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Netanyahu reportedly asked Ronen Bar to act against protest leader Gonen Ben Yitzhak

PM’s office calls report that the ‘Crime Minister’ activist was among those Netanyahu wanted Shin Bet to act against ‘another lie’; denies loyalty...

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Ronen Bar said to have told bereaved families he’s ‘committed to resigning’ by May 15

Law enforcement agencies may examine whether Bar’s explosive affidavit over his dismissal by the government raises suspicion of wrongdoing by...

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Educators sentenced to 7 years over deaths of 10 students in flash flood disaster

Judge links Tzafit riverbed incident to Oct. 7 massacre, saying those responsible must shoulder the blame for such disasters; father of victim says...

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Bar says Netanyahu demanded personal loyalty, obedience to him and not Supreme Court

In court filing, Shin Bet chief says PM wanted agency to act against anti-government protesters, rejects claims he failed to warn PM of suspicious...

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Netanyahu: Won’t surrender to Hamas by ending war to get back hostages; can’t trick Hamas either

Netanyahu: Won’t surrender to Hamas by ending war to get back hostages; can’t trick Hamas either

PM insists fighting won’t end until terror group destroyed, derides ‘experts’ who say he could fool Hamas with fake promise to end...

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Supreme Court chief decries effort to erode court autonomy, calls for dialogue with Levin

Justice minister fails to acknowledge Isaac Amit during ceremony for judges; President Herzog: Absolute majority of public deeply disgusted by calls...

10.04.2025 10

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Court seeks to avert constitutional crisis in Ronen Bar hearing, while upholding law

Court seeks to avert constitutional crisis in Ronen Bar hearing, while upholding law

Rancorous session on the firing of the Shin Bet chief reflects the national schism over how the country should be run, which the October 7 disaster...

09.04.2025 50

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After chaotic hearing, High Court rules Netanyahu can’t fire Shin Bet chief Bar for now

After chaotic hearing, High Court rules Netanyahu can’t fire Shin Bet chief Bar for now

Sides given until April 20 to reach a compromise; disturbances dominated start of 11-hour session, with court forced to remove all protesters,...

08.04.2025 10

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Suspicion Urich leaked cabinet info allayed after PM says he authorizes material

Suspicion Urich leaked cabinet info allayed after PM says he authorizes material

Netanyahu told investigators he meets with advisers, spokespeople to decide what information to release to the press, leading police to drop suspicion...

08.04.2025 40

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With a ‘sword over its head,’ High Court may balk at reversing Ronen Bar’s dismissal

With a ‘sword over its head,’ High Court may balk at reversing Ronen Bar’s dismissal

Shin Bet chief’s failures mean firing him would ordinarily not be controversial, but Qatargate probe may discomfit the court, prompt it to seek...

07.04.2025 10

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Morocco sees mass protests against renewed Gaza offensive, Trump plan

Morocco sees mass protests against renewed Gaza offensive, Trump plan

Protesters trample Israeli flags, wave posters of slain Hamas leaders, as they decry resumed bombing in the Strip and US proposal to relocate...

06.04.2025 10

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Government gifts state-financed ATVs to illegal settlement outposts

Government gifts state-financed ATVs to illegal settlement outposts

Ministers Smotrich and Strock attend handover ceremony at outpost farm in presence of formerly sanctioned settler

06.04.2025 10

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ICC sent Hungary a request to arrest and surrender Netanyahu after his arrival

ICC sent Hungary a request to arrest and surrender Netanyahu after his arrival

Rather than comply with the order, Orban’s government initiated proceedings to withdraw from the international tribunal

06.04.2025 10

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Doctor says Palestinian teen who died in Israeli prison showed starvation signs

Doctor says Palestinian teen who died in Israeli prison showed starvation signs

Summary by Israeli doctor who observed autopsy does not conclude cause of death, but notes Walid Ahmad, 17, was in state of extreme weight loss,...

06.04.2025 30

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Netanyahu, government say petitions against firing of Shin Bet chief ‘nonsense’

Netanyahu, government say petitions against firing of Shin Bet chief ‘nonsense’

‘The court is not the forum to determine who heads the Shin Bet,’ writes government council to High Court, says petitions ‘attempt to...

06.04.2025 20

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Second businessman questioned in Qatargate probe identified as David Saig

Second businessman questioned in Qatargate probe identified as David Saig

Saig, who reportedly has dealings in Gulf, released after questioning but phone held; Bennett says PMO was ‘working for’ Qatar instead of Israel;...

06.04.2025 20

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Court cancels PM testimony date due to upcoming meeting with Trump on tariffs, hostages

Court cancels PM testimony date due to upcoming meeting with Trump on tariffs, hostages

Jerusalem District Court refuses to cancel coming week’s 2nd hearing as Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump is on Monday; prosecutors accuse PM’s...

06.04.2025 30

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Detention of key Qatargate suspects extended till Friday, as judge criticizes media leaks

Detention of key Qatargate suspects extended till Friday, as judge criticizes media leaks

Three journalists summoned for open questioning, prompting AG and state attorney to defend practice due to nature of case; second businessman...

03.04.2025 50

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Qatargate: Explaining the suspicions and possible criminal acts roiling the PM’s office

Qatargate: Explaining the suspicions and possible criminal acts roiling the PM’s office

Two Netanyahu aides believed to have worked to promote Qatar’s image in Israel; investigators weigh charges of contact with a foreign agent, breach...

03.04.2025 40

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Cops fear obstruction of justice in Qatargate probe as key suspect and PM share lawyer

Cops fear obstruction of justice in Qatargate probe as key suspect and PM share lawyer

Jonatan Urich and Netanyahu both employ Amit Hadad, which police investigator tells the court ‘is a problem’; Hadad strongly objects to force’s...

02.04.2025 40

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PM aides allegedly took money to promote Qatar as hostage mediator, at Egypt’s expense

PM aides allegedly took money to promote Qatar as hostage mediator, at Egypt’s expense

Urich also suspected of sending Qatar-funded messages to Israeli media claiming they were from a source in Netanyahu’s office; court extends his and...

01.04.2025 20

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‘There’s no justice’: Palestinian villagers reel after brutal settler, IDF rampage

‘There’s no justice’: Palestinian villagers reel after brutal settler, IDF rampage

Residents of West Bank’s Jinba hamlet accuse IDF of standing by as settlers raided village; army says unit’s conduct violated ‘professional,...

01.04.2025 20

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Netanyahu says his two aides ‘being held hostage’ in Qatargate ‘witch hunt’

Netanyahu says his two aides ‘being held hostage’ in Qatargate ‘witch hunt’

Families of Gaza captives fume over word choice; PM questioned on his employment of Feldstein along with Urich’s ties to Doha; Premier: ‘After an...

01.04.2025 40

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Netanyahu summoned for questioning in Qatargate probe as top aides arrested

Netanyahu summoned for questioning in Qatargate probe as top aides arrested

PM to give testimony but not named as suspect in ongoing investigation regarding alleged Qatari payments to advisers Jonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein;...

31.03.2025 50

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High Court says petitioners ‘not even close’ to showing Israel starving Gazan civilians

High Court says petitioners ‘not even close’ to showing Israel starving Gazan civilians

In ruling written before latest halt on aid, court says Israel has not violated legal prohibitions on collective punishment; human rights group slams...

31.03.2025 40

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Judicial appointments law is Levin’s victory in fight to handpick ideological hardliners

Despite several staunch conservatives on the Supreme Court, the justice minister long sought to install an advocate of uncompromising judicial...

28.03.2025 10

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Critics petition court to nix judicial appointments law they say politicizes bench

Yesh Atid and two government watchdog groups argue new law undermines democratic rule in absence of any check on government power other than judiciary

27.03.2025 10

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Knesset set to hold final votes on bill to take political control of judicial picks

Voting expected to continue until early Thursday morning due to objections to legislation, which is aimed at sharply curbing the judiciary’s...

26.03.2025 30

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Government tells High Court it can’t be forced to work with Shin Bet chief it doesn’t trust

AG says decision to fire Ronen Bar ‘tainted with fundamental flaws,’ has implications for independence of security and law enforcement officials...

25.03.2025 50

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Report: Shin Bet covertly probed Kahanist infiltration into police under Ben Gvir

Ronen Bar said to have ordered probe after far-right minister’s office meddled in Temple Mount rules; agency first seems to confirm details, then...

24.03.2025 60

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Ministers unanimously vote no confidence in AG, beginning formal process to dismiss her

Justice minister claims Gali Baharav-Miara caused rift with government by blocking its policies; she says it ‘seeks to be above the law,’...

23.03.2025 20

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Security cabinet approves 13 West Bank ‘neighborhoods’ to become independent settlements

Former illegal outposts to get councils, eased funding; Smotrich: An important step on path of ‘de facto sovereignty’; Palestinian Authority,...

23.03.2025 60

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Government seeking to operate ‘above the law,’ AG charges ahead of no-confidence vote

Baharav-Miara says motion aims to promote loyalty to politicians; retired Supreme Court justices warn her dismissal ‘would seriously endanger...

23.03.2025 30

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Setting up standoff, High Court issues temporary order against dismissing Shin Bet chief

In wake of ruling, AG tells Netanyahu he’s prohibited from even interviewing new candidates, says could be a conflict of interest; government...

21.03.2025 10

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Defying AG, cabinet schedules Thursday night vote to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar

Citing a ‘persistent personal and professional distrust’ in spymaster, PM moves ahead with anticipated sacking despite...

20.03.2025 40

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Bill to increase political control over judicial appointments approved by Knesset panel

Opposition chief Lapid urges mass protests against key judicial overhaul bill, that could become law next week, to limit judiciary’s influence...

19.03.2025 10

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MK Kariv: Overhaul bill will leave judges ‘eternally fearful’ of their political bosses

Democrats’ Gilad Kariv warns legislation changing the judicial appointments process, which the coalition aims to quickly push through, will...

19.03.2025 30

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Cabinet reappoints Ben Gvir as police minister, ignoring attorney general’s objections

Unanimous move by ministers to bring Otzma Yehudit back into coalition expected to win Knesset support Wednesday despite concerns over far-right...

19.03.2025 40

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AG tells Netanyahu that Ben Gvir cannot legally be appointed police minister

Baharav-Miara likely referring to Ben Gvir’s apparent violations of High Court rulings not to involve himself in operational police matters,...

19.03.2025 10

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In clash over PM’s right to fire Shin Bet chief, a deeper question about responsibility for Oct. 7

AG and Supreme Court will likely want to know why Netanyahu is firing Ronen Bar now – 17 months after the failure to thwart Hamas’s...

17.03.2025 20

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PM rejects offer for Oct. 7 commission formed in consultation with top conservative judge

Proposal by President Herzog and Supreme Court head Isaac Amit would see the latter decide on panel’s makeup with Justice Noam Sohlberg, due to...

16.03.2025 50

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Coalition to drive forward budget, judicial appointments bills in intense Knesset push

As the state budget March 31 deadline looms, justice minister aims to ram through key judicial overhaul reform, while Haredi MKs insist on a...

12.03.2025 10

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Soccer announcer charged over interview with Hamas TV, praise for terror groups

Said Hassanin, who was fired from jobs with the Bnei Sakhnin soccer team and Nas Radio, indicted after interview with Hamas’s Al Aqsa TV station in...

12.03.2025 10

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A handful of residents return to Palestinian hamlet depopulated by settler violence

Khirbet Zanuta head Faez Tel says other residents afraid to return: ‘There is no place left where settlers are not taking land, not making problems’

12.03.2025 30

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Sweeping gag order slapped on probe into Netanyahu aides’ alleged ties to Qatar

Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court prohibits sharing details, including from foreign media, of police investigation into alleged work for Gulf states...

11.03.2025 50

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West Bank illegal outposts, land appropriation hit record high in 2024 — watchdog

Left-wing Peace Now says government has completed groundwork for ‘de facto annexation of West Bank,’ after key administrative powers are...

06.03.2025 20

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Levin initiates process of firing AG; opposition says he’s destroying democracy, unity

Justice minister calls Baharav-Miara ‘the long arm of the government’s opponents’; opposition leaders warn long-threatened move harms rule of...

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Over 200 anti-Israel demonstrators protest Bennett event at Columbia University

Pro-Palestinian groups accuse former prime minister of being a war criminal; small group of pro-Israel activists hold counter-protest; talk goes ahead...

05.03.2025 30

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AG instructs defense minister to enact sanctions on draft-dodging ultra-Orthodox

Baharav-Miara says that with military enlistment not meeting targets, Katz must hold an urgent hearing to advance punitive measures

05.03.2025 30

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Court insists alternative defense witnesses take stand when Netanyahu not testifying

Prosecutors argue testimony of law enforcement officials could ‘taint authenticity’ of Netanyahu’s subsequent testimony, but court rules pace of...

04.03.2025 10

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