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רה"מ בנימין נתניהו ושלמה קרעי במליאה - דיון 40 חתימות

Knesset passes Karhi media law despite warnings to press freedom

The law makes it easier to establish news channels with limited regulation and ends the required separation between channel owners and news companies; opponents warn it could increase political and commercial influence over journalism

Amir Ettinger | 07.16.26

Netanyahu sells out commuters to save his Haredi deal; Israelis will keep sitting in traffic for years

A landmark reform meant to untangle Israel’s buses, trains, bike lanes and traffic was pulled from the Knesset agenda under ultra-Orthodox pressure, likely delaying relief for millions by at least a year, leaving commuters stuck in worsening traffic

Sivan Hilaie | 07.16.26

Israel spirals into unprecendented constitutional crisis as government votes to defy High Court

Ministers voted unanimously not to recognize actions by the Second Authority council restored by the court, including possible approval of Reshet 13’s sale, drawing warnings from legal officials and journalists’ groups

Itamar Eichner | 07.05.26

New AI platform lets attorneys practice depositions with virtual witnesses

DepoSim, an AI deposition training platform by Verbit and AltaClaro, simulates witnesses, opposing counsel and court reporters, with automated performance feedback

ynet Global | 06.19.26

Sweden tightens immigration rules: residency can be revoked for tax, work and conduct violations

Sweden approves a 'good behaviour' act, allowing migrant deportation for misconduct including unpaid taxes, undeclared work or extremist ties, and passes a whistleblowing law requiring public workers to report suspected undocumented migrants

ynet, News Agencies | 06.17.26

Lawyer ordered to pay 510,000 shekels after failing to detect loan scam

An Israeli court ordered a lawyer to pay about 510,000 shekels after ruling he negligently failed to identify red flags in a fraudulent deal involving a woman his client had never met

PsakDin | 05.22.26

Rabbinical court orders serially unfaithful husband to pay ex-wife 180,000 shekels

The former husband admitted he was unfaithful, and the rabbinical court ruled that under Jewish law he is considered a habitual adulterer, ordering him to pay his ex-wife part of the ketubah he signed at their wedding

Attorney Marina Weisfelner, PsakDin | 02.18.26

Red line in France? Lawmakers advance bill targeting modern antisemitism

The proposal seeks to address Nazi comparisons to Israel, calls for its destruction and justification of terrorism, while aiming to preserve freedom of expression

Attorney Julie Daniel, PsakDin | 01.20.26

Fired insurance agent awarded NIS 730,000 by Tel Aviv labor court

The Tel Aviv Labor Court ruled that the plaintiff is entitled not only to 12% of the profits from a health insurance venture he helped develop, but also to the same share of its future returns

Attorney Liran Kfir, PsakDin | 01.19.26

Ex-wife loses lawsuit seeking share of former husband’s exit windfall

Ex-husband’s stock options become highly profitable following a company exit a year after divorce agreement signed; woman claims crucial information withheld from her; court rules waiver clear and binding

Ofri Gofer | 12.26.25

'I was the favorite daughter-in-law': widow fails in bid to cancel mother-in-law’s will

After her husband was disinherited and later died, his wife contested the will, claiming his mother was not competent and was influenced by her daughters; the court rejected the claim

Psakdin | 12.02.25

Condo board wins ruling after family parked in others’ spaces for 48 years reverse order

A Rishon Lezion building committee won a ruling ordering a family to stop parking in spaces reserved for others after 48 years, with a land registrar saying long use did not create an easement and awarding the condo board 21,500 shekels in costs

Attorney Eldad Emet | 11.30.25

Strange but true: the world’s most bizarre sexual laws that remain in force

In Connecticut, kissing on Sundays is banned; in Malaysia, consensual oral sex is illegal; in Lebanon, bestiality is permitted—if the animal is female; here are ten bizarre sex-related laws from around the world that remain on the books

Or Sopher | 11.08.25

Court orders $138,000 compensation for man injured after falling from chair

Judge rules venue negligent for providing faulty chairs and increased the payout from an earlier award, citing the severity of his injuries and ongoing pain

Attorney Michael Brand | 08.04.25

הפגנה נגד אלימות כלפי נשים בכיכר הבימה בתל אביב

'No criticism or shut down': Israel renews debate on controversial NGO bill

Knesset committee advances bill to impose a 23% tax on donations from foreign governments to Israeli NGOs, aiming to curb foreign interference, sparking fierce criticism on freedom of speech

Shira Kadari-Ovadia | 07.21.25

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