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Central Elections Committee allows parties to use real-time voting data on election day

Central Elections Committee allows parties to use real-time voting data on election day

In boon to Likud, committee decides party-appointed poll workers may share info with campaign on who has voted already, though they can’t share...

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Coalition scored successes in judicial overhaul, but High Court, elections, will decide its fate

Coalition scored successes in judicial overhaul, but High Court, elections, will decide its fate

High Court will likely strike down changes to judicial appointments process, among other legislation, but it may have to fight to keep that power if...

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High Court extends freeze on implementation of controversial police investigations unit law

High Court extends freeze on implementation of controversial police investigations unit law

Justice minister rails at judges for ‘trying to defend the failed’ DIPI, as group that filed petition says order important in ‘protecting the...

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High Court annuls Haredi draft-dodger arrest ban as unconstitutional violation of equality

High Court annuls Haredi draft-dodger arrest ban as unconstitutional violation of equality

Law passed by the government in July ‘flagrantly violates state’s obligation to exercise coercive power equally,’ writes Judge Sohlberg

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In boon for Likud, High Court says election czar lacked authority to ban voter tracking

In boon for Likud, High Court says election czar lacked authority to ban voter tracking

Central Election Committee plenum, on which coalition has a majority, will decide if polling station workers can tell parties who has voted; but that...

02.09.2026 50

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Supreme Court chief blames public officials’ rhetoric for rise in attacks on judges, lawyers

Supreme Court chief blames public officials’ rhetoric for rise in attacks on judges, lawyers

Isaac Amit warns attacks on legal professionals are becoming routine, says courts have closed to public and attorneys require security escorts

02.09.2026 70

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12 guards charged with reckless homicide for fatally beating Palestinian security prisoner

12 guards charged with reckless homicide for fatally beating Palestinian security prisoner

Thaer Abu Asab, jailed since 2005 over terror attack, died in Ketziot Prison in November 2023; senior officer accused of ordering violent assault that...

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High Court suggests Shin Bet chief ‘reconsider’ demand to reveal petitioners’ names

High Court suggests Shin Bet chief ‘reconsider’ demand to reveal petitioners’ names

Court president Amit says Zini’s demand petitioners against his appointment disclose their names ‘not doing him any good’; court has previously...

30.08.2026 60

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Court nixes general’s appeal to keep restrictions on settler accused of lurid attack

Tal Yinon Dardik says house arrest at mother-in-law’s untenable, wants to return to his outpost closer to site of March attack where settlers...

09.08.2026 80

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IDF, Shin Bet acknowledge for first time special mission to hunt down and kill all Oct. 7 terrorists

Officers in ‘Nili’ unit say facial recognition, artificial intelligence, detainee interrogations, humint being used in operation to track down...

08.08.2026 80

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Next right-wing government could create constitutional court above Supreme Court, MK says

Overhaul architect Simcha Rothman warns drastic move transferring judicial review to new bench would be needed to deal with current top court, which...

06.08.2026 70

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Extremist settler charged with reckless homicide over death of Palestinian activist

More than a year after deadly clash at Umm al-Khair, state says Yinon Levy killed Awdah Hathaleen, as seen in footage from slain activist’s phone

06.08.2026 80

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High Court freezes contentious Knesset funds for Haredi schools, Settlements Ministry

Justice Stein issues order due to ‘apparent procedural flaws’ in convening Finance Committee; coalition accuses court of hypocrisy, says similar...

05.08.2026 80

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Israel inaugurates first school for extremist so-called hilltop youth in West Bank

Beit El school, one of 4 set to be established, is part of government attempt to incorporate minors living in far-flung illegal farming outposts into...

05.08.2026 80

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Netanyahu, under legal duress, agrees to tap interior minister after year-long vacancy

AG, representing state in High Court, says PM agreed to appoint successor to Moshe Arbel before October 27 elections, as transfer of powers to premier...

03.08.2026 70

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Deadly West Bank gunfight underscores peril as Palestinians organize against settler attacks

With friction points moving inside Palestinian cities as settlers carry out violent raids in Areas A and B, residents are getting together to confront...

30.07.2026 70

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High Court poised to strike down law banning Haredi draft-dodger arrest after hearing

Justices barely challenge legal arguments that law is discriminatory and violated Knesset procedure, speak out sharply against Haredi claim in court...

28.07.2026 60

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AG urges court to freeze law granting government control over police internal affairs

Legislation giving justice minister control over investigations of police would ‘politicize’ law enforcement and severely harm civil rights in...

27.07.2026 70

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Government-appointed media regulatory body chief resigns citing court freeze on tenure

Ben Hai Segev says ‘silence is complicity’ with High Court ruling against Second Authority appointments. Petitioners allege she was appointed to...

27.07.2026 70

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High Court rejects petition to recognize mistakenly slain hostage as fallen soldier

Family of Alon Shamriz calls ruling ‘spit in the face,’ had argued that he received reserve orders for his elite unit on Oct. 7 as he was...

26.07.2026 80

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West Bank demolitions far higher for Palestinians than Israelis in 2025, rights group says

96% of demolition orders against Palestinian illegal construction were enforced, compared to 20% in settlements; no Palestinian building permits...

23.07.2026 80

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MK Haskel testifies lawmakers were told to film vote for comptroller, show Netanyahu

Watchdog calls for perjury probe as New Hope lawmaker’s affidavit contradicts those submitted by Likud MKs; High Court has annulled vote and ordered...

23.07.2026 80

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Government says no Oct. 7 inquiry before election, urges High Court not to intervene

In court filing 2.5 years after onslaught, state argues it didn’t have time to pass political commission bill, says nature of probe is a politically...

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Smotrich takes steps to make his major settlement policy shift harder to reverse

Minister strengthens powerful Settlements Administration inside Defense Ministry, claims step will entrench expansion he oversaw, though new...

22.07.2026 100

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Extremist settlers steal 200 goats from two Palestinian villages – report

Footage from Peace Now shows Jewish extremists driving dozens of goats through Palestinian village of Deir Ibzi; 35 goats later returned by Israeli...

21.07.2026 90

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AG tells court efforts to stop Ben Gvir from undermining police independence have failed

Filing to High Court accuses national security minister of continuing to interfere in investigations, appointments and operations, thereby violating...

20.07.2026 80

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Government document shows 650 youths living in illegal West Bank outposts

Figures come from Settlements Ministry budget allocations for ‘at-risk youth’ in West Bank, providing settlement municipal authorities with NIS...

19.07.2026 90

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High Court freezes key parts of government’s controversial media overhaul law

Key clauses in law removing barriers to political interference, market concentration in broadcast news frozen by order amid fears they could influence...

19.07.2026 90

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Coalition’s ‘legislative blitz’ designed to shore-up, unshackle right-wing power

Raft of contentious laws passed this week increases power of right-wing media, throws off attorney general’s legal restraints, and keeps the Haredim...

17.07.2026 90

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Eisenkot: PM asked me as IDF chief to order troops into bunkers in area where his son was serving

Former top military commander says he rejected the ‘strange demand,’ which he links to current reports that Netanyahu’s wife is pushing for...

16.07.2026 90

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High Court freezes implementation of law banning arrest of Haredi draft-dodgers

Court cites previous rulings and ‘weighty arguments’ by petitioners who argue law is discriminatory. Cabinet minister, MKs call on police to...

15.07.2026 90

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Trying to bypass court, law banning Haredi draft-dodger arrests was doomed from the start

The bench has ruled repeatedly against laws mandating unequal sharing of the military service burden and castigated the government for failing to...

15.07.2026 90

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Government says $431 million allocated last month for 34 new West Bank settlements

Ministers Smotrich and Strock declare a ‘day of celebration’ for plan that is ‘killing’ possibility of Palestinian state

14.07.2026 80

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Knesset committee approves bill to gut attorney general’s powers for final readings

Opposition lawmakers warn bill will place ‘government above the law’ and vow to petition against it as coalition lauds legislation ahead of its...

13.07.2026 100

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Bill approved for final Knesset readings would freeze Haredi enlistment for at least 7 months

Coalition-backed legislation much more far-reaching than earlier versions, gives current and future Haredi draft dodgers immunity from arrest, freezes...

12.07.2026 80

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High Court petition demands protection for West Bank Palestinian herding communities

Petition from 7 northern Jordan Valley villages says extremist settler violence, inability to access water, pasture leaves them on verge of...

09.07.2026 90

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Levin urges Knesset to ignore High Court order for new state comptroller vote

Justice minister says Michael Rabello should take up state comptroller job despite court’s order to hold a new election; Eisenkot calls Levin enemy...

08.07.2026 100

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State comptroller: Government has no policy to combat foreign election meddling

Englman says in report that Iran and other hostile actors exploiting social media to create divisions in Israeli society and undermine public trust in...

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High Court warns of ‘anarchy,’ societal breakdown if officials flout its rulings

In response to government’s declaration that a June court ruling was invalid, justices warns that public officials who violate court orders may be...

07.07.2026 90

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All living former Supreme Court presidents pan government for not respecting court ruling

Aharon Barak, Dorit Beinisch, Asher Grunis, Esther Hayut and Uzi Vogelman warn move will ‘lead to anarchy’ and ‘make the existence of a...

06.07.2026 90

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Government’s defiance of High Court paves the way for future disregard of the law

Ministers’ declaration against High Court ruling on a media regulation body may have little legal impact, but symbolically ‘crosses the Rubicon’...

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In first, government vows to disobey High Court ruling, setting up constitutional crisis

Cabinet declares ruling allowing a key broadcast media regulator to operate without a quorum to be ‘unlawful’; opposition accuses government of...

05.07.2026 90

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High Court rules state comptroller election violated ballot secrecy, must be held again

Deputy President Sohlberg says ‘real possibility’ that six MKs who filmed their vote for Netanyahu’s lawyer influenced outcome of the election;...

02.07.2026 100

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High Court freezes appointment of Michael Rabello as state comptroller over vote concerns

Coalition MKs call for disobeying court order, communications minister says Rabello should take up position immediately; court says it will issue...

01.07.2026 100

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High Court rules state comptroller exceeded his authority in several Oct. 7 probes

Justices say Matanyahu Englman did not have jurisdiction to investigate 4 specific areas of 2023 catastrophe, and must redo 4 other probes since he...

30.06.2026 100

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After 18-month hiatus, Judicial Selection Committee finally appoints new judges

Following legal pressure through the High Court on Justice Minister Levin, judges appointed to magistrate, family, traffic and youth courts

28.06.2026 100

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High Court assails state comptroller election, signaling it will likely intervene

‘Should we erase the word “secret” from state comptroller law?’ court deputy president asks as government argues that MKs were allowed to...

28.06.2026 100

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As settlers rampage, IDF soldiers accused of aiding violence, theft against Palestinians

Israeli activists describe a pattern of troops standing by or actively taking part as settlers from illegal outposts assault, harass and loot from...

26.06.2026 150

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Judicial Selection Committee to convene on Sunday for first time in a year and a half

The committee will consider appointments to magistrates, family and traffic courts, following legal pressure on Justice Minister Levin to appoint...

25.06.2026 100

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Court rules Netanyahu aide can return to work despite indictment over leaked documents

Judge says that ‘danger’ of obstruction of justice has faded in two years since incident, says there is no pressing reason to bar Jonatan Urich...

25.06.2026 100

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