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Netanyahu gives nod to special tribunal to try October 7 terrorists

PM backs legislation creating a dedicated military court for Hamas attackers and hostage‑holders, rejecting a separate push to fold the cases into a mandatory death penalty law for terrorists

Tova Zimuky | 12.18.25

גלי בהרב מיארה, בנימין נתניהו, איתמר בן גביר

Attorney general presses Netanyahu for meeting over petitions challenging Ben-Gvir's authority

Gali Baharav-Miara signaled she won’t defend Ben-Gvir’s role in court, citing repeated legal violations; her request comes after the High Court struck down government efforts to change how an attorney general can be dismissed, blocking her ouster

Tova Zimuky | 12.15.25

Police move to renew criminal probe into 2021 Mount Meron disaster that killed 45

Probe was paused during state inquiry whose files were sealed; court order now releases materials, allowing AG to decide whether to resume the case amid warnings delays could block prosecutions and harm victims’ families

Tova Zimuky | 12.13.25

Attorney general won’t defend Netanyahu in High Court if he refuses to oust Ben-Gvir

Gali Baharav-Miara says national security minister has repeatedly interfered in police work, undermining police independence and forcing PM to defend his stance privately before the court

Tova Zimuky | 12.13.25

Police near end of Sde Teiman leak probe as Levin struggles to appoint special investigator

Investigators questioned former military advocate general and are examining whether any senior officials misled the attorney general or High Court, while the search for an external overseer remains stalled by strict court criteria

Meir Turgeman, Tova Zimuky | 12.08.25

Over two years since October 7 and hundreds of Nukhba terrorists remain untried

Officials warned prosecuting some 350 terrorists would require a new court, dozens of additional prosecutors and major funding, with the military legal system unprepared for the scale, complexity and infrastructure needed for the trials

Tova Zimuky | 12.03.25

AG warns Netanyahu that Ben-Gvir’s conduct could force move to oust him from office

Gali Baharav-Miara warns PM that Itamar Ben-Gvir’s repeated interference in police operations may no longer be legally defensible in the High Court, ahead of a petition set to be heard in the coming days

Tova Zimuky | 12.02.25

How Israel’s pardon system works, and what are Netanyahu's odds

PM's unprecedented pardon request while his criminal trial is still underway sets off a legal storm; senior source tells ynet it would amount to a political pardon; Netanyahu meets few standard criteria, including admitting guilt

Tova Zimuky | 12.01.25

Officials say new Haredi draft bill unlikely to pass High Court as coalition support is uncertain

Bill appears to fail the IDF’s manpower needs and equality standards, with officials adding that it entrenches Haredi draft evasion while restoring yeshiva funding without adding a single soldier

Tova Zimuky, Moran Azulay, Shilo Freid, Gilad Cohen | 11.27.25

Levin taps retired judge to oversee Sde Teiman leak probe, drawing fire from allies

Justice minister appoints retired Judge Josefh Ben-Hamo to lead sensitive investigation, drawing criticism over his qualifications, past rulings and reports of political involvement

Tova Zimuky, Saar Haas | 11.19.25

Despite High Court backing, Levin struggles to appoint investigator in ex-military prosecutor case

After court clears justice minister to appoint overseer in sensitive probe, strict criteria and political concerns leave ministry struggling to find a willing candidate; 'What matters is having someone investigate the investigators'

Tova Zimuky | 11.17.25

What the High Court ruling means for oversight of the military prosecutor probe

Explainer: Top court strikes down Yariv Levin’s nominee to oversee Sde Teiman leak probe but affirmed his right to appoint a replacement—setting strict conditions and marking a precedent in limiting the attorney general’s exclusive authority

Tova Zimuky, Netael Bandel | 11.16.25

Top court bars judicial ombudsman from overseeing Sde Teiman probe, lets Levin pick replacement

High Court rules retired Judge Asher Kula cannot oversee investigation into outgoing IDF legal chief due to current role, but allows justice minister to appoint an alternative supervisor for the sensitive inquiry

Netael Bandel, Tova Zimuky | 11.16.25

Government to debate state inquiry into Oct. 7 following High Court push

Following High Court demand for update within 30 days, government to clarify stance as attorney general reps stress: only a state commission can reveal the full truth behind October 7 events

Tova Zimuky, Itamar Eichner | 11.16.25

Sde Teiman leak affair throws Judiciary into turmoil, bolstering Levin’s push to weaken oversight

Analysis: Conflicting opinions, political clashes and shifting authority have thrown the judiciary into crisis — a chaos that critics say serves Justice Minister Yariv Levin’s long-term goals

Tova Zimuky | 11.09.25

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