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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

This is why Netanyahu might be called to testify in leaked classified document case

PM defended his close adviser Jonatan Urich, accused of leaking a classified Hamas document to German newspaper 'Bild'; but security assessments suggest the leak risked exposing sensitive IDF intel methods in Gaza

Netael Bandel | 07.14.25

Netanyahu aide accused of leaking classified info on Gaza hostages, destroying evidence

According to charges, Jonathan Urich and Eli Feldstein shared info on Gaza hostages with fellow Netanyahu confidant Srulik Einhorn, intending to leak it to foreign media to influence public opinion and bypass military censorship

Netael Bandel | 07.14.25

New Qatargate revelations: Senior IDF official under investigation led critical Israeli missions in Qatar

New court documents reveal that Israel entrusted Maj. Gen. (res.) Yoav “Poli” Mordechai—now under investigation in Qatargate bribery scandal—with sensitive diplomatic missions in Qatar, including coordination around 2022 FIFA World Cup

Netael Bandel | 07.10.25

'War on Torah': Ultra-Orthodox leaders blast Haredi draft crackdown

Israel set to begin enforcing new Haredi draft plan this month, with tighter measures at border crossings and limited amnesty offer for draft dodgers; Haredi leaders accuse AG of targeting Torah study and violating coalition agreements

Tova Zimuky, Shilo Freid, Netael Bandel | 07.09.25

US lobbyist’s interview in Qatargate affair delayed again

Jay Footlik, a lobbyist reportedly paid by Qatar and seen as central to the case, had his scheduled interview canceled for the third time; he’s suspected of promoting Qatari interests and funding Netanyahu’s spokesman; reason remains unclear

Netael Bandel | 07.03.25

In landmark decision, Israeli court rules intoxication nullifies consent to sexual act

A Lod District Court ruling orders man to pay NIS 500,000 (approximately $135,000) in damages after finding that his cousin, then 18, was too intoxicated to consent when incident occurred at a banquet hall in central Israel

Netael Bandel | 07.01.25

Netanyahu appears in closed door hearing to postpone cross-examination in criminal trial

The prime minister appeals to the judges' panel, enlisting help from the Mossad chief and the head of military intelligence; judges agree to postpone testimony for a week; comes after support from Trump

Netael Bandel, Itamar Eichner | 06.29.25

Netanyahu thanks Trump after president calls for corruption trial to end

Netanyahu thanks the American president for his emotional support; the prime minister's attorney asked the court to suspend Netanyahu's cross examination for 2 weeks during 'a critical time for Israel's security'

Itamar Eichner, Tova Zimuky, Netael Bandel | 06.26.25

American Qatar lobbyist to be questioned over ‘Qatargate’ scandal

Jay Footlik to answer Israeli investigators' questions on payment to Netanyahu aide promoting Qatar; probe alleges lobbyist paid the prime minister's spokesperson Eli Feldstein, a salary while he was working for the government

Netael Bandel | 05.29.25

Attorney general forbids Netanyahu from appointing next Shin Bet head following High Court verdict

In landmark decision sought by attorney general, justices say Shin Bet's head is not a political appointee and must remain free of loyalty expectations from elected officials

Netael Bandel | 05.21.25

Judge slams police for using fake ChatGPT legal citations in court case

A Hadera court case revealed that police used AI-generated legal clauses from ChatGPT in a filing, prompting sharp criticism from the judge; error emerged during a dispute over a confiscated phone, leading to a partial ruling in favor of the suspect

Netael Bandel | 05.13.25

Supreme Court rules baby in IVF mix-up to stay with parents who raised her

Justices reject appeal of baby Sophia's biological parents; in a minority opinion, one justice says the biological father should be recognized but not have parental rights

Or Hadar, Netael Bandel | 05.11.25

Netanyahu accuses Shin Bet chief in court filings of lying about October 7

Prime minister files a sworn affidavit accusing Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar of mismanaging warnings ahead of the October 7 massacre, while stopping short of explicitly denying allegations he sought to override the judiciary

Itamar Eichner, Netael Bandel | 04.27.25

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