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Still embroiled in a multifront war, Israel finds itself with no Shin Bet chief

Israel faces a looming security gap as Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar steps down without a confirmed successor, amid legal battles over Prime Minister Netanyahu’s contested appointment and investigations into his aides linked to the Qatargate affair

Itamar Eichner | 06.01.25

Netanyahu’s pick for Shin Bet head signals intentional showdown with judiciary

Opinion: Netanyahu's surprise nomination of Maj. Gen. David Zini to lead agency bypassed protocol and legal norms, raising questions whether move was meant to provoke judicial clash rather than secure national security leadership

Nadav Eyal | 05.27.25

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

$Benjamin Netanyahu, AG Gali Baharav-Miara (Photo: Yoav Dudkevitz, Ronen Zvulin \ Reuters)$

Government rejects state commission of inquiry into Oct. 7, votes to appoint political panel to investigate

Ministers want to appoint investigators into the failings leading up to the massacre, despite warnings from the AG, public opinion polling indicating a vast majority of the public supports it and the victims' demands

Itamar Eichner, Tova Zimuky, Roy Rubinstein | 05.05.25

PM wanted me to obey him, not court and to surveil protest leaders, Shin Bet head tells court

Bar submits open and classified letters in his sworn affidavit, tells Supreme Court he is concerned next chief to be unable to operate without fear of dismissal; He also questions motives behind his removal during Qatargate probe and hostage talks ; PMO says document is all lies

Netanel Bendel | 04.21.25

פעילות מארגון "נשות סקוטלנד" חוגגות את הפסיקה ב בריטניה שבה נקבע כי נשים טרנסג'נדריות טרנסיות לא נכללות בהגדרה המשפטית של אישה בחוק נגד אפליה

UK's top court says legal definition of woman refers to biological sex

Ruling overturns Scottish court decision appealed by advocacy group; 'we counsel against reading this judgment as a triumph for one or more groups in our society at the expense of another,' judge says

Reuters | 04.16.25

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

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

Goverment attorney: Shin Bet chief staying is a security risk; Justice Amit rejects 'fearmongering'

Judges heard eight separate petitions filed against Netanyahu's decision to end tenure of Ronen Bar, made amid public criticism over intelligence failures that led to October 7 attacks and Qatargate probe; Court session ends with judges giving government and AG time to reach a 'creative solution'

Netael Bandel | 04.08.25

'There’s no deep state, no dictatorship': Herzog calls to respect court, return all hostages

President demands respect for judicial independence ahead of critical Netanyahu-Trump hostage talks warns against destabilizing feuds between government branches and calls for expanded October 7 inquiry

Chen Artzi Sror | 04.07.25

משאיות משאית סיוע תקועות ב מצרים ליד מעבר רפיח אחרי הפסקת הכנסת סיוע הומניטרי ל עזה

Supreme Court unanimously rejects petitions to prevent cut to Gaza humanitarian aid

The justices ruled that Israel is acting according to the directives of the political echelon and its obligations under international and Israeli law; The court ruled that the 'law of belligerent occupation' does not apply to Israel, since Hamas has not lost its ability to exercise governmental powers in the Gaza Strip

Netael Bandel | 03.27.25

Isareli top court upholds freez on ouster of Shin Bet chief

Judges reject Prime Minister Netanyahu's request to remove their injunction but agree to allow the PM to interview candidates to replace Ronen Bar

Netanel Bendel, Itamar Eichner | 03.25.25

Israel’s lack of a formal constitution has created a ‘constitutional crisis’

Tensions rise between the executive and judiciary as Netanyahu’s government seeks to dismiss top officials in the midst of war and scandal

Keren Setton/The Media Line | 03.24.25

Israelis nationwide protest Shin Bet head dismissal; tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv

Demonstrations come amid renewed fighting in Gaza, looming government debate over removing Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and mounting public anger over so-called 'Qatargate' affair

ynet correspondents | 03.22.25

Ex-chief justice Aharon Barak warns: Israel is headed for civil war

Former Supreme Court chief justice warns of deepening internal divisions, criticizing government's moves on judiciary and opposes dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar—urging compromise to prevent further democratic erosion

Tova Zimuky | 03.20.25

Israel's Eurovision pick challenged in court

Creators opposing the selection of a song by Keren Peles claim conflicts of interest and demand a new selection process; legal action against Kan Broadcasting Corporation threatens to derail Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest

Ran Boker | 02.16.25

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