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High Court freezes law shielding ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers from arrest

Justices halt measure less than a day after its passage, keeping enforcement in place as petitions challenge a temporary exemption for yeshiva students amid military manpower shortages and a widening political crisis over conscription

Netael Bandel, Shilo Freid | 07.15.26

Knesset told to rerun state comptroller vote despite calls to defy top court

Parliamentary legal adviser says lawmakers legally required to rerun election within weeks after High Court voided original vote, rejecting coalition arguments that the ruling can be ignored as the country heads toward elections

Netael Bandel, Amir Ettinger | 07.08.26

Amid escalating constitutional crisis, Levin calls to defy High Court on state comptroller vote

Justice minister says Michael Rabello, Netanyahu’s former personal attorney, should assume the state comptroller role despite a High Court ruling ordering a new Knesset vote; judges set no deadline for the election

Shilo Freid, Netael Bandel | 07.08.26

High Court warns government: Defying rulings could expose public servants to lawsuits

In response to the government’s declaration that it would not recognize a ruling on the Second Authority, Justices Yitzhak Amit, Alex Stein and Ruth Ronen said elected officials and civil servants are all required to act according to law

Netael Bandel | 07.07.26

Israel’s constitutional crisis deepens as 10 explosive petitions await High Court rulings

After the government said it would not honor a ruling on the Second Authority council, pending cases on the Judicial Selection Committee, October 7 inquiry, Ben-Gvir, Al Jazeera and election-period limits could trigger new clashes

Netael Bandel | 07.06.26

How a High Court order on TV regulation escalated into a constitutional crisis | Explainer

The government said it would not honor the ruling on the Second Authority council, raising warnings that officials may eventually be forced to choose between the cabinet and the court

Netael Bandel | 07.05.26

High Court voids Netanyahu lawyer’s election as state comptroller, orders new vote

Five-justice panel rules that violations of ballot secrecy may have affected the outcome, disqualifying Michael Rabello and requiring the Knesset to hold a new election

Netael Bandel | 07.02.26

Top court freezes Netanyahu attorney's appointment as state comptroller

Five Supreme Court justices froze Netanyahu defense attorney Michael Rabello’s appointment as state comptroller; MK Hanoch Milwidsky, who filmed himself behind the voting booth, urged defying the 'illegal decision'

Netael Bandel, Moran Azulay | 07.01.26

Why judges want Netanyahu’s bribery charge dropped in trial

After Netanyahu’s cross-examination ended in Case 4000, judges said prosecutors still face difficulties proving bribery, leaving the state with little room to revive the charge before closing arguments

Netael Bandel | 06.29.26

Netanyahu completes testimony in corruption trial after 98 hearings

PM concludes testimony in his ongoing trial, where he faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, telling the court he had endured '10 years of hell'

Netael Bandel | 06.24.26

High Court debates annulling appointment of Netanyahu lawyer as state comptroller

Petitioners seek to disqualify Michael Rabello’s election over claims lawmakers documented a secret Knesset ballot and cite his past work for Netanyahu; Knesset legal adviser says there is no evidence they were told to photograph votes

Netael Bandel | 06.18.26

After 94 court days, prosecutors finish cross-examining Netanyahu in corruption trial

PM’s questioning nears end in case alleging he discussed favorable coverage from a major newspaper publisher in exchange for backing limits on a rival free daily

Netael Bandel | 06.16.26

Netanyahu adviser indicted for leaking classified intelligence to foreign media

Jonatan Urich is charged with disclosing and possessing classified intelligence and destroying evidence; prosecutors want him barred from the Prime Minister’s Office and all secure facilities until the case concludes

Netael Bandel | 06.11.26

Roman Gofman cleared to become Mossad chief after High Court rejects petitions

Justices rule 2-1 that alleged failures in Ori Elmakayes affair do not amount to integrity flaw, clearing Netanyahu pick to replace David Barnea

Netael Bandel | 06.01.26

Bild affair: Netanyahu adviser accused of national security offenses over classified leak

Attorney general accuses him of disclosing and possessing classified information and destroying evidence, including intent to harm national security

Netael Bandel | 05.28.26