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Netanyahu freezes Western Wall bill amid dispute over egalitarian prayer section

After High Court orders progress on egalitarian plaza, prime minister cancels ministers’ vote on Orthodox-only proposal; justice minister says he will support Avi Maoz’s bill in Knesset

Shilo Freid | 02.22.26

Road safety panel with Ben-Gvir, who racked up 78 violations, pushes harsher traffic fines

The ministerial committee discussed sweeping penalties for phone use, speeding and red-light violations, including fines of up to $3,215 and immediate vehicle seizure for repeat offenders

Sivan Hilaie | 02.08.26

Police probe into military prosecutor leak ends, but commissioner withholds materials from AG

Three months after the former military advocate general’s suicide attempt, police say the probe into the Sde Teiman video leak is complete, but the police chief has decided not to transfer the case file to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara

Liran Tamari | 02.03.26

Crisis at Be’er Sheva District Court: Judge shortage deepens after president’s death, retirements

Following the death of court president Beni Sagi, the Be’er Sheva District Court faces a deepening crisis as a standoff with Justice Minister Yariv Levin stalls new judicial appointments, leaving the court critically understaffed

Ilana Curiel | 02.02.26

Coalition to declare Supreme Court ruling on 'reasonableness clause' null and void

New initiative by Justice Minister, Knesset Speaker and Likud lawmaker is expected to pass this week, saying Knesset will not recognize High Court rulings and orders regarding Judicial Selection Committee and reasonableness; Proposal says court 'has no authority to discuss basic laws'

Moran Azulay | 01.12.26

Levin slams top court, police after monitor in top IDF lawyer leak probe blocked again

Justice minister accuses High Court of shielding law enforcement and obstructing oversight of Tomer-Yerushalmi probe, after justices again rejected his pick to monitor case; Levin warns of deepening public distrust in judiciary

Tova Zimuky | 12.23.25

High Court strikes down Levin’s pick to oversee Sde Teiman leak case

Justices ruled Yosef Ben-Hemo could not serve as overseer because he was hired only temporarily and did not meet the requirement of a senior civil servant, stressing urgency cannot replace need for lawful and orderly process

Netael Bandel | 12.03.25

Retired judge Josefh Ben-Hamo, Justice Minister Yariv Levin, former military advocate general Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi

Top court debates Levin’s pick to oversee Sde Teiman leak probe

Judges hear petition challenging justice minister's choice of retired judge Josefh Ben-Hamo to oversee leak probe into ex-military prosecutor; state argues appointee violates court's criteria, while Levin warns delay risks obstructing justice

Netael Bandel | 11.27.25

Levin demands High Court lift ban on Sde Teiman leak probe overseer

Justice minister asks сourt to cancel injunction blocking retired judge Josefh Ben-Hamo's role in probe of ex-IDF legal chief Tomer-Yerushalmi

Netael Bandel | 11.23.25

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

Attorney general urges High Court to block judge’s appointment in Sde Teiman leak investigation

Gali Baharav-Miara sharply criticized Justice Minister Yariv Levin’s push for appointment, calling it an unprecedented attempt to interfere in an ongoing criminal process

Netael Bandel | 11.10.25

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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