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Netanyahu’s Likud primary wins came with costly setbacks
Analysis: Firebrand Tally Gotliv was pushed back and Netanyahu-backed regional candidates won, but critic David Bitan survived efforts to oust him and his candidate beat the prime minister’s pick for the ‘new woman’ slot
Moran Azulay
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08.18.26
Eli Cohen tops tense Likud primary as several ministers fall short
After some 75,000 Likud members cast their ballots, final results put Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana second and Justice Minister Yariv Levin third, while several serving ministers remain outside realistic spots on Likud’s next election slate
Moran Azulay, Amir Ettinger
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08.18.26
Four years on, Levin’s judicial overhaul leaves Israel divided and facing a reckoning
Justice minister failed to enact much of his original plan, but battles over judicial appointments, the attorney general and court powers have left Israel’s legal system strained, its institutions divided and the next election poised to determine what comes next
Tova Zimuky
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07.23.26
The law that could let Israel’s government police itself | Explainer
The law allows Israel’s government to reject the attorney general’s legal opinions, appoint its own courtroom counsel and potentially ease Gali Baharav-Miara’s removal
Tova Zimuky
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07.15.26
Knesset passes sweeping law allowing government to override attorney general
The measure allows Israel’s government to reject the attorney general’s interpretation of the law, choose its own courtroom representation and potentially change the process for removing the current officeholder; Netanyahu absent from vote
Amir Ettinger, Shilo Freid
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07.15.26
Amid escalating constitutional crisis, Levin calls to defy High Court on state comptroller vote
Justice minister says Michael Rabello, Netanyahu’s former personal attorney, should assume the state comptroller role despite a High Court ruling ordering a new Knesset vote; judges set no deadline for the election
Shilo Freid, Netael Bandel
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07.08.26
Former chief justices warn government defiance of High Court is ‘final nail in coffin of democracy’
Aharon Barak, Dorit Beinisch, Asher Grunis, Esther Hayut and Uzi Vogelman say government threatens rule of law, warning that court rulings must be obeyed to prevent democratic collapse and anarchy
ynet
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07.06.26
Likud ministers accused of pushing to scrap primaries over fears for their political future
Party lawmakers claim Yariv Levin and Israel Katz are behind efforts to avoid internal elections, saying senior figures fear losing their standing as Netanyahu weighs a compromise slate plan
Yuval Karni
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06.17.26
Death penalty, including for rape: October 7 tribunal bill heads to Knesset vote
Proposal will create a special military court in Jerusalem, with trials grouped by attack sites and defendants mostly appearing by video
Nina Fox
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05.10.26
400 suspects, 1,164 prosecutors: how Israel’s October 7 trials take shape
A special military court in Jerusalem will hear Oct. 7 cases, with public broadcasts, victim safeguards and possible death sentences for crimes including murder and rape
Tova Zimuky
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05.09.26
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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01.12.26
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