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Ministerial panel to weigh bill that could derail Bennett’s political comeback

Measure would require former party leaders to settle unpaid debts before launching new parties; Bennett blasts bill as 'anti-democratic' and 'unconstitutional' as coalition struggles to secure a majority

Tova Zimuky, Yuval Karni, Alexandra Lukash | 10.26.25

Knesset panel backs bill to ban publishing photos of suspects before indictment

Under the bill, initiated by lawmakers Eitan Ginzburg of the National Unity party and Tally Gotliv of Likud, it would be illegal to photograph or publish a photo of a detainee during the initial detention period before charges are filed

Tova Zimuky | 10.21.25

Legal officials slam Bismuth proposal for enabling Haredi draft evasion

Senior legal officials say the draft principles by Boaz Bismuth, head of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, entrench Haredi draft evasion and restore yeshiva funding without enlistment — calling it unrealistic and unlikely to pass Supreme Court review

Tova Zimuky | 10.17.25

With hostages back home, Israel moves to fast-track tribunal for Hamas terrorists involved in October 7 massacre

Justice Minister Yariv Levin and senior lawmakers push legislation enabling prosecution, and possible death sentences, for captured Nukhba terrorists, as officials warn of legal and diplomatic complexities surrounding unprecedented effort

Tova Zimuky | 10.16.25

Greta Thunberg deported to Greece; Spanish Gaza flotilla activist who bit prison officer arrested

Spanish activist Reyes Rigo Serviá, an acupuncture therapist from Mallorca, was detained after allegedly biting a medical staffer at Ketziot Prison in southern Israel; police now seek to extend her detention by seven days after initially planning her deportation

Itamar Eichner, Liran Tamari, Tova Zimuky, Roi Rubinstein | 10.06.25

Ministers approve David Zini as next Shin Bet chief

Government confirm appointment despite legal petitions; AG sees no barrier as Zini signs conflict-of-interest pact amid concerns over Netanyahu ties and past pressure on agency heads

Itamar Eichner, Tova Zimuky | 09.30.25

Knesset panel approves broadcast bill despite attorney general’s opposition

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi’s bill passed the Cabinet committee despite Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara’s warning that it poses serious risks to press freedom and could invite political influence in news broadcasts

Tova Zimuky | 09.21.25

Far-right MK advances bill to divide attorney general role amid legal battle over dismissal

The bill proposed by Simcha Rothman seeks to split the attorney general’s office into three separate roles—a government legal adviser, a state prosecutor and a representative in all courts

Tova Zimuky | 08.31.25

Shas leader Aryeh Deri, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Attorney general rejects Netanyahu plan to let draft dodgers join Uman pilgrimage

Gali Baharav-Miara rules government has no authority to block enforcement against draft evaders, sparking backlash from ultra-Orthodox leaders and vows from opposition to petition High Court of Justice if plan advances

Tova Zimuky, Shilo Freid | 08.29.25

AG claims dismissal tied to Netanyahu graft trial, Haredi draft row

Hours before government vote on her dismissal, Gali Baharav-Miara condemns move as an illegal attempt to remove her from PM's ongoing criminal trial, accusing Levin of seeking a pliant legal adviser

Tova Zimuky | 08.04.25

'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

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

Radical Haredim block Highway 4, destroy draft notices as coalition crisis ramps up

Attorney general says more than than 50,000 military draft notices to ultra-Orthodox Jewish men next month, as Netanyahu races to prevent ultra-Orthodox from leaving government

Shilo Freid, Tova Zimuky, Sivan Hilaie, Shalev Kachlon | 06.05.25

Attorney general on appointing Bar's replacement: 'Netanyahu has serious conflict of interest, cannot choose next Shin Bet head'

In her opinion, Gali Baharav-Miara called prime minister's decision to appoint Maj. Gen. David Zini to the position 'invalid and unlawful' and that even if another minister handles his promotion 'there is serious doubt as to whether Zini can be appointed to the role'

Tova Zimuky | 05.26.25

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

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

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