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International Court of Justice · 48 stories
Abdullah Albadri, a 34-year-old Kuwaiti national, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 20 years for attempting an attack at the Israeli Embassy in London. He was…
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Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs is expected to resign from his post. He has been offered a new role representing the government in the High Court of Justice, with a potential fut…
The Green Party of England and Wales has been widely condemned, particularly by the European Green Party, for passing a motion that declared "Zionism is Racism" and rejected the t…
The Mezhibuz Hasidic community in Emmanuel celebrated Hoshana Rabbah with traditional prayers and customs on the night of the seventh day of Sukkot.
Five police officers are under investigation for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting Yadin White, a member of the Hebrew Israelite community in Eilat. The officers were questioned…
An arson attack at the Shoket wastewater treatment plant in southern Israel, allegedly due to a protection racket, has caused a severe environmental hazard. The disabled plant is…
Shin Bet chief David Zini warned he may reinstate administrative detention for violent Jewish extremists in the West Bank following a heated exchange with Minister Orit Strock. Th…
Lt. Col. Aryeh Amidror, the former Gaza Division intelligence officer, claims in a defense statement that he is the only IDF commander facing severe consequences for the October 7…
Israeli businessman Bebo Kovo received final approval for his $19 billion Tuscany Plan real estate project in Florida. The development near Orlando will feature thousands of apart…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's legal team has asked to postpone 18 trial hearings in his corruption case, citing conflicts with testimony in the submarine affair inquiry. The…
A Bar-Ilan University lecturer faces an indictment, causing concern among staff and students about the institution's international image. The university has suspended the lecturer…
Israeli model Moria Biton, 18, walked in the Chanel Spring-Summer 2027 fashion show in Paris. This follows her recent international work for brands like Lacoste, Armani, and Caval…
Israeli Minister of Justice Yariv Levin has ordered the extradition of crypto businessman Alexander Block to the United States to face charges of stealing $2.89 million. Block, wh…
Israel's Supreme Court ruled that travel agencies cannot charge commission fees on refunds for canceled flights. The court ordered travel company "Issta" to repay a customer the w…
Alireza Sepahi, arrested for protesting in Iran, was executed on Monday after surviving a heart attack that halted his initial execution attempt. His case highlights concerns over…
Israeli authorities have revoked the licenses of 12 insurance agents from the "Finbert" agency in connection with the "Slice" fraud case, where over 280 million shekels of client…
Anti-Zionist groups are organizing a protest in New York City on October 7, the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. The demonstration, supported by numerous organizations…
Israel's Shin Bet is assisting the UAE in investigating a FlyDubai pilot's attempted hijacking of a flight to Israel. The pilot, Hammam al-Hammami, attacked the captain and is sus…
A US federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against anti-Zionist protesters who targeted a New Jersey synagogue, ruling that their actions did not violate the FACE Act. The judge found…
Shin Bet chief David Zini has threatened to reinstate administrative detention for Jewish extremists if violence against Palestinians in the West Bank continues unabated. The meas…
Israel's Shin Bet is involved in interrogating an Omani co-pilot who attempted to hijack a flydubai flight to Israel. The hijacker reportedly sought revenge for events in Gaza and…
The Arab-led Joint List party is campaigning for Jewish and Arab votes in the upcoming elections to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and achieve peace. The party aims to add…
Hapoel Rishon LeZion signed former Nigerian international defender Oche Agbu, who has played for Udinese and Granada. Separately, Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa signed Yakov Abba.
Channel 14 anchor Magi Taviivi responded to former Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh, who called her colleagues "terror supporters" after a reporter was denied access to a campaign…
Israel's Knesset legal adviser is urging a swift vote for State Comptroller, a position vacant since July. The Knesset Speaker has yet to schedule the vote, despite a court order…
The ultra-Orthodox newspaper 'HaModia' is appealing a court decision that fined it approximately $60,000 for publishing an article that questioned the religious standing of four r…
Israeli activist Mordechai David announced plans to track down filmmaker Yuval Abraham internationally, citing Abraham's film alleging IDF war crimes in Gaza. David is fundraising…
The Israeli Basketball Association's disciplinary prosecutor is seeking a fine of at least 30,000 shekels for Hapoel Jerusalem after fans ignited flares, delaying a semi-final gam…
A right-wing publicist, Tamir Dortal, admitted to meeting with a Bar-Ilan University lecturer accused of planning a mass terror attack against Israeli Arabs, but failed to report…
A new report by the Alma Research and Education Center claims Hezbollah is using the Christian Independents for Lebanon group to promote its ideology and portray Israel as the mai…
During a campaign launch event, former Knesset member Sami Abu Shehadeh called a Channel 14 reporter and his outlet "terrorist supporters" after being denied entry. The incident o…
Shareholder Richard Deitz has asked a court to freeze actions related to Maccabi Tel Aviv's ownership structure amid a dispute over 9% of the club's shares. The legal battle invol…
Three years after the October 7th massacre, a Kan News project explores seven lingering questions about the events and their aftermath. Topics include the possibility of earlier h…
Investigative journalist Gerald Posner's analysis argues that Hamas's October 7 attacks meet the legal definition of genocide under the 1948 Genocide Convention. Posner examines H…
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana has asked Israel's High Court of Justice to delay the election of a new State Comptroller until after the next Knesset is sworn in, citing procedural is…
An Italian bill to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism is facing division within the political class. While proponents see it as a tool against hatred, opponents fear it cou…
Israel's Ministry of Finance is proposing a "Netflix tax" to impose an 18% VAT on digital services purchased by individuals from foreign companies. This move aims to equalize tax…
Richard Deych, a shareholder in Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club, has asked a court to stop other shareholders, the Racanati family and Shimon Mizrahi, from proceeding with share…
Richard Deytz has filed an urgent court request to halt changes in Maccabi Tel Aviv's ownership structure. He alleges that the Recanati family and Shimon Mizrahi are attempting to…
Channel 13's new owner, Assaf Rappaport, reportedly met with commentator Amit Segal to recruit him, though Segal is expected to stay at Channel 12. Meanwhile, Itay Dunkner was app…
A court has ordered journalist Hadas Steif and Galei Tzahal to pay NIS 600,000 to former Bar Association chairman Efi Naveh for invasion of privacy related to a phone hack. The st…
U.S. Vice President Jay DeVanse confirmed a review of security procedures after the Flydubai incident, stating no conclusive link to Iran has been found. Meanwhile, Israeli offici…
The International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem (ICEJ) organized a campaign during Sukkot to support businesses in Judea and Samaria and counter anti-Israel boycotts. Christian v…
Israel's Supreme Court will hear a petition regarding stipends for Haredi men in civil service roles, rejecting a bid to dismiss the case. The court will examine the disparity in…
Brazil's presidential election will go to a second round on October 25 between Flavio Bolsonaro and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The runoff highlights a deep ideological d…
Tarek Oweida, 53, of Jerusalem, has been indicted for allegedly maintaining contact for a year with a foreign agent who sought photographs of sensitive locations. Oweida did not c…
A judicial order has halted the eviction of the Mahmoud Arar family in Tamra, Israel, allowing them to sue the Israel Land Authority. The ruling, based on the argument of an expir…
Adit Finance will provide financial backing for a new 45-home residential project in the Adam settlement in the West Bank, developed by Binyanei Bar Amna and partners. The project…
