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Israel’s Supreme Court freezes government move to expel aid groups from Gaza

Justice Dafna Barak-Erez issues interim order blocking revocation of licenses over dispute about providing lists of Palestinian staff, citing a 'substantial legal disagreement' pending a full hearing

Itamar Eichner, Netael Bandel | 02.27.26

Coalition erupts in anger after High Court orders equal prayer access at Western Wall

Judges gave the government three months to advance construction linking the egalitarian plaza to the Wall stones, prompting calls from coalition leaders to pass legislation placing the site solely under the Chief Rabbinate

Shilo Freid, Netael Bandel, Tova Zimuky, Yaron Drukman | 02.20.26

Court reinstates travel ban on Netanyahu chief of staff in ‘night meeting’ probe

Judge Michael Karshen said suspicion against Tzachi Braverman has strengthened, criticized a lower court for deviating from legal norms and backed police handling of the ongoing Lahav 433 investigation

Netael Bandel | 02.17.26

Qatari official appointed to Trump's Gaza Board of Peace linked to Qatargate investigation

Shin Bet and police are examining ties between Ali al-Tawadi and Israeli business figures as part of a probe into suspected influence operations and projects dating back to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Netael Bandel | 02.17.26

IDF reservist, civilian charged with using state secrets to bet on military operations

Indictment says the pair placed wagers on Polymarket based on internal intelligence; prosecutors stress no senior defense officials are involved

Netael Bandel | 02.12.26

High Court orders Netanyahu to explain why Ben-Gvir should not be fired

Court demands PM justify why national security minister should stay in office amid claims he abused his powers and politicized police

Netael Bandel | 02.04.26

Attorney General tells Supreme Court: Government violated draft ruling, undermining rule of law

In sharp response to contempt of court petition, AG confirms government had not acted to enforce law against Haredi tax evaders and called for implementation of Justice Noam Sohlberg's warning: 'A dangerous opening for the rule of unbridled power'

Shilo Freid, Netael Bandel | 01.12.26

Supreme Court freezes one billion shekels for ultra-Orthodox education institutions

Freeze comes after after a Yesh Atid petition, pending a January 8 hearing; Lapid called the funds illegal; Haredi parties accused the court of waging war on religious education

Netael Bandel, Shilo Freid, Moran Azulay | 12.31.25

כתבה בעניין הארכת מעצרו של סופיאן מסלוחי

'Israeli Michael Jackson' may be acquitted 30 years after murder conviction

Sufian Maslouhi, convicted in 1994 of killing jeweler Menashe Atar, claims his confession was coerced through abuse and isolation; prosecutors now support his acquittal, though he’ll stay in prison until 2036 for a separate murder conviction

Netael Bandel | 12.30.25

Supreme Court chief freezes decision to close down Army Radio

After the AG supported freezing government's decision to close the military station on March 1, Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit ruled that the procedure would be frozen until the petitions are decided; 3 judges considered liberal will hear the petition

Netael Bandel | 12.28.25

Top court upholds David Zini’s appointment as Shin Bet chief

High Court rejects petitions by 2-1, as Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit faults review of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s role in the appointment, while majority stresses restraint in senior security nominations

Netael Bandel | 12.28.25

Two scandals, one office: Qatar messages, Germany leak and ongoing probes

Who initiated the leak of the ‘Hamas document’ to a German newspaper, how much Prime Minister Netanyahu knew, and whether senior aides could face security charges as the Bild and Qatar-Gate affairs continue to unfold

Netael Bandel | 12.26.25

דיון בבג"ץ בעתירות לפיטורי ראש השב"כ רונן בר

Top court swamped by petitions in escalating government showdown

High Court of Justice weighs unprecedented wave of challenges to Knesset laws and government moves, deepening clash between branches of power

Netael Bandel | 12.23.25

מטוסי מטוס קרב F-16 F16 של חיל האוויר הישראלי ב תרגיל הבינלאומי בלו פלאג Blue Flag ב בסיס עובדה

Air Force reserve officers who called for an end to war will be reinstated

Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar decided to reinstate the 15 reserve officers who were suspended after they signed a letter calling for an end to the war and the return of the hostages; 'With reduction in intensity of the fighting, there is no longer an obstacle to summoning them for reserve duty'

Netael Bandel | 12.17.25

High Court unanimously annuls government decision to dismiss attorney general

In a decision issued by a panel of seven justices, the court found that the government’s changes to the mechanism for removing the attorney general were unlawful

Netael Bandel | 12.14.25