Netanyahu's Mar-a-Lago visit, praise from Trump gives coalition two-seat bump - poll
Parties that did not cross the electoral threshold in this survey were Blue and White (2%), Religious Zionism (2.8%), Balad (2%), and “the Reservists” list (3%).
Israel Politics
Attorney-General to High Court: Ben-Gvir abusing authority, Netanyahu must explain inaction
High Court to hear two cases blocking haredi education funds amid legal disputes
Political attacks on Supreme Court chief cross red line, over 100 retired judges, law deans warn
Knesset bill seeks military burial for Israelis whose suicide tied to IDF service
Under the proposal, discharged soldiers and reservists who took their own lives as a result of combat stress or other psychological harm incurred during service would be eligible for military burial.
Levin calls for Supreme Court chief's resignation after all but one complaint dismissed
Justice Minister Yariv Levin said that a Supreme Court justice should not remain in office after a conflict-of-interest complaint is upheld and called on Amit to resign immediately.
Levin demands cancellation of Supreme Court conference, warns of further steps
In a sharply worded letter sent to Courts Administration Director Judge Tzachi Uziel, Levin called for the cancellation of a study day titled “Education for Democracy,” scheduled for January 25.
High Court freezes NIS 1b. haredi education transfer over recovery concerns
The petition was filed by opposition head and Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid, together with party lawmakers, against budget transfers approved by the Knesset Finance Committee.
Assault survivors describe delays, judgment, and lack of care in Knesset testimony
During the session, Ben-Gvir clashed with opposition members and declared his attendance was “to give you a chance,” before promptly exiting.
Herzog opposes coalition's Oct. 7 commission of inquiry, calls for state investigation
"The terrible disaster of October 7, and the failure that led to it, must be investigated in depth and in a national manner," Herzog said.
New judiciary procedure tightens rules on photography in court buildings
The procedure accompanies a recently passed amendment that restricts the photographing and publication of identifying images of suspects held in custody before an indictment is filed.
Knesset advances bill to try October 7 Nukhba terrorists in special military court
The bill also proposes establishing a ministerial steering committee tasked with coordinating government preparations and prosecution policy for October 7 cases.
Smotrich: Supreme Court chief is 'violent megalomaniac,' gov’t will 'trample' court
The judicial branch's spokesperson said Smotrich's attack on Yitzhak Amit does not amount to "legitimate public discourse," in response to the finance minister.
Israel's High Court hears petitions to halt comptroller's Oct. 7 probe, risking future inquiry
The petitions were filed by the Military Defense Counsel and the NGO the Movement for Quality Government in Israel. The panel consisted of Justices Daphne Barak-Erez, David Mintz, and Alex Stein.
