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High Court pleads with justice minister to appoint district court judges

High Court pleads with justice minister to appoint district court judges

Judge says he is ‘a bit saddened’ by Levin’s conduct after refusing for 16 months to convene Judicial Selection Committee despite mounting vacancies

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Liberman slams emerging Iran deal, accuses Netanyahu of failing to win war ‘on any front’

Liberman slams emerging Iran deal, accuses Netanyahu of failing to win war ‘on any front’

‘Any deal with Iran is a catastrophe because it leaves ayatollahs in power,’ says former senior minister, who alleges agreement would unfreeze...

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High Court nixes NGOs’ petition against new security regulations on aid

High Court nixes NGOs’ petition against new security regulations on aid

Judges rule that requirement for aid groups to provide information on their employees has ‘clear security purpose,’ rejecting proposal for...

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Court says committee’s vetting of Mossad chief appointment ‘deficient,’ asks for review

Court says committee’s vetting of Mossad chief appointment ‘deficient,’ asks for review

High Court recommends appointments panel examine new documents, interview two key figures over affair at heart of petitions against Maj. Gen....

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Smotrich says ICC has issued warrant for his arrest; promptly orders demolition of West Bank hamlet

Smotrich says ICC has issued warrant for his arrest; promptly orders demolition of West Bank hamlet

Warrant likely issued for far-right leader’s role in expanding settlements, which ICC could seek to prosecute as war crime. He calls the move a...

19.05.2026 50

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New bill aims to make it harder to indict senior officials, including PM, ministers

New bill aims to make it harder to indict senior officials, including PM, ministers

Clause requiring permission from judge and special committee to investigate top figures added to MK Rothman’s draft on splitting AG’s role,...

19.05.2026 50

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Gofman likely to helm Mossad after affidavit appears to undercut claims against him

Gofman likely to helm Mossad after affidavit appears to undercut claims against him

Statement by intelligence officer demonstrates that PM’s military secretary couldn’t have lied about a controversial influence op involving a teen...

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Death penalty law for Palestinian terrorists comes into effect in West Bank

Death penalty law for Palestinian terrorists comes into effect in West Bank

‘Terrorists who murder Jews will not sit in prison in pleasant conditions… they will pay the heaviest price’ says Defense Minister Katz

17.05.2026 40

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ICC denies ‘inaccurate’ report it issued warrants for Smotrich and Ben Gvir

ICC denies ‘inaccurate’ report it issued warrants for Smotrich and Ben Gvir

Haaretz reported three additional warrants issued for unnamed politician and military officials; court reportedly sought ministers’ arrest over West...

17.05.2026 70

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High Court brushes off AG’s concern over Gofman meetings with Mossad official

High Court brushes off AG’s concern over Gofman meetings with Mossad official

AG’s office raised concerns Gofman sought to influence the outcome of petitions against his appointment as Mossad chief, High Court dismisses them...

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PM tells court he’s at ‘top of health scale,’ says now-treated cancer diagnosed late 2025

PM tells court he’s at ‘top of health scale,’ says now-treated cancer diagnosed late 2025

Netanyahu says his wellness in ‘top 10th percentile,’ provides first timeline of prostate tumor, amid defamation lawsuit against journalists who...

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Herzog calls on Netanyahu to accept his proposal for plea bargain talks

Herzog calls on Netanyahu to accept his proposal for plea bargain talks

President says he believes ‘understandings and agreements’ are the only way to settle the issue, after attorney general agrees to talks but...

13.05.2026 60

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High Court annuls Karhi’s decision to fire key public broadcaster official

High Court annuls Karhi’s decision to fire key public broadcaster official

Communication minister fired Kan search panel chief for adopting AG legal guidance; Judge: ‘Regrettable that getting legal advice these days is seen...

13.05.2026 50

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High Court demands documents to review Mossad chief’s appointment, but unsure it can intervene

Asking why key questions weren’t asked by selection panel, justices order IDF officer to file affidavit over claim Roman Gofman lied to army and...

12.05.2026 50

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Sexual violence was ‘systematic, integral’ to October 7 terror assault, study finds

Rape, sexual torture, mutilation and postmortem sexual abuse found to have been used to ‘terrorize’ Israeli society, with images of the atrocities...

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Payout for worker who said Sara Netanyahu threw tomatoes and olives at her – reports

Employee says the premier’s wife shouted and threw food when salad wasn’t to her liking; prime minister said to have been present at time of incident

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High Court judges challenge comptroller’s authority, competence to probe Oct. 7

In outburst, bereaved parents at hearing accuse judges of responsibility for October 7 invasion; state comptroller says probe crucial for office’s...

10.05.2026 60

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Smotrich announces uprooting of 3,000 trees planted by Palestinians in northern West Bank

Civil Administration says trees’ removal, latest in a series of such actions, will enable the creation of a new settlement; 3 Palestinians...

08.05.2026 60

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Bennett sues former ally, now a Likud minister, for libel over claim he is mentally unwell

Religious Zionism MK, right-wing TV channel are also included in suit for spreading Idit Silman’s comments asserting Bennett was heavily medicated,...

07.05.2026 60

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Levin says he’ll let Supreme Court ‘disappear’ if his justice picks are not selected

Justice minister’s comments come as deadline to submit timeline for convening Judicial Selection Committee is set to expire; office won’t say...

07.05.2026 60

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After cancer revelation, court orders PM to submit sealed medical records in libel case

Judge says Netanyahu must file records by May 13, after journalist being sued by PM over claims he was in poor health requested that his doctors be...

07.05.2026 60

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Man who attacked nun in Jerusalem indicted for assault with religious hatred motivation

Prosecutors seek to keep 36-year-old Yona Schreiber in custody until end of legal proceedings; charges carry up to six years in jail

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Supreme Court overturns rape conviction after review

Adel Heib was acquitted in 2023 of raping an 82-year-old woman, but convicted on appeal by the Supreme Court; an expanded panel reverses that decision

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High Court freezes TV regulatory body’s activities over controversial appointments

Second Authority was continuing to operate despite petitions against it and repeated government requests for extensions from the High Court

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High Court cites ‘rampant’ crime in face of Levin’s refusal to appoint judges

Justice minister’s lawyer refuses to give timetable for judicial appointments, despite court’s urging; ‘If this is not an acute situation let...

03.05.2026 50

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Malignant non-disclosure: PM’s belated cancer revelation subverts public’s right to know

Vague details released by Netanyahu and doctors regarding prostate tumor raise more questions than answers, including possibility he was being treated...

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Haredi yeshivas with draft dodgers will no longer receive tax-exempt donations, AG says

Baharav-Miara determines that tax exemption indirectly finances yeshivas with draft dodgers and ‘encourages evasion,’ but says implementation will...

29.04.2026 60

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Herzog’s office invites Netanyahu’s lawyer, AG to discuss potential plea deal

President’s legal adviser says it would be in national interest to find an ‘arrangement’ to end PM’s trial, which resumed this week after...

28.04.2026 50

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Residents of Palestinian hamlet to argue for zoning plan, despite dubious chance of success

Civil Administration denying residents of West Bank village access to committee hearing. ‘We are afraid that bulldozers are coming any time’ says...

27.04.2026 50

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Court doesn’t order state inquiry into Oct. 7, gives government 2 months to decide on probe

Bereaved families decry ‘slap in the face’ after judges chide government for failure to probe onslaught, but say another ‘suitable framework’...

27.04.2026 60

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High Court orders government to impose financial sanctions on Haredi draft evaders

In unanimous decision, court says government has failed to implement previous rulings, calls police refusal to arrest ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers an...

26.04.2026 70

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Rebuffing Netanyahu’s pardon request, at least for now, Herzog calls for new plea deal talks

President’s office confirms New York Times report that he wants to mediate arbitration in prime minister’s corruption trial, pitting attorney...

26.04.2026 70

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Bedlam erupts in Supreme Court as pro-government activists try to force their way into Oct. 7 inquiry hearing

Pro-Netanyahu mob chants ‘Judge the judges’ outside hearing on coalition’s refusal to establish state commission of inquiry; judges indicate...

23.04.2026 60

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Radical settler group to stage march by Gaza border to ‘renew Jewish hold on Gaza Strip’

Nachala settlement cadres to be among participants; ‘It is our right to settle in the entire Land of Israel including Gaza,’ says Likud MK...

20.04.2026 70

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‘Killing the idea of a Palestinian state’: West Bank settlement of Sa-Nur reestablished

21 years later, Smotrich calls step ‘historic correction to sinful expulsion from northern Samaria’ under Disengagement plan; Peace Now:...

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Charges against PM’s top aides could be dropped as prosecution fails to extradite Einhorn

Prosecutors tell court that Einhorn’s refusal to return to Israel from Serbia could jeopardize witness intimidation trial against Jonatan Urich and...

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Supreme Court justices accuse Levin of abusing power to block judicial appointments

Justice minister rapped for refusing to convene selection committee, ‘crassly ignoring’ need for district, magistrate court judges

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Eisenkot visits illegal settlement outpost, site of severe assault against Israeli lawyer

Yashar party chief and former IDF chief of staff visits Shuvael as part of a tour of northern West Bank settlements; Peace Now urges him not to turn a...

16.04.2026 70

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Settlers try to steal Palestinian-owned sheep in Hebron Hills as West Bank violence soars

2 Palestinians reportedly wounded in separate stone-throwing incident near Bethlehem; rights group says 378 attacks carried out during 40 days of Iran...

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Petition seeks probe of Channel 14, calling it ‘pure poison capsule’ undermining court

Organization demands police investigation, citing inflammatory comments by pro-government outlet’s pundits including calls for physical intimidation...

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Justice minister vows to defy High Court if it rules ‘my friend’ Ben Gvir must be fired

Top court to hear petitions on removal effort, previously slammed by Netanyahu as unconstitutional; AG backs ouster of far-right minister, saying he...

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Petition filed against incoming Mossad director over lack of ‘trustworthiness’

Petitioner says Roman Gofman took advantage of him as a teen for army intelligence op and showed no remorse, says actions make him unqualified to lead...

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Prosecutors demand copy of Shin Bet head’s letter on PM’s inability to testify

State attorney insists prosecutors should receive document, which reportedly says Iranian agents could take advantage of Netanyahu’s public...

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‘There is no rule of law’: High Court justices rail at failure to enlist Haredim

Top court rebukes government and police for inaction on drafting ultra-Orthodox, accuses government of foot-dragging in order to ‘buy time’ before...

12.04.2026 80

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Government approves a record 34 new settlements, as it acts to deepen hold on West Bank

Security cabinet decision constitutes largest number of settlements okayed by any government at one time, brings total number approved by current...

09.04.2026 100

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Four Palestinians said wounded by settler assailants in West Bank village of Tayasir

No comment by Israeli authorities on latest violence; three injured are cousins of Abdullah Daraghmeh, 75, beaten by extremist settlers last week

01.04.2026 90

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After uprooting Palestinian hamlets, extremist settlers set sights on purge of entire West Bank

As settler violence escalates, apparently under cover of Iran war, some behind the attacks appear to be pursuing a deliberate campaign aimed at...

31.03.2026 100

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AG halts transfer of budget funds for Haredi institutions after contentious vote

Gali Baharav-Miara says parliamentary ruse used to approve the funds was designed to circumvent High Court ruling barring financial benefits for...

30.03.2026 80

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Settlers attack several Palestinian villages, 2 reported injured; no arrests made

Medics say Palestinian teen, foreign volunteer beaten, pepper sprayed; footage shows settlers hurling stones, fleeing after confronted; resident says...

28.03.2026 80

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Police, Shin Bet: ‘Suspicion growing’ that settler activist killed in terror ramming

Security agencies say driver who crashed into 18-year-old Yehuda Sherman ‘admitted to the acts attributed to him’ in interrogation, as suspect...

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