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Yariv Levin, Gali Baharav-Miara and Simcha Rothman
Military advocate general affair sparks renewed push to split attorney general role
Israel’s legal system braces for High Court hearings on petitions both against the attorney general’s involvement in a probe and the appointment of Asher Kula; meanwhile, MK Rothman advances legislation to split the AG role: 'No one should hold all the strings'
Tova Zimuky | 11.08.25
בסיס שדה תימן
After resignation, IDF faces key questions in Tomer-Yerushalmi investigation
The resignation of Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi is just the start; she may face charges of obstruction and false affidavit; the IDF chief may appoint a civilian replacement; it's still unclear who will investigate — or what it means for ongoing cases
Yoav Zitun, Liran Tamari | 11.01.25
בסיס שדה תימן
Top IDF lawyer faces criminal probe after admitting to misleading High Court
Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi’s abrupt departure and confession come amid a criminal probe into alleged obstruction and false statements to the High Court, deepening a scandal that has shaken the military and sparked fierce political backlash
Tova Zimuky, Yoav Zitun, Yuval Karni | 10.31.25
ועדת החוקה חוק ומשפט
Government signals willingness to reconsider attorney general’s dismissal
In late-night filing, government says it may reverse firing of Gali Baharav-Miara through Grunis Committee if it can convene without a former justice minister and complete its work in two weeks; officials blast court orders as undemocratic
Netael Bandel | 09.15.25
גלי בהרב-מיארה
Israel could make military service mandatory for Arab citizens, AG tells Supreme Court
Baharav-Miara argues government alone can set or change policy on military service for Israeli Arabs, stressing exemption is longstanding, distinct from Haredi service rules and cannot be altered by IDF without political approval
Netael Bandel | 09.07.25
מחבלי נוח'בה במעצר
Israel fails to provide adequate food for Palestinian prisoners, High Court rules
In a 2-1 ruling, the court said prison food for Palestinian inmates may not meet legal standards, siding with rights groups; Ben-Gvir blasted the decision: 'Our hostages in Gaza have no court to protect them, while murderous rapists shamefully do'
Netael Bandel | 09.07.25
דיון בג"ץ בחוק הנבצרות
Top court orders government to justify bid to fire attorney general
High Court of Justice freezes bid to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, urging ministers to return to formal search committee and give their response by Sept. 14, as Justice Minister Levin blasts ruling as 'absurd'
Netael Bandel | 09.01.25
ועדת החוקה חוק ומשפט
Ministers vote unanimously to dismiss attorney general, sparking legal showdown
Gali Baharav-Miara calls dismissal process 'blatantly illegal' and urges the High Court to halt it, warning of lasting damage to Israel’s legal system and civil service as ministers push ahead with plans to finalize her removal
Netael Bandel | 07.20.25
Justice Minister Yariv Levin, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara
Top court rules government cannot immediately dismiss attorney general, citing need for judicial review
Deputy Chief Justice Sohlberg denies interim injunctions but rules any dismissal of Baharav-Miara requires judicial review time; ministerial panel urges her removal over 'fundamental disagreements,' while AG calls process flawed
Netael Bandel | 07.18.25
רובי ריבלין בביקור באושוויץ בירקנאו
Stolen Jewish property archive to open after Holocaust survivors' Supreme Court petition
A database containing 2 million Jewish property items will reopen to the public following Holocaust survivors’ requests
Itamar Eichner | 06.10.25
דיון בבג"ץ בעתירות לפיטורי ראש השב"כ רונן בר
Goverment attorney: Shin Bet chief staying is a security risk; Justice Amit rejects 'fearmongering'
Judges heard eight separate petitions filed against Netanyahu's decision to end tenure of Ronen Bar, made amid public criticism over intelligence failures that led to October 7 attacks and Qatargate probe; Court session ends with judges giving government and AG time to reach a 'creative solution'
Netael Bandel | 04.08.25
גלי בהרב-מיארה, בנימין נתניהו, רונן בר
Israel’s lack of a formal constitution has created a ‘constitutional crisis’
Tensions rise between the executive and judiciary as Netanyahu’s government seeks to dismiss top officials in the midst of war and scandal  
Keren Setton/The Media Line | 03.24.25
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shin Bet director Ronen Bar
Top court freezes dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar
High Court of Justice issues injunction on ouster of secret service head, hours after Netanyahu signaled he would not honor such ruling; decision triggers backlash from senior officials, deepening tensions between judiciary and government ahead of April 8 hearing on case
Itamar Eichner, Moran Azulay | 03.21.25
פטיש בית משפט
Supreme Court fines petitioners for relying on AI-generated fake rulings in legal filings
Court dismisses petition and warns legal professionals would now be held fully accountable for AI-related errors and must 'exercise full caution' to curb growing trend
Lital Dobrovitsky | 03.02.25
בן גביר נכנס לדיון בבג"ץ בנושא מינויו לתפקיד השר לביטחון לאומי
High Court curtails Ben-Gvir’s police oversight powers
Justices uphold law expanding national security minister’s authority over police but issue restrictive interpretation, effectively hollowing it out; 'Once again, the court positions itself as the sovereign, trampling on the will of the voter,' Ben-Gvir protests
Netael Bandel | 01.02.25
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