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Government plans to boycott AG after it dismisses her but before High Court ruling on case

Government plans to boycott AG after it dismisses her but before High Court ruling on case

Ministers set to fire Baharav-Miara on August 4; plan is not to invite her to subsequent cabinet meetings, circumventing court decision freezing the...

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Israel accuses UN of failing to pick up aid in Gaza, says working to ease its entry

Israel accuses UN of failing to pick up aid in Gaza, says working to ease its entry

Gisha human rights group says state shirking legal obligations, claims court enabled conduct by allowing state to delay its response by over two...

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Divisive vote on firing attorney general pushed off until after Tisha B’Av fast

Divisive vote on firing attorney general pushed off until after Tisha B’Av fast

Cabinet had been scheduled to convene on Sunday but meeting is canceled, with some ministers seeking to avoid controversial decisions during sensitive...

24.07.2025 10

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Top court extends deadline for state to explain Gaza aid policy for the 10th time

Top court extends deadline for state to explain Gaza aid policy for the 10th time

Gisha human rights organization petitioned the court in May demanding ‘consistent and extensive’ aid to Gaza due to worsening humanitarian...

22.07.2025 30

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Displaced Palestinians seek protection or outpost demolition from High Court

Displaced Palestinians seek protection or outpost demolition from High Court

Several dozen Palestinian Bedouin families fled Wadi as-Seeq in October 2023 in the face of persistent settler harassment and violence

21.07.2025 10

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Israel to take administrative control over Tomb of Patriarchs for construction work

Israel to take administrative control over Tomb of Patriarchs for construction work

Civil Administration says move temporary, authority will be returned to Palestinian Hebron municipality when work is finished, but settler council...

21.07.2025 60

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Judge criticizes police for not arresting actual perpetrators of assault on MK Odeh

Judge criticizes police for not arresting actual perpetrators of assault on MK Odeh

Court frees all 3 apprehended suspects, says cops failed to prove they committed crimes, notes videos show dozens of rioters involved; separate racist...

20.07.2025 30

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Ministerial panel votes unanimously to recommend firing the attorney general

Ministerial panel votes unanimously to recommend firing the attorney general

Baharav-Miara requests High Court freeze the dismissal process until it rules on its legality, arguing that allowing the ‘unlawful’...

20.07.2025 30

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High Court: If government fires AG, decision will be frozen pending judicial review

High Court: If government fires AG, decision will be frozen pending judicial review

Communications Minister Karhi insists government won’t abide by ruling from conservative justice; petitioning NGOs applaud decision, arguing effort...

18.07.2025 10

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Ministerial panel schedules Sunday vote on whether to recommend firing attorney general

Ministerial panel schedules Sunday vote on whether to recommend firing attorney general

Gali Baharav-Miara again declines to attend ‘illegal’ pre-dismissal hearing; cabinet set to vote on firing her once ministerial committee...

17.07.2025 10

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‘Manifestly illegal’: In Katz’s plan for Gaza ‘humanitarian city,’ experts see war crime

‘Manifestly illegal’: In Katz’s plan for Gaza ‘humanitarian city,’ experts see war crime

Senior Israeli academics have warned forcing Palestinians into a closed-off area would be legally unjustified and constitute crimes against humanity

17.07.2025 10

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US ambassador Huckabee attends Netanyahu’s criminal trial in show of support

US ambassador Huckabee attends Netanyahu’s criminal trial in show of support

Envoy says he’s representing what US president has said ‘repeatedly’ about the trial; almost as soon as he arrives, proceedings become closed...

16.07.2025 40

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Firing the attorney general: What happens next?

Firing the attorney general: What happens next?

If a ministerial committee recommends the AG be fired, the cabinet takes a final vote. But the High Court of Justice could defy the government’s...

15.07.2025 10

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Top church leaders accuse Israeli authorities of abetting settler attacks in Taybeh

Top church leaders accuse Israeli authorities of abetting settler attacks in Taybeh

Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III and Latin Patriarch Pizzaballa tour targeted West Bank town, say settler attacks are a threat to Christian...

15.07.2025 40

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High Court judges query state over efficacy of law banning Al Jazeera

High Court judges query state over efficacy of law banning Al Jazeera

Civil rights group and Qatari outlet argue law is unconstitutional; justices suggest its provisions are too vague, one touts ‘factual’ lower court...

14.07.2025 40

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Government implies it could flout a court ruling against new method of firing AG

Government implies it could flout a court ruling against new method of firing AG

Ministers Levin and Chikli say government ‘no longer willing to reconcile itself with a reality in which it is systematically denied legal advice...

13.07.2025 50

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High Court approves government-AG compromise over appointment of new Shin Bet chief

High Court approves government-AG compromise over appointment of new Shin Bet chief

Deal will allow Netanyahu to inform senior appointments panel of nomination in two months, reportedly in order to give security agency time to...

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AG weighing indictment of Likud’s Gotliv for unmasking Shin Bet agent

Controversial MK revealed identity of protest leader’s partner as operative; Gotliv claims parliamentary immunity and vows not to attend hearing,...

10.07.2025 30

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Taybeh church leaders condemn rising settler harassment, arson in West Bank town

Taybeh church leaders condemn rising settler harassment, arson in West Bank town

Heads of Greek Orthodox, Latin and Melkite churches in Christian Palestinian bastion say settlers increasingly encroaching on agricultural lands,...

09.07.2025 10

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After settlers uproot another Palestinian hamlet, activists aim ire at political powers

After settlers uproot another Palestinian hamlet, activists aim ire at political powers

Former residents of Mu’arrajat accuse army and police of turning a blind eye to harassment, with some seeing government behind growing campaign of...

09.07.2025 40

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AG says government’s new method for firing her is ‘fundamentally illegal’

Baharav-Miara tells High Court any hearing on her dismissal by new ministerial committee would be a sham; Israel ‘deserves impartial AG,’ Levin...

07.07.2025 10

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Karhi rejects High Court order to extend term of public broadcaster council member

Communications minister says ‘unlawful’ order ‘will not be honored,’ says he will fill Kan broadcaster’s vacant council seats; council...

07.07.2025 30

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Yair Netanyahu testifies to police major crimes unit in diplomatic passports affair

PM’s firebrand son isn’t himself a suspect in the investigation into illegal diplomatic passports allegedly issued by former foreign minister...

04.07.2025 40

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Court lets Netanyahu skip testimony next week for trip to meet Trump

PM has not appeared in court since June 11; trial dates were canceled during Iran war and again last week due to unspecified national security matters

02.07.2025 20

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Top justice decries ‘injury to democracy’ as hecklers disrupt hearing on Shin Bet appointment

Isaac Amit clears courtroom; judges Stein, Canfy Steinitz criticize AG for failing to provide solution to Netanyahu’s conflict of interest over...

01.07.2025 30

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5 illegal West Bank outposts razed by security services after attacks on IDF troops

3 suspects in Har Hatzor outpost settler violence incident released by court; settler leaders, politicians condemn latest violence; IDF chief warns:...

01.07.2025 50

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Court agrees to cancel PM’s testimony this week after briefing by security chiefs

Heads of Mossad and IDF Military Intelligence tell judges why Netanyahu must be freed from hearings in coming days; his lawyer has cited key...

29.06.2025 20

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Secret deal to end Netanyahu trial fell apart over PM’s refusal to step down — source

In meeting with ex-Supreme Court chief Aharon Barak, premier’s lawyer suggested accepting conviction on minor charge but without leaving office;...

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Experts lambaste Trump’s call to end PM’s trial as assault on judicial independence

Trump a ‘neo-democratic leader’ who ‘fails to grasp principle of judicial independence’ says legal scholar; democracy activist says Netanyahu...

26.06.2025 40

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Attorney general’s husband dies of ALS at age 69

Zion Miara served in the Shin Bet for nearly 3 decades; Smotrich says he ‘dedicated his best years to Israel’s security’

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Knesset committee chair rebukes airlines for price hikes on stranded Israelis

Bitan says he won’t approve potential liability reduction for Arkia, Israir, as they’ve been ‘extorting the public’ following...

23.06.2025 10

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High Court postpones debate over AG’s ban on Netanyahu from hiring Shin Bet chief

Justice Minister Levin blasts Chief Justice Amit for pushing off hearing, accuses him and court of harming state security; opposition MK accuses...

23.06.2025 20

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Ban on Israelis flying out raises legal red flags, with many needing to leave

Watchdog group says cabinet resolution establishing exceptions committee to grant some citizens permission to depart may violate constitutional right

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Do Tehran’s nuclear program and terror proxies legally justify Israel’s attack?

Despite years of Iranian aggression, questions have been posed by international scolars about whether Israel had legal justification to launch...

19.06.2025 40

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Iran’s efforts to ‘annihilate’ Israel justify offensive, Sa’ar tells UN Security Council

Israeli FM says ‘reliable intel’ showed Tehran was accelerating nuclear weapon plan; Tehran’s missile program and support for...

18.06.2025 30

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Deadly Iranian missile barrages likely flout key principles of laws of war

Casualties from Iran’s missile attacks have been almost exclusively civilian, while many of Tehran’s missiles are highly inaccurate yet are fired...

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PM appoints Shin Bet deputy as acting chief, AG signs off on one-month tenure

Prime Minister’s Office says appointment of Maj. Gen. David Zini as permanent Shin Bet chief to be pushed through, despite AG declaring nomination...

12.06.2025 40

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Netanyahu ridicules state’s claim Milchan’s interests benefited from relationship

Prosecution tries to contend Hollywood mogul was never PM’s true friend and always sought to benefit from relationship. Member of public shouts at...

09.06.2025 40

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AG summoned to a hearing pending her dismissal; Regev warns court not to intervene

Summons follows cabinet resolution bypassing statutory firing process; ministers suggest government should disobey High Court should it try to block...

09.06.2025 30

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New plan for ousting AG: Legal battle gov’t aims to win, or election campaign cudgel?

Supreme Court will almost certainly block new process for firing the AG. Ministers are well aware of this, and of the benefit of another judicial...

09.06.2025 30

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Government approves new method to fire AG, ignoring her warning that it’s illegal

Attorney General’s Office calls move to let ministerial panel approve her dismissal a ‘tectonic shift’ that will harm role’s independence,...

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IDF to issue 54,000 conscription orders to Haredi yeshiva students in July

Military will also increase enforcement measures against Orthodox draft dodgers, including speeding up enforcement process and tightening travel bans

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In first day of cross-examination, Netanyahu pressed on the veracity of his memory

Prosecution challenges PM on his relationship with Milchan and his police testimony, pointing to 1,778 times he told officers he ‘doesn’t remember...

03.06.2025 50

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5 years into his criminal trial, cross-examination of Netanyahu to begin on Tuesday

Process may take a year to complete, after PM’s questioning by defense attorney took 36 sessions

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2 Israelis indicted for selling dual-use chemicals used in terror attacks to Palestinians

Indictment says Yehezkel Moshe and Jihad Wazuz sold hundreds of tons of chemicals to agricultural supply businesses in the West Bank, some of which...

01.06.2025 40

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All 61 protesters arrested at ‘600 days of failure’ protests released

Detainees kept in Salameh police station; all given restraining order from Likud HQ, 14 required to post NIS 1,800 bond

30.05.2025 50

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Baby of pregnant terror victim dies after fighting for his life for two weeks

Ravid Haim was born by emergency C-section after his mother Tzeela Gez was shot and killed by a Palestinian terrorist in the West Bank when on her way...

29.05.2025 30

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PM claims ‘tremendous achievements’ in Gaza war that have ‘changed face of Middle East’

In defiant speech to Knesset, Netanyahu says accomplishments wouldn’t have been made if government had listened to opposition; Lapid blames him for...

28.05.2025 20

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PM’s pick for acting Civil Service head is under investigation by the Civil Service

Chief Rabbinate director ignored legal adviser’s instructions on at least three occasions. NGO says appointment as acting commissioner would be...

28.05.2025 10

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High Court presses IDF, police to enable displaced Palestinian villagers to return home

Court declines to order the demolition of illegal West Bank outpost, which led villagers to flee, and which was established by a radical settler

28.05.2025 30

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