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High Court gives government 45 days to draw up sanctions for Haredi draft dodgers

In fierce rebuke, Justice Sohlberg accuses ultra-Orthodox of abandoning ‘their brothers in time of need,’ points to ‘families torn...

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Levin appoints retired judge to oversee Sde Teiman leak investigation

Justice minister taps Yosef Ben-Hamo to ‘inspect’ probe into leak of surveillance video showing alleged abuse of Palestinian security...

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Israel asks ICC to bar prosecutor under investigation from cases against PM, Gallant

Israel asks ICC to bar prosecutor under investigation from cases against PM, Gallant

Jerusalem, seeking revocation of warrants, claims Karim Khan cooked up charges to distract from sexual misconduct allegations

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Will government’s plan to set up its own Oct. 7 probe prompt top court to intervene?

Will government’s plan to set up its own Oct. 7 probe prompt top court to intervene?

Coalition is determined to avoid a fully independent state commission of inquiry, infuriating critics, but High Court has repeatedly refused to...

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Netanyahu testimony in corruption trial on Wednesday canceled for ‘security reason’

Netanyahu testimony in corruption trial on Wednesday canceled for ‘security reason’

Judge nixes hearing after PM’s lawyers hand over envelope detailing reason for request; prosecution also given document, reportedly does not...

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Authorities begin demolition of illegal outpost in Gush Etzion accused of ‘anarchy’

Authorities begin demolition of illegal outpost in Gush Etzion accused of ‘anarchy’

Settlers denounce claim by council head that residents attacked Israeli farmers and soldiers, sexually harassed girls in other outpost; forces scuffle...

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Court says Levin can choose Sde Teiman investigation supervisor, but disqualifies Kula

Court says Levin can choose Sde Teiman investigation supervisor, but disqualifies Kula

In a unanimous decision, justices say ‘irregular, extreme circumstances’ of Sde Teiman leak incident allows justice minister to choose...

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As ceasefire holds, Gazans begin restoring historic fort damaged in war

As ceasefire holds, Gazans begin restoring historic fort damaged in war

Pasha Palace, a medieval fortress-turned-museum said to have housed Napoleon Bonaparte for a one-night stay in Gaza, is one of over 100 UN heritage...

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Levin, State Attorney fail to compromise on Sde Teiman probe, High Court to rule

Levin, State Attorney fail to compromise on Sde Teiman probe, High Court to rule

High Court’s proposals for agreement on Tuesday appear closer to State Attorney’s suggestion for involvement of Supreme Court judge in...

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Zini asks court to reject petition against his appointment from ex-Shin Bet chiefs

Zini asks court to reject petition against his appointment from ex-Shin Bet chiefs

Shin Bet head says predecessors looking to ‘police opinions,’ says accusations of being ‘messianic’ are...

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High Court urges compromise in Sde Teiman leak investigation ‘for sake of public’

High Court urges compromise in Sde Teiman leak investigation ‘for sake of public’

Justices challenge legality of Levin’s appointment, but assert state attorney has conflict of interest; court suggests district court judge as...

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Yemen’s Houthis signal they’ve stopped attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping

Yemen’s Houthis signal they’ve stopped attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping

In letter to Hamas published online, Iran-backed rebel group says it is monitoring situation in Gaza and will resume military operations if Israel...

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Attorney at war: Why government legislation splitting up the AG role is so divisive

Attorney at war: Why government legislation splitting up the AG role is so divisive

The government claims the AG’s power to block policy stymies the will of the electorate, but critics say annulling that authority would remove a...

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Tenders for record number of West Bank settlement housing units published in 2025

Tenders for record number of West Bank settlement housing units published in 2025

Some 5,667 housing units will be built when the tenders are awarded, will house 25,000 residents; previous high was in 2018 when tenders for just over...

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Ex-MAG set to be released from custody as probe widens, and High Court weighs who will run it

Ex-MAG set to be released from custody as probe widens, and High Court weighs who will run it

Attorney general, justice minister clash over how the investigation into the leak should proceed; Tomer-Yerushalmi’s deputy suspended, under...

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Setting up clash with AG, Levin names judge to probe Sde Teiman leak in her stead

Setting up clash with AG, Levin names judge to probe Sde Teiman leak in her stead

Military prosecutor assigned to the abuse case reportedly suspended due to suspected role in leak, as police dive for former military advocate...

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Timeline of a scandal: The 17 months of the Sde Teiman abuse and video leak affair

Timeline of a scandal: The 17 months of the Sde Teiman abuse and video leak affair

From the assault on a Palestinian security detainee on July 5, 2024, to the remand in prison of former military advocate general Tomer-Yerushalmi on...

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2 Jewish-American women banned from Israel for 10 years over olive harvest incident

2 Jewish-American women banned from Israel for 10 years over olive harvest incident

Women, along with other activists, were trying to assist Palestinian olive growers with harvest, but were told they were violating a closed military...

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PM: Palestinian prisoner abuse video leak ‘most serious PR attack’ against Israel to date

PM: Palestinian prisoner abuse video leak ‘most serious PR attack’ against Israel to date

AG Baharav-Miara rejects Levin’s ‘unlawful’ effort to bar her from investigating incident; indicted soldiers say leak of video footage means...

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Levin forbids AG from probing Sde Teiman leak, claims she obstructed investigation

Levin forbids AG from probing Sde Teiman leak, claims she obstructed investigation

Justice minister says he’ll appoint special investigator to look into scandal, implicitly accuses Gali Baharav-Miara of knowing source of leak...

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Israel deporting two US Jews who entered closed IDF zone to aid Palestinian farmers

Israel deporting two US Jews who entered closed IDF zone to aid Palestinian farmers

‘Deporting an 18-year old who chose to spend part of her gap year in Israel, contribute to society in a non-violent way is outrageous and sad to...

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Senior journalist fired from Haaretz for earning NIS 200,000 from Qatargate suspect

Senior journalist fired from Haaretz for earning NIS 200,000 from Qatargate suspect

Chaim Levinson acknowledges ghostwriting for Yisrael Einhorn’s company Perception, but denies knowledge of ties to Gulf state: ‘I made a...

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Court again rejects request to cut hearings in Netanyahu trial from 4 to 3 per week

Court again rejects request to cut hearings in Netanyahu trial from 4 to 3 per week

Jerusalem District Court says PM’s lawyers did not raise any substantively new arguments to limit hearings after defense team threatened to quit...

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High Court prods government for ‘stronger enforcement’ against Haredi draft evaders

High Court prods government for ‘stronger enforcement’ against Haredi draft evaders

Judges issue biting criticism of ruling coalition for failure to draft ultra-Orthodox young men since a 2024 court decision on the issue

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Coalition set to advance bill that would gut attorney general position

Coalition set to advance bill that would gut attorney general position

Legislation pushed by Levin and Rothman would divide the current AG job into three separate roles, with each appointed by politicians

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Netanyahu’s lawyers threaten to quit if number of his weekly trial hearings not reduced

Defense attorneys call four hearings per week in PM’s criminal trial ‘disproportionate,’ claim challenges faced by Israel mean he...

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Head of panel for hiring and firing attorney general ends his term, creating vacuum

Appointment of replacement for Asher Grunis likely to be stalled due to ongoing spat between justice minister and Supreme Court president

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State Attorney’s Office may bar PM’s office from allowing Qatargate suspects in

Watchdog tells High Court that officials suspected of ‘problematic ties’ to foreign countries, like Urich and Feldstein, mustn’t be...

27.10.2025 20

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Jewish extremists boast of attacks against Palestinians in public WhatsApp channel

After graffiti reading ‘Greetings from Anshei Shlomeinu’ was daubed in West Bank village targeted by extremists, group lauds attacks on...

26.10.2025 10

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High Court gives state 30 days to clarify policy on press entry to Gaza amid ceasefire

Foreign Press Association petitioned court in 2024, asserting ban on independent access violated fundamental democratic principles of freedom of press...

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Gazans released by Israel in ceasefire deal allege mistreatment and abuse in prison

Civil rights groups say overwhelming majority of detainees are held incommunicado for months, denied access to evidence against them, and never...

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ICJ says Israel obligated to work with UNRWA; Jerusalem ‘categorically rejects’ notion

In non-binding opinion, top UN court dismisses Israeli submission on Hamas ‘infiltration’ of Palestinian relief agency, claiming the...

22.10.2025 20

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Likud cabinet members call on president to pardon Netanyahu amid corruption trial

Letter from ministers and deputy ministers comes after Trump asked Herzog to grant pardon; president has reportedly sought to end trial, but request...

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Jewish extremists brutally assault Palestinian olive harvesters in West Bank

Masked assailant seen on video clubbing a Palestinian woman during the olive harvest in Turmus Ayya, vehicles set ablaze; Police say investigation has...

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Court agrees to nix Netanyahu testimony this week over ‘urgent diplomatic meetings’

Premier’s lawyers privately share details on sensitive meetings in coming days, say PM can’t testify later this week either, due to visit...

19.10.2025 10

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Government said working to appoint own Oct. 7 inquiry, angering bereaved families, opposition

Government commission of inquiry would also examine ‘role’ of protest movement and High Court in Hamas invasion; critics accuse government...

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Levin pushing for tribunal empowered to impose death sentence on Oct. 7 perpetrators

Bill to form special tribunal calls to try October 7 suspects under Israel’s genocide law, which can carry a death sentence, though decision...

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Norway sentences US embassy guard who spied for Iran and Russia to protest Gaza war

Norwegian national, who was paid 10,000 euros for information on embassy staff and their families, claims he acted due to US support for Israel

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Shin Bet officer set to be charged over suspected leak of classified info

Justice Ministry alleges security service official passed sensitive material to Diaspora Affairs Minister Chikli and two journalists, which then made...

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Attorney general says defense minister may be abusing power to protect fellow Likud MK

Baharav-Miara warns Katz over his delay in signing confidentiality certificate in national security violation case against Likud’s Tally Gotliv;...

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Pope Leo will aim to boost internal peace during Lebanon visit, says Maronite leader

Head of influential Christian sect Patriarch Beshara Rai expects pontiff to ask Lebanese to continue their path towards calm after turmoil of war,...

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‘No real argument’ against October 7 state inquiry, High Court tells government

Top court tells government to inform it within 30 days if it will establish a state commission of inquiry into devastating Hamas invasion;...

15.10.2025 20

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Levin vows to advance bill that would enable slowdown of Netanyahu’s trial

Legislation would allow defense minister to limit court hearings during time of war; opposition leaders accuse Levin of returning to judicial overhaul...

15.10.2025 30

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Trial hearing ends early for ill Netanyahu, who’s accused of exposing freed hostages to disease

PM’s office says he has bronchitis that ‘poses no danger’ to others; Hostages Forum doctor says his Tues. hospital visit endangered...

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Herzog, opposition pan defiant Ohana for excluding top judge and AG from Trump speech

Knesset speaker retorts: ‘Those who trample the Knesset and its decisions cannot expect an invitation of honor from it’; Lapid urges...

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Marking jubilee, settlers lay down uncompromising vision for region’s future

Revelers and politicians celebrate 50 years since the march to Sebastia, call for annexation of the West Bank and firmly reject the realization of...

09.10.2025 10

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Greta Thunberg has not met lawyer since being processed by immigration authorities

Flotilla activists lawyers say prominent activist refused immediate deportation; legal group says Ben Gvir endorsing ‘inhumane treatment,...

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Thunberg said complaining about bedbugs in Israeli prison; flotilla activists allegedly beaten

Swedish campaigner reportedly singled out by guards, made to kiss the Israeli flag and suffering from dehydration; rights group says activists...

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Ben Gvir threatens to bolt government if Hamas ‘continues to exist’ after hostages freed

Smotrich pans Netanyahu for halting Gaza City offensive, says move ‘a sure recipe’ for Hamas stalling, but doesn’t threaten to quit;...

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Dutch court orders government to reconsider its halt in supply of F-35 parts to Israel

Netherlands’ Supreme Court says district judges overstepped when they banned shipments over risk of international law violations in Gaza;...

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