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What the High Court ruling means for oversight of the military prosecutor probe

Explainer: Top court strikes down Yariv Levin’s nominee to oversee Sde Teiman leak probe but affirmed his right to appoint a replacement—setting strict conditions and marking a precedent in limiting the attorney general’s exclusive authority

Tova Zimuky, Netael Bandel | 11.16.25

Top court bars judicial ombudsman from overseeing Sde Teiman probe, lets Levin pick replacement

High Court rules retired Judge Asher Kula cannot oversee investigation into outgoing IDF legal chief due to current role, but allows justice minister to appoint an alternative supervisor for the sensitive inquiry

Netael Bandel, Tova Zimuky | 11.16.25

Attorney general urges High Court to block judge’s appointment in Sde Teiman leak investigation

Gali Baharav-Miara sharply criticized Justice Minister Yariv Levin’s push for appointment, calling it an unprecedented attempt to interfere in an ongoing criminal process

Netael Bandel | 11.10.25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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