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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

אורית סטרוק בישיבת הסיעה של הציונות הדתית

Lawmaker Orit Strock is only woman named to Muslim Sharia court committee

Controversy as Israel Bar Association excludes Muslim women from Sharia Judge Selection Committee for 1st time in a decade and elects two male representatives; Strock, the government’s representative, will represent Muslim women on the nine-member committee

Netael Bandel | 04.21.25

Israel to indict 22 Hamas terrorists who participated in October 7 massacre in Nir Oz

Charges made possible after evidence recovered by IDF, Shin Bet in Gaza during war; US assists in efforts but asked to hold off on indictments to allow Israel to first press charges; hundreds of terrorists to be charged for same offense in historic proceeding

Netael Bandel | 04.20.25

כתבה בעניין הארכת מעצרו של סופיאן מסלוחי

31 years after murder conviction, retrial requested for 'Israeli Michael Jackson'

Public Defender’s Office filed a request for a retrial for Sufian Masluhi, who was convicted in 1994 of murdering jewelry dealer Menashe Atar; The claim: His confession was 'false, made under distress, isolation and sexual assault,' and led to him being the only one convicted out of nine defendants

Netael Bandel | 04.10.25

High Court blocks firing of Shin Bet chief, bars Netanyahu from naming replacement

After 11-hour hearing, judges rule Ronen Bar will stay on and can't be fired April 10; PM barred from naming replacement; court gives government and AG 2 weeks to resolve; lawmaker slams decision, urges disobedience: 'Illegal, unauthorized order'

Netael Bandel, Moran Azulay | 04.08.25

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