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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

דונלד טראמפ מוג'תבא חמינאי מצור נמל איראן

Trump’s Iran deadlines keep passing and nothing is happening

Islamic Republic military spokesman: 'Iran is ready for war'; Regime-affiliated newspaper links situation to World Cup - 'a memory that will return at every World Cup'; These are the previous ultimatums issued by the US president that have been ignored

Netael Bandel, Lior Ben Ari | 05.26.26

Netanyahu’s pick for Mossad director could spark senior resignations

Outgoing Mossad chief David Barnea openly opposes Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman’s appointment, while the agency prepares a June 2 handover ceremony as the High Court weighs petitions challenging the nomination

Itamar Eichner, Netael Bandel | 05.18.26

‘Acting in bad faith’: Mossad chief nominee blasts attorney general in High Court fight

Roman Gofman accuses Gali Baharav-Miara of acting in bad faith after she submitted new allegations tied to a key witness in petitions challenging his appointment as Mossad chief

Netael Bandel | 05.15.26

Netanyahu battles pancreatic cancer rumors in libel suit

Prime minister says his health is 'in the top decile' as he sues journalists over reports he had pancreatic cancer and faces scrutiny over his medical timeline

Lihi Gordon, Netael Bandel | 05.14.26

AG flags claims Netanyahu’s Mossad pick hid contact with investigator

The request centers on Gofman’s alleged role in the officer’s continued employment at the Mossad, as the High Court weighs petitions against his appointment as spy chief

Netael Bandel | 05.14.26

Mossad chief warned Gofman case crossed agency’s red lines, opinion reveals

Newly released dissent by retired judge Asher Grunis details David Barnea’s objections, citing the alleged use of a minor in an unauthorized military influence operation and warning that Mossad’s secrecy demands stricter integrity standards

Netael Bandel | 05.10.26

ראש הממשלה במסיבת עיתונאים משותפת עם מתאם שו"ן

'Responsibility for national security entrusted to PM': Netanyahu defends Mossad chief pick in court

PM says national security decisions rest with him alone, as petitions challenge Roman Gofman’s nomination for spy chief over his alleged approval of using a minor in an unauthorized influence operation

Netael Bandel, Roy Rubinstein | 05.08.26

Court orders Netanyahu to submit cancer records in health libel suits

Judge seeks sealed records showing when Netanyahu’s prostate cancer was discovered, after he sued two critics over claims about his health

Netael Bandel | 05.07.26

Netanyahu returns to court in corruption trial after two-month wartime absence

Netanyahu had been due to testify Monday, but about an hour before the hearing was set to begin, his attorney, Amit Hadad, asked the court to cancel his appearance

Netael Bandel | 04.28.26

High Court gives government 2 months to present Oct. 7 inquiry plan

Justices say no Oct. 7 inquiry after 2.5 years is 'unacceptable,' but note the government has broad discretion and court intervention carries difficulties

Netael Bandel | 04.27.26

Top court hears petitions seeking Oct. 7 state inquiry

High Court of Justice hears petitions on a state commission into Oct. 7 failures, bars the public over disruption fears and weighs a government claim that judges lack authority to order such a probe

Netael Bandel, Idan Bloemhof | 04.23.26

דקת דומייה בתל אביב לזכר חללי מערכות ישראל

Herzog: war generation deserves to dream about day after, it deserves hope

Nation pauses as siren marks Memorial Day for 25,648 fallen; Western Wall ceremony begins with leaders honoring victims, while nationwide events and tributes unfold and bereaved families are commemorated across Israel

Netael Bandel | 04.20.26

High Court blocks Ben-Gvir firing, imposes limits pending talks

Court orders limits on police appointments and public remarks, gives parties until May 3 to reach agreement after marathon hearing on alleged interference in police operations and calls for dismissal

Netael Bandel | 04.16.26