Ministry of Justice
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ministry of Justice, translated into English and compared across sources. 39 recent stories.
Three relatives jailed for scheming to pressure an alleged rape victim to change her testimony
A Nazareth District Court sentenced three relatives of a rape suspect for scheming to intimidate and mislead the alleged victim. The defendants used a false personal relationship…
Rothman Faces Protest at Tel Aviv University Amid Fierce Debate Over Attorney General Bill
Simcha Rothman was met by a protest at Tel Aviv University while attending a debate with Dr. Ronit Levine-Schnur. The same day, his proposed bill to split the attorney general’s p…
State Prosecutor Warns New Police Investigations Law Could Chill Anti-Corruption Cases
State Prosecutor Amit Isman warned that the new law moving Mahash to the Justice Ministry could politicize police investigations and deter corruption probes. He said enforcement m…
State-Funded Paternity Tests May Regularize Status of Palestinian Women in the Negev
Israel’s Justice Ministry is funding paternity tests for children of Bedouin Israeli fathers and Palestinian mothers, a process that can lead to citizenship and legal status. Crit…
Netanyahu Trial Judges Order Faster Pace After the Holidays
Judges in Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial told the sides to prepare for five hearings a week starting October 4. They also suggested holding sessions during the court recess.
Nochi Dankner declared insolvent as banks seek new debt settlement talks
Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court declared Nochi Dankner insolvent after banks said he breached multiple debt settlements. Dankner withdrew his objection, said he has repaid about 110 m…
Attorney General Appeals Approval of Hot Mobile Class Settlement
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has appealed a Supreme Court-approved class-action settlement against Hot Mobile over undisclosed monthly charges for a cybersecurity service…
Netanyahu’s testimony ends after 98 hearings in Tel Aviv corruption trial
Benjamin Netanyahu completed his testimony Wednesday in his corruption trial at the Tel Aviv District Court after 98 hearings over 18 months. The court is now moving to the defens…
Israeli Consumers Largely Left Unprotected as Online Fraud and Retail Violations Surge
The State Comptroller says Israeli consumers face rising online fraud, weak local payment protections, and widespread supermarket violations. He blames severe budget cuts, underst…
Justice Ministry Seeks to Dissolve Charity Over Suspected Financial Misconduct
Israel’s Justice Ministry has asked the Beersheba District Court to dissolve the charity "HaChiyuch Shelahem Biyadenu" over alleged financial misconduct. Officials say a review fo…
Israel’s New Traffic Offenses Regime Shifts Most Cases Out of Court
Israel’s administrative traffic offense reform began on February 8, 2026, moving many violations from criminal court to a digital tribunal. Drivers can object, appeal, and still f…
Israeli lawmaker to bring Gaza disengagement repeal bill to ministerial committee
MK Zvi Sukkot will bring a bill on Sunday to repeal the Gaza disengagement law and allow Jews back into parts of the Strip. Justice Minister Yariv Levin must decide whether to adv…
Economic Committee Approves New Driver Point System with Easier and Stricter Rules
Israel’s Economic Committee approved a revised driver points system that extends it to administrative traffic offenses and combines lighter penalties for some violations with hars…
Gantz Accuses Rivlin of Lying About Warning Him Over Netanyahu Unity Deal
Benny Gantz accused former President Reuven Rivlin of lying about warning him not to join Benjamin Netanyahu’s 2020 unity government. Gantz defended the move as necessary during t…
Rights Group Urges Attorney General to Halt Beersheba City Security Patrol
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel has asked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to stop Beersheba’s city security patrol, alleging it exceeds its legal authority. Beershe…
Beersheba’s Municipal Security Patrol Accused of Acting Like an Unauthorized Police Force
Beersheba’s municipal security patrol is under scrutiny after city officials discussed videos showing chases, detentions, and searches by non-police guards. The city defends the f…
Israeli Police Accused of Renewed Bias Against Ethiopian Israelis Despite Reform Efforts
A Yedioth Ahronoth investigation says Israeli police bias against Ethiopian Israelis persists despite reforms. It centers on a 2025 Jerusalem case involving two detained brothers…
Internal Meta Records Show Israel Pressed for Broad War-Related Censorship
Internal Meta documents say Israel pressed the company to remove war-related content about the conflict with Iran, including posts showing missile damage in Israel. Meta often com…
Justice Ministry advances bill to protect credit card fraud victims
Israel’s Justice Ministry is advancing a bill to broaden refund protection for credit card fraud victims, including cases where secret codes were obtained by deception. The propos…
El Al may pay 50 million shekels in long-running air cargo cartel case
El Al is seeking court approval for a class-action settlement worth about 50 million shekels over alleged air cargo price coordination. The proposed payout covers shipments from 2…
Life Sentence and Two More Years for Murder of Sigalit Baruch in Lod
Moshe Atiyas was sentenced by the Central District Court in Lod to life in prison plus two years for the aggravated murder of his partner, Sigalit Baruch. The court also ordered h…
Likud Leadership Weighs Canceling Primaries as Tensions Rise
Likud is considering canceling its July primaries, with Netanyahu exploring a compromise that would replace them with a selection committee and reshape the party list. Senior Liku…
Pro-Palestinian group seeks arrest of ex-IDF soldier in U.S. over Gaza demolition claims
The Hind Rajab Foundation has asked U.S. authorities to arrest a dual Israeli-American man it says served in an IDF engineering battalion in Gaza. The group accuses him of taking…
After Dudi Amsalem’s Heart Event, the Difference Between Angioplasty and Bypass Surgery
Dudi Amsalem was reported to have had a heart event, underwent a successful catheterization, and was discharged quickly. The article explains when catheterization is enough, when…
How to Build a Will That Stands Up in Court
A Hebrew legal guide says a will can only be made resilient by combining medical proof of capacity, strict separation from heirs, precise legal drafting, and formal deposit. It wa…
Shas-linked lawmaker threatens protests and possible economic shutdown over draft crackdown
Meir Porush threatened escalated Haredi protests, including a possible economic shutdown, during a meeting in Beitar Illit on Tuesday night. He directed extreme rhetoric at Attorn…
Dudi Amsalem’s Mild Heart Event Highlights When Stents Are Enough and When Bypass Is Needed
Dudi Amsalem was hospitalized at Shaare Zedek with a mild heart event, underwent successful catheterization, and was discharged Tuesday morning. The article explains how doctors d…
Ben Gvir Appoints Bereaved Families to Inspect Security Prisoners, Drawing Legal and Political Backlash
Itamar Ben Gvir has appointed bereaved families to serve as official inspectors of security prisoners, replacing professional monitors. The move has drawn accusations that it is i…
Committee Advances Bill to Use Frozen Palestinian Funds for Terror Victims
The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approved for first reading a bill to freeze Palestinian Authority funds linked to terrorism and use them to compensate Gaza terro…
Tel Aviv Court Convicts Senior Gynecologist of Raping Nine Patients
The Tel Aviv District Court convicted Prof. Menachem Alkלעי on Tuesday of 10 counts of rape by deception and sodomy by deception against nine patients. Several complainants descri…
Shas MK lashes out at deputy attorney general in heated Knesset hearing
Shas MK Erez Malul attacked Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon during a heated Constitution Committee debate on Justice Ministry changes. The bill to split the attorney general’s r…
Coalition rushes through disputed bills as elections near
As elections near, Israel’s coalition is advancing a broad set of disputed bills affecting religion, military service, justice, media, and oversight. Critics say the package weake…
Rami Levy’s Private Label Shows How Brand-Name Products Can Cost Far More
The article says Orthodox shoppers in Israel are becoming more price-savvy and increasingly buying identical private-label products instead of expensive brands. It highlights Rami…
Teachers' Union Filing Reveals Hundreds of Millions in Assets and Rising Payroll Costs
A new 2024 financial report released through a freedom of information request reveals the Teachers Union's 470 million shekels in net assets, high executive pay, and sharply risin…
Dutch police arrest 20-year-old over alleged plot against synagogue
Dutch police arrested a 20-year-old on suspicion of helping plan an attack on a synagogue in Heemstede near Haarlem. The case follows earlier arrests of three Amsterdam teenagers…
Rotman Slams Prosecutors and Opposition Over Attempt to Oust Tali Gottlieb
Knesset Constitution Committee chairman Simcha Rotman attacked the prosecution and opposition during a hearing on efforts to expel MK Tali Gottlieb. He used the session to argue f…
Israeli Elections Now Likely Set for Late October if Dissolution Fails Today
Unless the Knesset dissolves itself by midnight on June 15, Israel’s next election is expected to be delayed until late October. The immediate political fight centers on the dayca…
Attorney Says Israel's Supreme Court Expanded Its Power Beyond Its Proper Role
Attorney Lior Katz says Israel’s Supreme Court has expanded its authority since the 1990s and blocked right-wing governments from carrying out their policies. He calls for legisla…
Haifa Court Sentences 79-Year-Old to 24 Years for Sexual Offenses Against a Minor
The Haifa District Court sentenced Arie Gotlib, 79, to 24 years in prison for sexual offenses against a girl committed from 1997 to 2001. The court said he abused the family’s tru…