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Security · Full coverage

Shin Bet Security Review Blocks Candidates From Sharia Court Judicial Posts for First Time

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By מאיר רוזן

First reported by Ynet · Jul 29, 2026

What happened

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 faction. This marks the first time such pre-appointment vetting influenced the committee's decisions under the Ministry of Justice.

  • 01Shin Bet provided a pre-appointment security assessment on Sharia court judge candidates for the first time.
  • 02Several candidates were disqualified due to links with the banned northern branch of the Islamic Movement.
  • 03The selection committee includes ministers, judges, Bar Association reps, and Knesset members.
  • 04Ministers Orit Strook and Dudi Amsalem pushed for Shin Bet's involvement after independent candidate checks.
  • 05Typically, security vetting occurs post-appointment and is not shared before voting.
  • 06One candidate withdrew over social media posts; another was rejected due to a Hamas-linked recommender.

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In this story
People
Mansour AbbasDudi Amsalem
OrganizationsShin Bet, Ministry of Justice, Islamic Movement, Hamas, Bar Association
PlacesIsrael

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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Shin Bet Security Review Blocks Candidates From Sharia Court Judicial Posts for First Time
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 29, 2026
Shin Bet Influences Disqualification of Candidates for Islamic Sharia Court Judges for First Time

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