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Former Israeli Supreme Court Justice Edna Arbel Dies at 82
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First reported by Walla · Jul 1, 2026
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Edna Arbel, former Israeli Supreme Court Justice and Attorney General, died at 82. She served on the Supreme Court from 2004 to 2014 and was known for key rulings on civil liberties and legal ethics. Arbel also contributed to major national investigations and taught law in Israeli universities.
- 01Edna Arbel, former Supreme Court Justice, died at age 82.
- 02She served on Israel's Supreme Court from 2004 until retiring in 2014.
- 03Arbel was Attorney General from 1996 and led key legal committees.
- 04She authored a landmark ruling striking down a law allowing long detention of infiltrators.
- 05Arbel participated in investigations of Sabra and Shatila and the Bus 300 affair.
- 06She taught criminology and criminal law at Tel Aviv University and Ono Academic College.
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YnetCenter · HebrewJul 1, 2026
President Herzog Honors Former Supreme Court Justice Adina Arbel for Her Dedication to Justice and Public Service
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Former Israeli Supreme Court Justice and Attorney General Edna Arbel Dies at 82
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Former Israeli Supreme Court Justice and Attorney General Edna Arbel Dies at 82
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Former Israeli Supreme Court Justice Edna Arbel Passes Away
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Former Israeli Attorney General and Supreme Court Justice Edna Arbel Dies at 82
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Former Israeli Supreme Court Justice and State Attorney Edna Arbel Dies at 82
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Former Israeli Supreme Court Justice and State Attorney Edna Arbel Dies at 82
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Former Israeli Supreme Court Justice and Attorney General Edna Arbel Dies at 82
Channel 13Center · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Former Israeli Supreme Court Justice and State Attorney Edna Arbel Dies at 82
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