Ministry of Justice
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ministry of Justice, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
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…
Court Upholds Channel 12’s Version in Defamation Case Against MK Rotman, Highlighting Media-Judiciary Alliance
Judge Oren Silverman rejected MK Simcha Rotman’s defamation suit against Channel 12 journalist Guy Peleg, endorsing the media’s version despite evidentiary gaps. The ruling highli…
Yinon Magal Strongly Condemns Judge Over Defamation Case Ruling Against MK Rotman
Yinon Magal criticized Judge Oren Silverman for dismissing MK Simcha Rotman's defamation suit over a disputed statement about terror victims. Magal accused the judge of incompeten…
Jerusalem Court Orders Superland to Stop Charging Companions of Disabled Visitors
The Jerusalem Administrative Court has ordered Superland and Luna Park to immediately stop charging companions of disabled visitors who hold an exemption card, following a legal d…
New Police Investigations Law Sparks Legal Battle as Amnon Shashua Quits Mobileye
Israel's Attorney General seeks Supreme Court injunction to block new police investigations law amid political concerns. Amnon Shashua resigns as Mobileye CEO, triggering stock dr…
Shin Bet Security Review Blocks Candidates From Sharia Court Judicial Posts for First Time
Shin Bet conducted a security review of Sharia court judge candidates before their appointment, leading to the disqualification of several with ties to a banned Islamic Movement f…
Yehuda Avidan Appointed Acting CEO of Chief Rabbinate Amid Ongoing Investigation
Yehuda Avidan was named acting CEO of Israel's Chief Rabbinate despite an ongoing investigation into allegations of fraud and threats. His appointment followed official approvals…
Israeli Attorney General Opposes Police Investigation Law, Warns of Political Interference
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara opposed the new Police Investigations Department law, warning it politicizes police oversight and threatens judicial independence. She…
Keshet 12 Joins Legal Challenge Against Israeli Broadcasting Law Citing Political Bias
Keshet 12 has joined multiple petitions against Israel's new Broadcasting Law, accusing Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi of politically motivated efforts to weaken critical me…
Bereaved Israeli Mother and Daughter Fight Insurance Denial Over Mortgage After Terror Attack and Suicide
After losing her daughter in the October 7 terror attack and her husband to suicide months later, Anna Bungart and her daughter face mortgage insurance denial in Karmiel. Insuranc…
Israeli Security Agencies Gain Expanded Powers to Counter Drone Threats
Israel is advancing a draft law to grant multiple security agencies, including the IDF and Shin Bet, broad new powers to intercept and disrupt drones amid rising threats. The law…
Israeli Attorney General's Office Pressures Candidates to Block New Independent Police Investigations Unit
The Israeli Attorney General's Office is pressuring candidates to refuse roles on the selection committee for the new independent Police Investigations Department, opposing its se…
Israeli Parliament to Advance Class Action Reform During Summer Recess
The Israeli Knesset plans to advance a reform of the Class Action Law during the summer recess to curb abusive lawsuits against small businesses. The amendment limits class action…
Legal Aid in Divorce and Family Cases: When to Choose State Assistance or Private Lawyers
Naor Galmor explains Israel's state-funded legal aid system for family law cases, detailing eligibility, benefits, and limitations. He advises using legal aid for routine cases bu…
Israel Prepares Military Court for Hamas Massacre Trials Amid Legal and Ethical Challenges
Israel is establishing a military court in Jerusalem to try hundreds of Hamas militants for the October 7 massacre, with trials expected to begin in about 18 months. The court fac…
Israeli Lawyer Shoham Even Leads Hundreds of Consumer Class Actions Over Packaging Weight Violations
Israeli lawyer Shoham Even has filed dozens of class actions against food businesses for charging customers for packaging weight, sparking debate over serial litigation. Some case…
Patrick Blaise Extradited from Israel to France for Major VAT Fraud Case
Patrick Blaise was extradited from Israel to France after being convicted of a large VAT fraud involving carbon emission quotas, receiving a four-year sentence. The fraud, spannin…
Israeli Government Launches Emergency Effort to Block Organized Crime from Public Tenders
Israeli government officials and law enforcement held an emergency meeting to tackle organized crime's infiltration of public tenders, deciding on inter-agency cooperation and leg…
