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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...

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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 20

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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 10

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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 20

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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,...

08.06.2025 50

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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

06.06.2025 60

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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 40

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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 30

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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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Suspected Islamic State member pleads guilty to deadly stabbing at German festival

Syrian asylum seeker admits he ‘committed a grave crime’ in Solingen, where he allegedly targeted ‘nonbelievers’ on behalf of ISIS

27.05.2025 20

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800 British judges and lawyers call for UK to sanction Israel over Gaza conflict

In a letter to UK’s PM Starmer, legal professionals accuse Israel of war crimes and crimes against humanity, say UK has obligation to act

27.05.2025 30

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AG tells Netanyahu that choosing Zini to head Shin Bet ‘invalid and unlawful’

Gali Baharav Miara says PM must not be involved in any way in appointing new Shin Bet chief; ministers demand she be ousted, ‘brought to justice’

27.05.2025 40

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Leading Jewish philanthropists blast ‘dangerous’ government-backed NGO taxation bill

Some 60 benefactors call on FM Sa’ar to oppose legislation that would impose an 80% tax on foreign government donations to NGOs, likening it to...

26.05.2025 30

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Macron’s office downplays shove in the face from his wife

Paris at first claims video showing Brigitte’s manhandling of husband is fake, but source then says president and spouse were just ‘decompressing’

26.05.2025 10

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AG: ‘Not a warning, but reality – under cover of war, regime change has sped up greatly’

Baharav-Miara declares at Bar Association confab that governance changes already felt, joining Supreme Court head Amit in highlighting erosion of...

26.05.2025 30

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Netanyahu’s appointment of David Zini as Shin Bet chief is fraught with obstacles

The IDF general was selected despite conflict of interest concerns, the AG’s explicit instructions to PM not to make appointment, and a problematic...

25.05.2025 10

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In message to Netanyahu, Herzog warns against disobeying High Court rulings

‘Rule of law isn’t a recommendation,’ says president, after PM picks new Shin Bet chief despite court ruling he was wrong to fire predecessor

25.05.2025 20

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Government backs bill to form special tribunal to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists

AG’s office said to oppose legislation on the grounds it could harm the international legitimacy of Israeli prosecutors’ legal action against...

25.05.2025 30

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PM’s choice to head Shin Bet criticized Halevi for ‘prioritizing’ hostages — report

‘You prioritize the return of the hostages over destroying Hamas,’ Zini reportedly told then-IDF chief months ago; sources close to Netanyahu said...

25.05.2025 40

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Defying AG’s order, Netanyahu selects IDF general as next Shin Bet chief

Netanyahu taps Maj. Gen. David Zini to head domestic security agency, day after being told he couldn’t make appointment due to High Court ruling...

23.05.2025 40

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Qatargate suspect set for release from house arrest after court rejects state’s appeal

Central District Court upholds lower court decision to release prime ministerial aide Jonatan Urich, dismissing argument that he may interfere in the...

23.05.2025 20

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High Court rules Shin Bet head’s dismissal ‘unlawful’, PM had ‘conflict of interest’

Attorney General immediately instructs Netanyahu to refrain from appointing new Shin Bet chief as a result of the court ruling; PM vows to ignore...

22.05.2025 10

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Gazans say no humanitarian aid has reached them, day after trucks entered Strip

IDF’s COGAT declines to comment on UN claims that agencies have not been allowed to pick up supplies from border; Israel allows UAE to send...

21.05.2025 30

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Two right-wing activists arrested after groups try to block aid trucks reaching Gaza

Led by Tzav 9 activist group, dozens block roads leading to Kerem Shalom crossing; passage of aid trucks to Hamas-led Gaza ‘is an unspeakable...

21.05.2025 10

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UK sanctions ‘extremist settlers,’ illegal outposts, citing ‘Israeli failure to act’

Veteran settler leader Daniella Weiss among those penalized; UK foreign minister says move demonstrates UK’s ‘determination to hold...

21.05.2025 10

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Alleged pro-Qatar influence campaign by PM’s aides continued after Oct. 7 – report

Fake news sites and online avatars sang Doha’s praises in dozens of posts, articles since outbreak of Israel-Hamas war, Haaretz reports, tying...

20.05.2025 20

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Government backs media regulation bill, AG says it will endanger freedom of the press

Attorney General says bill advanced by communications minister will allow political and commercial interference in broadcast media regulation and...

19.05.2025 30

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Government to weigh bill granting minister power over broadcast media regulation

New legislation would give communications minister power to revoke broadcaster’s registration, issue heavy fines; networks say it’s an attempt to...

16.05.2025 10

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PM appoints Foreign Ministry director general as temporary Civil Service commissioner

Announcing Eden Bar Tal’s appointment, Netanyahu’s office accuses the High Court of ‘acting like the legislature’ due to its ruling that the...

14.05.2025 10

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Food security NGO warns of ‘critical’ famine risk in Gaza; Israel says study ‘flawed’

Foreign Ministry says famine analysis based on ‘biased data,’ accuses Hamas of hoarding aid; COGAT says study fails to account for 339,000 tons of...

13.05.2025 10

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Cabinet approves West Bank land registration process to ‘strengthen Jewish settlement’

Move designed to register land ownership in Area C of West Bank; Smotrich says act will enable settlement development, and is part of ‘de facto...

13.05.2025 50

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In blow to government, court strikes down appointments process for civil service head

High Court rules that uncompetitive process for appointing Civil Service commissioner removes guardrails needed to ensure position remains...

13.05.2025 40

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Court orders Qatargate suspect Urich be released to 10 days’ house arrest

Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court judge indicates he believes that the Netanyahu aide will ultimately not be charged in the Qatargate investigation

12.05.2025 10

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Supreme Court rules birth parents of child born in IVF mix-up are legal parents

Ruling ends 3-year legal struggle over child, and upholds a lower court ruling, after unprecedented mistake in which couple received wrong embryo...

12.05.2025 10

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Netanyahu aide to remain in custody until Monday after Supreme Court rejects appeal

Appealing arrest, Jonatan Urich’s lawyers appear to admit he worked for Qatar, assert it’s not an enemy state; suspect applauded by supporters as...

09.05.2025 10

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Two former Mossad officials suspected of working with Qatari intelligence — reports

Key Qatargate suspect and Netanyahu aide Jonatan Urich to be kept in custody until Monday after court overrules judge’s refusal to extend his...

09.05.2025 40

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Police said looking to question Minister Chikli over Shin Bet classified intel leak

Sources say Diaspora Affairs minister received classified information from security official who exposed probe into alleged spread of Kahanist...

09.05.2025 50

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EU to review trade ties with Israel following criticism of conduct in war in Gaza

So-called Association Agreement between EU and Israel requires trade ties to ‘be based on respect for human rights,’ which some European countries...

09.05.2025 30

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Newly formed coalition-controlled panel picks Asher Kula as ombudsman for judges

Selection committee was formed as part of judicial overhaul, gives advantage to governing coalition in deciding who will monitor judges’ conduct

09.05.2025 10

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Bill would remove Supreme Court chief’s power to decide which judges hear certain cases

Religious Zionism MK Rothman wants all Supreme Court panels determined by randomized computer allocation, as currently happens in all but the most...

08.05.2025 9

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PM denies backing bill that would’ve hobbled newspaper, on last day of direct questioning

Netanyahu claims Yedioth publisher Arnon Mozes played role of ‘opposition leader’ and was behind legislation against rival Israel Hayom, as...

08.05.2025 40

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Despite Shin Bet chief’s departure, AG asks court to rule on core issues behind dismissal

Baharav-Miara tells justices a ruling is critical to upholding independence of security agency against ‘illegitimate pressures’ from politicians

08.05.2025 10

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Gantz says Israel’s full withdrawal from Gaza in 2005 was a ‘mistake’

Speaking at West Bank confab, National Unity party leader expresses support security control over entire Strip, but rejects re-building settlements...

07.05.2025 20

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Smotrich says Gaza to be ‘totally destroyed,’ population ‘concentrated’ in small area

Ultranationalist minister says population will be ‘totally despairing’ and want to leave the Strip, predicts West Bank will be annexed before end...

06.05.2025 20

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Hamas says no point in further Gaza truce talks if Israel continues ‘hunger war’

Terror group official urges international community to pressure Netanyahu to end ‘crimes’ in Strip; France and China pan coming military offensive...

06.05.2025 10

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