Court ruling9/6/2026

High Court of Justice: The State Agreed to Conduct a Supplemental Investigation

After hearing the parties, the respondents accepted the High Court of Justice's recommendation and agreed to complete the investigation into the circumstances of Tristan Anderson's severe injury. The review will be completed within 120 days, after which the legal proceeding will conclude without an award of costs.

Key facts

•Case: HCJ 2127/12
•Court: The Supreme Court sitting as the High Court of Justice
•Date of decision: 10.07.2013
•Transfer of evidence: Within 15 days
•Duration of supplemental investigation: 120 days
•No legal costs were awarded

Who Petitioned the Court

The petition was filed by Nancy Anderson, Michael Anderson, and the organization Yesh Din — Volunteers for Human Rights. The respondents were the State of Israel and the Commander of the Judea and Samaria District of the Israel Police. The matter was heard by the Supreme Court sitting as the High Court of Justice.

What Else Will Be Examined

The investigation will focus first and foremost on the claim regarding the presence of additional forces that were not on the hill where the antenna was located when Tristan Anderson was severely injured. In addition, based on video documentation, the claim regarding the use of smoke or gas grenades, or other weapons whose stated firing range is 80–120 meters, will be examined.

Timetable and Outcome of the Proceeding

Counsel for the petitioners stated that the existing evidence concerning the weapons would be provided to the respondents within 15 days. The supplemental investigation will be conducted within 120 days. This concluded the legal proceeding; the Court did not award legal costs.

Basis for the Decision

The agreement to conduct a supplemental investigation was given at the Court's recommendation after hearing the parties. The published decision did not include an analysis of specific statutory provisions and did not identify the legislation applied.

What this means for you

The decision demonstrates that proceedings on a petition before the High Court of Justice may lead to an additional review of actions by state authorities even without a final judicial order. For a person in a similar situation, timely submission of evidence and precise identification of the circumstances they believe were not investigated are of practical importance.

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