Justice Ministry
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Justice Ministry, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Attorney General to Add Security Charges in 'KeterGate' Case Against PM's Advisor and Others
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara plans to add security charges against PM Netanyahu's advisor Yonatan Urich, Eli Feldstein, and a former Mossad official in the 'KeterGa…
IDF Faces Delays in Prosecuting October 7 Attackers Amid Legal and Logistical Challenges
Three years after the October 7 attack, prosecution of the Noha terrorists faces significant delays due to legal and logistical issues, pushing indictments beyond the previously s…
Israeli Accountants Challenge Justice Ministry Over Trustee Appointment Rules
The Israeli Institute of Certified Public Accountants petitioned the Supreme Court against Justice Minister Yariv Levin, claiming trustee appointment rules discriminate against ac…
Justice Ministry Keeps Police Investigations Unit Selection Committee Member Secret Amid Pressure Campaign
The Israeli Justice Ministry is keeping a Police Investigations Department selection committee member's identity secret due to pressure from Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to…
Netanyahu Launches National AI Program to Secure Israel’s Global Leadership
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National AI Staff head Erez Eskal launched Israel’s National AI Program to secure global leadership and boost the economy. The plan expands G…
Israeli Justice Ministry Launches Pilot to Reform Senior Prosecutor Appointments Amid Legal Dispute
In July 2025, Israel's Justice Ministry launched a pilot program to reform senior prosecutor appointments by introducing objective selection tests, sparking a legal dispute with t…
Ramat Gan Man Faces Imminent Charges for Vandalism and Threats Against Israeli Media and Justice Ministry
A man in his 40s from Ramat Gan is set to face serious charges for vandalism and threats against Israeli media and the Ministry of Justice after his arrest on July 30. Police inve…
Justice Minister Iriv Levin Pushes Ahead With Police Investigations Unit Head Appointment Amid Legal Battle
Justice Minister Iriv Levin plans to proceed with appointing the head of the Police Investigations Unit despite election period restrictions, arguing the new law passed before ele…
Yossi Ahimeir Criticizes Court Ruling in Smotrich Defamation Case Against Channel 12
Yossi Ahimeir criticized a court ruling that found Knesset member Smotrich made a defamatory statement against victims of Hawara, calling the decision based on selective hearing a…
Haredi Businessman Dudi Apple Detained in Multi-Million Shekel Asset Concealment Probe
Haredi businessman Dudi Apple was detained by Lahav 433 on suspicion of hiding real estate assets worth tens of millions during bankruptcy. Three others, including former Likud MK…
Former MK and Business Figures Investigated for Multi-Million Shekel Tax Evasion
Former Likud MK Klein, contractor Dudi Apple, and others are investigated by Lahav 433 for evading tens of millions of shekels in taxes, with assets seized amid ongoing legal proc…
Israeli Court Approves Plea Deal for Senior Prosecutor Despite Justice Ministry Opposition
An Israeli court approved a plea deal for senior prosecutor Richard Salah, who faced charges of breach of trust and abuse of office, despite the Justice Ministry's opposition. Sal…
Israeli Supreme Court Demands Clarification from Yariv Levin on Police Investigations Department Appointments
The Israeli Supreme Court has asked Justice Minister Yariv Levin to clarify if he plans to proceed with three key appointments under the new Police Investigations Department law d…
Israeli Supreme Court Signals Delay in Appointing New Police Investigations Head Until After Elections
The Israeli Supreme Court signaled that appointing a new head for the Police Investigations Department will likely be delayed until after the October 2026 elections, pending gover…
Israeli Supreme Court Demands Justice Minister Clarify Police Investigations Chief Appointment During Election Period
The Israeli Supreme Court has ordered Justice Minister Yariv Levin to explain how he plans to appoint the head of the Police Investigations Unit during the election period, given…
Israel Opens New Justice Ministry Building with Public Square for Protests in Jerusalem
Israel opened a new Justice Ministry building in Jerusalem's National Quarter, featuring a public plaza designed for protests and community use. The 65,000-square-meter complex co…
Transport Minister Miri Regev Faces Setbacks as Key Promises Stall Amid Political Challenges
During Miri Regev's term as Israel's Transport Minister, several major initiatives including Uber legalization, a foreign airline hub, and stricter driving fines stalled due to po…
Israeli Justice Ministry Faces Legal Challenge Over New Police Investigation Oversight Role
Israel's Justice Ministry faces a Supreme Court challenge over a new law creating a politically appointed Coordinator with extensive control over police investigations, raising fe…
Roi Kahlon Emerges as Leading Candidate for Controversial Police Investigations Head Role
Roi Kahlon, under investigation for resume embellishment, is the leading candidate to head Israel's Police Investigations Department after a new law placed it under the Justice Mi…
Jerusalem Court Rejects MK Simcha Rothman's Defamation Suit Against Journalist Guy Peleg
Jerusalem court dismissed MK Simcha Rothman's defamation suit against journalist Guy Peleg and others, ruling the defendants proved the truth of the contested statement made durin…
Israel Approves Law Allowing Defense Lawyers in Police Interrogations of Minors and Disabled
Israel's Knesset passed a law allowing defense lawyers to attend police interrogations of minors and mentally disabled suspects, aiming to prevent false confessions and ensure fai…
Israeli Attorney General Opposes Police Investigation Reform Law, Warns of Political Interference
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has opposed a new police investigations reform law, warning it politicizes investigations and threatens police and media independence…
Israeli Police Chief Opposes New Police Investigations Department Law Citing Corruption Probe Fears
Israel Police Commissioner Danny Levi opposes a new law restructuring the Police Investigations Department, warning it will politicize the body and deter corruption probes. The la…
Israeli Public Broadcaster Challenges 25 Million Shekel Budget Cut in Supreme Court
The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation "Kan" petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn a 25 million shekel annual budget cut imposed by a last-minute amendment to the Communic…
Israeli Justice Ministry CEO Pushes Police Investigations Law Years Before Implementation
Itamar Donenfeld, CEO of Israel's Ministry of Justice, is advancing preparations for the Police Investigations Law set for 2027, prompting criticism that he seeks to weaken the cu…
Israel Delays Decision on Registering Otzma Yehudit Offshoot Party Despite Shin Bet Support
Israel's government delays a final ruling on registering the far-right party linked to Baruch Marzel and Michael Ben Ari despite Shin Bet's new supportive opinion. The Supreme Cou…
Israeli Justice Ministry Faces Legal Challenge Over New Police Investigations Unit Law
Israel's Justice Ministry faces legal challenges over a new law restructuring the Police Investigations Unit, with the Supreme Court considering a temporary freeze on its implemen…
German Neo-Nazi Activist Extradited and Placed in Male Prison Despite Gender Change
Marla-Swenja Liebich, a German neo-Nazi activist who legally changed her gender to female, was extradited from the Czech Republic and placed in a male prison in Germany despite he…
Israeli Police Investigations Unit Paralyzed as Justice Ministry Blocks Phone Decryption Technology
Israel's Police Investigations Department is paralyzed after the Justice Ministry blocked access to essential phone decryption technology, halting criminal investigations includin…
Israeli Supreme Court Freezes New Laws Amid Multiple Legal Challenges
Israel's Supreme Court swiftly froze a new law exempting ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers from arrest and is reviewing multiple other recent laws amid petitions challenging their lega…
Israeli Knesset Approves Law Reshaping Attorney General Role and Government Legal Authority
The Israeli Knesset approved a law redefining the Attorney General's role, reducing the binding nature of legal opinions and granting the government authority over legal positions…
Political Clash Threatens Vote on Controversial Israeli Legal Adviser Reform
A political dispute between Moshe Gafni and Bezalel Smotrich over salary increases for ultra-Orthodox kindergarten teachers has stalled a crucial Knesset vote on a bill to reduce…
Blue and White Blocks Justice Minister From Appointing Police Investigations Head Amid Legal Dispute
Blue and White party is blocking Justice Minister Yariv Levin from appointing the head of the Police Investigations Department due to ongoing Supreme Court review of the new Mahas…
Justice Ministry Rejects Most Freedom of Information Requests While Transport Ministry Fails to Report in 2025
In 2025, Israel saw a 21% rise in freedom of information requests, with the Ministry of Justice rejecting the most and the Ministry of Transport failing to report as required.
Israeli Parliament Delays Key Financial Reforms for Small Businesses Amid Political Deadlock
Israel's Knesset delays four major financial reforms supporting small businesses and market competition due to political priorities and upcoming dissolution. Key reforms include a…
Knesset Committee Chair Halts Sessions Over Justice Ministry Absences, Vows No Law Advancement
Knesset Constitution Committee Chair Smotrich stopped two meetings after Justice Ministry officials skipped both, threatening to block their legislation until they explain their a…
Shin Bet Chief David Zini Meets Journalist Yaakov Bardugo Amid Leak Investigation Controversy
Shin Bet chief David Zini met journalist Yaakov Bardugo at Shin Bet headquarters to discuss an investigation into an alleged leak to Channel 12. The meeting's disclosure prompted…
Israeli Parliament Committee Rejects 14,500 Opposition Amendments to Legal Adviser Role Split Bill
The Knesset's Constitution Committee rejected 14,500 opposition amendments to a bill splitting the Attorney General's advisory and representation roles after 21 hours of debate. T…
Former Judge Haran Feinstein Criticizes Supreme Court Over State Comptroller Appointment Dispute
Former judge Haran Feinstein condemned the Israeli Supreme Court for unlawfully opposing the government's appointment of Michael Rebilou as State Comptroller amid calls for new el…
Israeli Justice Ministry Revokes Security Firm License Over Extortion Scheme in Negev
The Israeli Ministry of Justice revoked the license of the Negev-based security firm "HaShomrim BaNegev" after uncovering its involvement in extortion disguised as security servic…
President Herzog Grants Partial Pardon to Former Manufacturers' Association Head Shraga Brosh
President Isaac Herzog partially pardoned Shraga Brosh, converting the remainder of his 10-month prison sentence to community service after six weeks served, citing his age, publi…
President Herzog Pardons Former Manufacturers Association Head Shraga Brosh After One and a Half Months in Prison
President Isaac Herzog pardoned Shraga Brosh, former Manufacturers Association chairman, after he served one and a half months of a one-year sentence for tax fraud. The remainder…
Deadly Prison Riot in Sri Lanka Leaves 26 Dead and Over 100 Injured
A deadly riot at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka killed 26 people, including seven guards, and injured over 100. The violence began from gang clashes and escalated into armed confront…
Israeli Justice System Faces Judge Shortages as Tel Aviv and Central District Courts Remain Unfilled
Israel's Judicial Selection Committee recently appointed judges to various courts but excluded the largest districts, Tel Aviv and Central, leaving critical vacancies unfilled. Th…
Shas MK Michael Malchieli Criticizes Gadi Eizenkot as Controlled by Kaplenist Elements
Shas MK Michael Malchieli condemned former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot as controlled by Kaplenist elements and defended Shas' opposition to draft reforms. He acknowledged par…
Adaltak Demands Finance Ministry's Accountant General Be Barred From Sorek Power Plant Affairs
Adaltak has petitioned Israel's Supreme Court to prevent Finance Ministry Accountant General Michal Abadi-Boiangiu from involvement in the Sorek power plant project due to a longs…
Israeli Parliament Passes Controversial Muezzin Noise Restriction Law Amid Political Rift
The Israeli Knesset passed the "Muezzin Law" restricting loudspeaker use in mosques to reduce noise, with support from Yisrael Beiteinu and Shas but opposition from Arab parties a…
Israeli Justice Minister Levin Appoints 26 New Judges Amid Judicial Reform Dispute
Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin signed off on 26 new judicial appointments, completing over 290 appointments this term amid judicial reform tensions. The appointments, made w…
