis were reportedly among those detained, and Turkey claims figures from Israel led the scheme.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a law expanding legal authority to impose sanctions, tariffs and prohibitions on Russia. The law also extends existing restrictions on Iran.
An East Jerusalem resident was arrested on suspicion of murder and involvement in the disappearance of 61-year-old Fatma Rajabi. Investigators found a woman's body, which was transferred for identification and examination of the cause of death.
A court extended by five days the detention of Mahmoud Samhat, suspected of fatally running over 17-year-old Amichai Atia. Police ruled out a nationalist motive, while the suspect says he was trying to escape after being attacked.
Police arrested a suspect in the murder of an East Jerusalem resident who had been missing for about a week. A body found during the search was transferred for identification and examination of the circumstances of death.
An opinion column argues that High Court jurisprudence makes it difficult to remove public-service officials in the name of professional independence. It compares this approach with that of the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Housing Ministry temporarily closed the website to identify ultra-Orthodox applicants on waiting lists, following a High Court decision and legal guidance that those who did not serve in the IDF are ineligible for the lotteries. It is not yet clear when the site will reopen.
The attorney general opposes Otzma Yehudit's request to disqualify Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh. Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir publicly criticized her position.
The Tel Aviv District Court barred Tzarfati's solitary segregation and shortened paired segregation from 30 days to six additional days. It also ordered examination of her request to speak with her parents and the guards' recorded conduct.
A court ruled that a new immigrant will receive a purchase-tax exemption despite the delay referenced in the report. The supplied excerpt provides no further details about the ruling.
The Haifa Magistrate's Court extended the detention of a Lahav 433 investigator by two days. The Police Internal Investigations Department suspects his involvement in a fight in which his neighbor was stabbed.
The Tel Aviv District Court accepted Agam Tzarfi's petition, ordered the prison service to examine the guards' recorded conduct and barred her solitary segregation. Her paired segregation was shortened from 30 days to six additional days.
Inbar Kahlon was charged with reckless homicide and leaving the victim after the collision that killed Amos Guetta. Prosecutors say her blood-alcohol level was three times the permitted limit and she drove on without calling for help.
A Haifa resident was indicted for allegedly smashing a church window and, after his arrest, spitting in the face of a Druze police officer and using a racist insult. The indictment does not attribute a religious motive or hate offense to the church incident.
A 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of involvement in firing a stolen military LAW rocket at a residential compound. Despite the seriousness of the suspicion, the court ordered his release under restrictive conditions.
The judge said escorting defendant Agam Tsarfati while bent over with her face toward the floor was excessive and harmed her dignity. He denied the requested injunction, recommended referring the matter to the Israel Prison Service, and barred her isolation.
Police and the Shin Bet say the suspect maintained contact with an agent for months and was instructed to perform security-related tasks. Investigators allege he knew she was a foreign operative from Lebanon; charges are expected on Sunday.
The parents of Haymanot, missing for 936 days, seek to hold a month-long protest near the Prime Minister's Office. Jerusalem denied permission over sanitation, safety and accessibility concerns; the petition alleges a disproportionate infringement of protest rights.
A Haifa police officer and his father are suspected of involvement in the stabbing of a 25-year-old neighbor who was seriously wounded. The suspected background is a neighbor dispute, and the Justice Ministry police investigations unit is handling the case.
Private investigator Tzvika Naveh seeks NIS 2 million over advertisements allegedly linking him to child abduction. In a separate NIS 1 million suit, he claims Alex Sklar portrayed him as having defrauded Liri Albag's family.
Sultan Abu al-Hija, a 31-year-old Tamra resident, is to be charged with security offenses. The Shin Bet and police say he approached Hamas's military wing and contacted Iranian intelligence figures but was arrested before carrying out tasks.
Naqaa Hamed is suspected of trading with the enemy, incitement and supporting a hostile organization. Police are examining the nature of her links with Iran, and the court extended her detention until September 23.
Samir Othman al-Sheikh, a former senior Assad-regime official, was sentenced in the United States to 60 years in prison. The report says he watched prisoners being tortured and sometimes participated himself.
A 17-year-old was killed during a confrontation at a Hadera shopping center, while the driver was lightly wounded by gunfire. Police ruled out a nationalist motive, and the court extended the driver's detention by five days.
The author argues that prosecutors must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt regardless of public opinion. The commentary applies that principle to several prominent public cases.
The High Court overturned the Central Elections Committee’s decision and held that reporting which voters have not yet voted is unlawful. The justices found that the practice infringes privacy.
Shlomi Haim, a 39-year-old Afula resident, was charged over a planned attack on a man heading to prayers. Prosecutors allege he sprayed an incapacitating substance and stabbed the complainant with a sharp object.
The officer was questioned by the Police Internal Investigations Department and released to house arrest. According to the report, the Umm al-Fahm resident who was killed was unarmed.
The High Court overturned a Central Elections Committee decision allowing parties to receive real-time information identifying who had voted. Such updates were barred due to the infringement of privacy.
Former attorney general and Supreme Court justice Menachem Mazuz discusses proposals to anchor the Declaration of Independence in a future constitution. He argues this is important to Israel’s Jewish and democratic identity and a shared civic foundation.
The court ordered the illegal structures removed and required free public access to the beach. The judge criticized the continued building violations and unlawful entrance fees; the operator intends to appeal.
The eligibility check is intended for bereaved families, captivity survivors and hostage families who stopped or reduced work due to health conditions. Claims may be filed independently or with help from the state legal-aid service.
Prof. Aryeh Levin admitted and was convicted of raping a patient’s mother and sexually assaulting two patients. He received six years in prison, deposited NIS 750,000 for the victims, and had his license permanently revoked.
Prosecutors charged two men with operating a business that supplied prostitution services. The indictment alleges that one recruited women abroad and generated at least NIS 900,000 in seven months.
Two Uzeir residents were charged with firing at a home and later shooting at police during a pursuit. Northern District prosecutors also requested their detention until the end of proceedings.
Months after a High Court ruling, the state has not resumed Red Cross visits to security prisoners. According to the report, a new restrictive prison service procedure makes the visits very difficult to arrange.
The former head of a unit at Wolfson Hospital was convicted of rape, an indecent act and abuse of his professional authority. He undertook to stop practicing medicine and seek cancellation of his license.
Prosecutors charged a 20-year-old Kafr Qasim resident with nationalist-motivated offenses against state security. He allegedly gathered information on a strategic target, studied bomb-making and tested materials he bought.
Prosecutors charged 20-year-old Mustafa Issa with nationalist-motivated offenses against state security. The indictment alleges he planned an attack using an explosive device or drone; the state sought detention through the proceedings.
According to the report, 1,445 residents of southern and northern border areas are still waiting for a promised state grant. Their petition against the Tourism Ministry says they evacuated independently and have proof; the ministry must respond within 60 days.
The Public Defender's Office sought an injunction against prison service posts like the humiliating footage of the defendant in the Benayahu Razi murder case. The footage was posted a day after she petitioned over her detention conditions.
A 24-year-old resident of the Nablus area who was allegedly in Israel unlawfully was arrested on suspicion of stealing a car in Tel Aviv. During the alleged escape, a cyclist was struck and later died.
The Eilat Magistrate's Court barred publication of the name of a man who reportedly admitted stabbing his 67-year-old wife. No reason was given for the order, and police did not oppose the request.
Benjamin Netanyahu's defense asked to call former attorney general Avichai Mandelblit to testify in the prime minister's trial before the election. Mandelblit authorized the opening of the investigation against Netanyahu.
Shareholders in Avrot Industries used veto rights to block the appointment of external directors. Finding that the law offered no solution to the deadlock, the judge overrode the minority shareholder’s veto.
Yaniv Benaim, known as “Atala,” surrendered to a court in northern Goa after being declared a fugitive. A non-bailable arrest warrant and border alert had previously been issued against him.
Two undercover officers carried out dozens of transactions involving heroin and cocaine in south Tel Aviv. Eight suspects were indicted, with prosecutors seeking their detention until the end of proceedings.
A dispute between the Education Ministry and local government led to a roughly NIS 90 million reduction in municipal after-school budgets. Operators petitioned the court, warning that programs could collapse and close.
The prime minister said he ordered the immediate preparation and advancement of legislation against people he says defame IDF soldiers and Israel abroad. The proposed measures include revoking citizenship and imposing financial penalties.
The detainee’s family said he had been healthy before his arrest. Palestinian organizations say 92 Palestinian prisoners and detainees have died in custody since the war began, while the actual number may be higher.
In eight schools, a full-time nurse is set to replace an education aide assigned to students with allergies. The court rejected a request to freeze the pilot and scheduled a further hearing.
The labor court found that the strike was not disproportionate and allowed employees to continue it. It said the claim that the company’s share offering could affect employment terms deserved examination.
District Court Judge Ariel Zimmermann will decide whether Jason Levin may take part in arbitration over control of the basketball club. The arbitration will begin after that decision.
The Central District Court sentenced Alexander Granovsky to 13.5 years for contact with an Iranian agent and carrying out missions, including photographing sites and setting vehicles on fire. Prosecutors called it the harshest sentence imposed so far in such cases.
Alexander Granovsky was convicted of carrying out tasks directed by Iranian intelligence actors, including setting vehicles on fire and documenting sites. The court said the severe sentence matched the gravity of the acts.
A court sentenced a father to 7.5 years for sexually abusing his sons, aged four and eight, filming the acts and sending the material to another person. It also ordered NIS 150,000 in compensation.
The Privacy Protection Authority imposed a NIS 64,000 fine after residents' welfare-related personal information was exposed through the municipal website. It also classified the external vendor as a holder of the database.
A man was indicted for allegedly setting fire to a motorcycle in Umm al-Fahm amid a divorce-related dispute. He was himself burned during the alleged arson.
The Regional Labor Court ordered the reinstatement of a 63-year-old veteran employee dismissed after developing cancer and undergoing two operations. It found a reasonable basis for his claim of disability discrimination.
A court convicted four residents of Jerusalem's Beit Safafa neighborhood of carrying out missions for an Iranian party. The supplied report did not specify further circumstances or sentences.
Shas sought approval for an alternative format for an event commemorating Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. The judge said the court addresses concrete disputes, while the matter had become theoretical after the event was canceled.
A joint Knesset committee is considering an amendment to the Class Actions Law intended to protect small businesses. Officials disagree on whether the exemption threshold should be annual turnover of NIS 9 million or NIS 20 million.
A Justice Ministry report says Legal Aid opened 154,552 cases in 2025, mainly involving civil matters and debt, family and personal status, and National Insurance. Thousands of cases were also opened for families affected since October 7.
Haaretz reports that settlers remain in Qusra one month after an operation to evacuate outposts. No further details were included in the supplied excerpt.
According to the report, settlers remain in an area declared a closed military zone a month after an operation to remove outposts in Area B began. The IDF dismantled a guard post near Palestinian homes but has not fully left the area.