Ministry of Justice

Israeli Bar Association Demands Knesset Convene to Elect State Comptroller After Supreme Court Ruling

Following a Supreme Court ruling invalidating the election of Israel's State Comptroller, the Bar Association demands the Knesset convene to elect a new comptroller. Knesset Speak…

Israeli Council Head Investigated for Alleged Polygamy with Four Wives and 45 Children

An Israeli council head is being investigated for allegedly marrying four women simultaneously and fathering 45 children. The probe is ongoing amid a rise in polygamy investigatio…

Israel Plans to Exempt Over 93% of Small Businesses from Class Action Lawsuits

Israel's Justice Ministry is set to exempt small businesses with annual turnovers up to 9 million shekels from class action lawsuits, affecting over 93% of Israeli businesses. The…

Israeli Supreme Court Halts Appointment of New Police Investigations Head Pending Final Ruling

The Israeli Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the appointment of a new head for the Police Investigations Department amid legal challenges to its subordination to the Justice…

Trump Envoy to Turkey Faces Backlash Over Syria Stance and Golan Comments

Tom Barrack, Trump's envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey, faces calls for resignation from Trump's allies over his support for Turkey and controversial comments on the Golan H…

Man Wearing Tel Aviv Municipality Vest Vandalizes Media Offices and Threatens Journalists

Abraham Hadi, wearing a Tel Aviv municipality vest, vandalized media offices and the Ministry of Justice in July 2026, threatening journalists over coverage of a military detentio…

Netanyahu Condemns Erdogan as Anti-Semitic Tyrant, Vows Strong Action Against Turkey

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned Turkish President Erdogan as an anti-Semitic tyrant and vowed strong action against Turkey following Israeli airstrikes in Syria aimed a…

Turkey Requests Interpol Red Notice Against Netanyahu Amid Rising Tensions

Turkey has formally requested Interpol to issue a Red Notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others over alleged crimes related to the 2010 Gaza flotilla raid. T…

Turkey Issues Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu Over Alleged Genocide

Turkey has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of genocide, with Turkish officials affirming continued support for Palestinians and c…

Israeli Attorney General Demands Increased Enforcement Against Draft Dodgers Amid Police Reluctance

First Israeli Bedouin Judge Requests Transfer North Due to Crime Threats in South

Nasser Abu Taha, Israel's first Bedouin judge, has sought to relocate from southern to northern Israel due to threats from criminal figures in the Arab community. The threats rela…

Israeli Court Seeks Dissolution of 'HaAtid' Association Over Financial Misconduct Allegations

The Israeli Ministry of Justice's Registrar of Associations has petitioned the Haifa District Court to dissolve the HaAtid association in Jadeidi-Makr due to suspected financial m…

Legal Sources Say Former Military Advocate May Accept Plea Deal Amid Yemen Field Leak Case

The former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi may face a plea deal in the Yemen Field leak case after the Supreme Court allowed State Attorney Amit Isman to continue…

Israeli Attorney General Calls for Expanded Enforcement Against Draft-Dodging Ultra-Orthodox

Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara demands expanded enforcement against ultra-Orthodox men avoiding military service, despite rising enlistment. She calls for increased…

Israeli Ministry Reopens Investigation Into Canadian Medical Cannabis Dumping Amid Industry Dispute

Israel's Ministry of Economy has reopened an investigation into alleged dumping of Canadian medical cannabis imports, citing significant harm to local producers. The probe was pre…

MK Rotman Criticizes Government Legal Advisor Over Police Investigations Reform

MK Simcha Rotman criticized government legal advisor Gali Baharav-Miara over the Police Investigations Department reform law, highlighting conflicts of interest in the current sys…

Former Military Advocate Faces Possible Plea Deal in Shde Teiman Case After Supreme Court Ruling

After the Supreme Court returned the Shde Teiman case to prosecution, former military advocate Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi faces renewed legal review and possible plea deal amid politi…

Israeli Bar Association Ethics Committee Chair Faces Conflict of Interest Allegations

The Israeli Bar Association's Disciplinary Tribunal found its Ethics Committee chairman, Menachem Mushkovich, conflicted due to paid insolvency appointments, leading to dismissal…

Israeli Attorney General Seeks Supreme Court Halt on Police Investigations Department Appointments Until After Elections

Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has asked the Supreme Court to halt appointments to the new Police Investigations Department leadership until after elections, citing p…

Thousands Participate in Hebrew Law Sabbath to Highlight Jewish Legal Values in Israel

Thousands across Israel will participate in the upcoming Hebrew Law Sabbath, featuring lectures on the influence of Jewish legal principles on Israel's justice system. Led by Prof…

Israeli Supreme Court Allows State Attorney to Lead Probe into Military Prosecutor Leak Case

The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that State Attorney Amit Isman can continue leading the investigation into the leaked video from the Shde Teiman military case, rejecting calls for…

Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Petitions Against State Prosecutor Leading Military Advocate Investigation

The Israeli Supreme Court dismissed petitions seeking to prevent the State Attorney from managing the investigation into the Military Advocate General, while a dissenting judge ca…

Israeli Real Estate Experts Say Urban Renewal Compensation Document Cannot Replace Court Ruling

Following a controversial court ruling on compensation in urban renewal projects, Israeli authorities issued a clarifying document that cannot replace judicial precedent. Experts…

Local Authorities Lead in Disability Employment Targets While Government Companies Lag Behind

Israel's Ministry of Justice commission reports that 81% of public bodies met disability employment targets in 2025, led by local authorities, while only 52% of government compani…

Man Charged for Throwing Bricks and Threatening Staff at Israeli Media and Justice Ministry Offices

Abraham Hadi, 44, from Ramat Gan, was indicted for throwing bricks and issuing threats against Channel 12 News, Haaretz, and the Justice Ministry offices in Israel. Prosecutors al…

Israel Ends Uniform Compensation in Urban Renewal, Allows Tailored Resident Benefits

Israel's Ministry of Justice and Urban Renewal Authority have ended uniform compensation for residents in urban renewal projects, allowing tailored benefits based on apartment cha…

Political Storm Erupts Over Attorney General's Alleged Pressure on Police Investigations Committee

A political uproar in Israel follows reports that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is allegedly pressuring members of the Police Investigations Department selection committee t…

Israeli Phone Tracking System Fails in Mexico, Sparks $2 Million Lawsuit

The Mexican Ministry of Justice returned a $1 million Israeli phone tracking system due to critical failures, prompting a $2 million lawsuit by the local intermediary Comercializa…

Judge Noam Solberg Blocks Interim Injunction Against New Police Investigations Unit Appointment

The Israeli Supreme Court has not issued an injunction to stop appointing the new Police Investigations Department head, with Judge Noam Solberg reportedly opposing such a move. T…

Man Charged for Throwing Stone and Threatening Israel's Channel 12 Newsroom

Abraham Hadi is charged with damaging Channel 12's newsroom entrance and threatening media outlets and the Ministry of Justice in Tel Aviv. After throwing a stone and leaving a th…

Israel Reports Slight Drop in Corporate Bankruptcy Filings Amid Rise in Individual Cases in 2025

Israel's 2025 insolvency report shows a 35% drop in corporate bankruptcy filings but a 10.5% rise in individual cases, with new systems improving creditor payments and legislative…

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…

Haifa District Attorney Agrees to Retire with 1.1 Million Shekel Settlement

Haifa District Attorney Eila Pails Sharon will retire after her eight-year term and receive a 1.1 million shekel settlement following a dispute over her continued salary demands f…

Israeli Businessman Dudi Apple Suspected of Hiding Assets During Bankruptcy Process

Israeli businessman Dudi Apple is suspected of hiding tens of millions of shekels in real estate assets during bankruptcy, aided by Michael Kleiner and the Dayan brothers. Authori…

Israeli Man Indicted for Forced Labor and Abuse of Thai Workers on Farm

Shmuel Gross, 74, from Netanya, is charged with forced labor and sexual abuse of Thai workers on his farm between 2021 and 2023. The indictment details exploitation, wage withhold…

Four Senior Likud Figures Investigated Over Asset Smuggling Allegations

Four senior Likud members, including a former Knesset member and a contractor, were investigated and released under conditions for allegedly hiding and smuggling real estate asset…

Israeli Government Legal Counsel Delays Measures Against Polygamy in Negev Bedouin Communities

The Israeli government's plan to curb polygamy and Palestinian migration in the Negev is delayed by the State Attorney's Office, which cites human rights concerns. The interminist…

Israel Implements Next Phase of Traffic Violations Reform with Penalty Points Starting August 8

Starting August 8, Israel's traffic violations reform enters a new phase, adding penalty points to many traffic offenses adjudicated by digital courts. The reform expands the list…

Israeli Homeowners Sue Banks and Land Registry Over Fake Mortgage Fraud in Netanya

Israeli siblings living in Germany sued banks and the Netanya Land Registry for negligence after imposters used stolen IDs to fraudulently mortgage their apartment for two million…

Former Knesset Member and Likud Official Suspected of Tax Evasion Worth Tens of Millions

A former Knesset member and senior Likud official is suspected of evading tens of millions of shekels in taxes by hiding real estate assets during bankruptcy proceedings, leading…

Senior Likud Official and Contractor Detained Over Suspected Real Estate Asset Smuggling

Israeli police have detained a senior Likud official, a bankrupt contractor, and others for allegedly hiding real estate assets worth tens of millions of shekels and smuggling pro…

Israel’s Tax Authority Sees Low Uptake in Voluntary Disclosure Program Ending This August

Israel’s voluntary tax disclosure program allowing citizens to report undeclared assets, including cryptocurrencies, will end in August after low participation. Since its launch i…

Gil Limon's Rise Sparks Debate Over Legal Authority in Israeli Government

Gil Limon, deputy legal adviser to the Israeli government, faces criticism over his appointment and expanding influence beyond legal advice, sparking debate on the judiciary's rol…

Israeli Election Committee Meets Government Legal Officials to Ensure Fair Elections Amid Ben Gvir's Accusations

Ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset elections, the Central Elections Committee met with top legal officials to ensure election integrity and law enforcement cooperation. The meeting fo…

Israeli Capital Market Authority Tightens Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Interest-Free Loan Funds

The Israeli Capital Market Authority has introduced draft regulations to strengthen anti-money laundering oversight of financial gemachim, nonprofit interest-free loan funds mainl…

Israel Implements New Tenant Rights Rules on Repairs, Deposits, and Early Lease Termination

Israel's Ministry of Justice has introduced new default rental contract rules to clarify landlord and tenant rights on repairs, deposits, rent increases, and early lease terminati…

Israel Reshapes Affordable Housing Lotteries with New Eligibility and Location Rules

Israel's Ministry of Housing has revamped its affordable housing lottery system by excluding draft-evading yeshiva students and limiting lotteries to lower-priced peripheral areas…

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…