JPost.com - Joanna Paraszczuk Reporter

Bahrain, Kuwait accuse Iran of 'interference'

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:24:20 GMT

Tensions between Iran, Gulf states continue to flare amid inflammatory accusations by Tehran over 'toxic gas,' arms buys.

Iran ready to construct ‘world’s tallest dam’

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:15:39 GMT

IRGC-controlled Khatam al-Anbiya construction company says it has begun preparatory work to build hydroelectric power plant.

'Capturing Yarmouk camp another Syrian rebel gain'

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 01:29:56 GMT

Palestinians formerly loyal to Syrian President Assad have defected to the rebels, sources tell Lebanese press.

Iranian official heads to Moscow for Syria talks

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:26:56 GMT

Amid escalating violence in Syria, Iranian deputy FM heads to Russia to discuss crisis with counterpart Mikhail Bogdanov.

‘Sending warships to Sudan shows our int'l power'

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:03:13 GMT

Despite remarks from former adviser to Iran’s defense minister, Khartoum denies deal in place to create Iranian naval base.

‘We never lost our hope in the future’

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 03:45:51 GMT

Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh is serving an 11-year prison sentence for “conspiring against state security.”

HRW: Iranian activists seeking refuge abroad

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 03:38:38 GMT

Human Rights Watch reveals stream of journalists, bloggers and lawyers seeking asylum abroad after 2009 government crackdown.

Iran admits exporting drone tech to Venezuela

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:19:18 GMT

Official claims military exports are a result of significant advances in avionic technology leading to drone manufacturing.

'Khartoum allowing Iran to establish Red Sea base'

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 04:43:46 GMT

Sudanese rebel groups say Khartoum reaching secret agreement with Tehran to establish an Iranian military base.

IRGC leaders opposed to bilateral talks with US

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 03:12:51 GMT

Head of Basij miltita says capture of US drone is Iran’s answer to request for negotiations about Tehran's nuclear program.

Report: Syrian gov't divided on use of WMDs

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 01:19:49 GMT

Kuwaiti daily cites Iraqi source as saying Assad officials might ask Iran’s Qods Force to deploy chemical weapons.

Palestinian jihadist group splits from Hezbollah

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:41:28 GMT

Sources tell Lebanese paper that Iran-backed Ansar Allah is cultivating ties with al-Qaida affiliates.

US Navy denies Iran's drone capture claims

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:35:46 GMT

Tehran claimed it downed a US ScanEagle drone that violated its airspace over the Persian Gulf,

Snakes on an (EgyptAir) plane

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:22:59 GMT

Egyptian plane is forced to make an emergency landing after passenger is bitten by a snake he smuggled on board.

Iran claims to capture US drone over its airspace

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:13:56 GMT

ScanEagle UAV entered Iranian airspace, Iranian news agency reports; US Navy denies any of its drones are missing.

Yemen accuses Iran of sponsoring Shi’ite rebels

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 04:29:46 GMT

According to 'al-Seyassah' source, young recruits sent to Beirut, Syria, where they receive military training from Hezbollah operatives.

Salehi: Iran already held direct talks with US

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:58:53 GMT

Iranian FM responds to Hillary Clinton's comments that the US is ready to hold talks if Tehran willing to engage.

Iran establishes cyber HQ as shadow war continues

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 03:46:58 GMT

Ongoing concerns over digital threats from Israel, US prompt Revolutionary Guard to strengthen front in "soft war."

Iran woos Azerbaijan as Israel moves closer

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 02:55:07 GMT

Growing military, intelligence and commercial ties between Baku and Israel appear to be of concern to Tehran.

Iranian nuclear chief: Arak plant ‘on schedule'

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:57:24 GMT

Abbasi-Davani rebuffs Western media reports of delays in Iran’s Arak 40-megawatt heavy water research reactor.

Iran's atomic chief rejects nuke diagram claims

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:17:56 GMT

Abbasi-Davani dismisses as "false" AP report that Iran is "working on a nuclear bomb more powerful than Hiroshima."

Iran’s parliament speaker to visit Baghdad for talks

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:08:34 GMT

Ali Larijani to discuss economic, international issues with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and other senior officials.

Lebanese MPs: Nasrallah risking Lebanon's stability

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:30:10 GMT

Senior lawmakers criticize Hezbollah chief's recent threats to strike Israel, say remarks "do not serve stability and dialog."

Iranian warships to make port call in Sudan

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 04:26:36 GMT

Move comes as Sudanese officials say they will relocate sections of the Yarmouk military plant following alleged Israeli strike.

'Russia supplying arms to Syria under old contracts'

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:08:25 GMT

Medvedev says Moscow is neutral on Syrian conflict; Russia also printed banknotes for Syria, dispatched via Iranian airspace.

Lebanese leader blames Iran for Hezbollah UAV

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:41:42 GMT

Sleiman: Tehran at fault for drone downed over Israel; Hezbollah threatens rocket fire on Israel "from Kiryat Shmona to Eilat."

Hezbollah warns of rocket barrage if Israel attacks

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:50:44 GMT

Nasrallah says Hezbollah's response to Israeli attack would dwarf Gaza rocket fire in Ashura, Islamic festival speech.

Jordan refuses Iran 'oil for religious tourism' deal

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:14:21 GMT

Jordanian spokesman says that though gov't seeking ways to solve energy crisis, it's eager to maintain ties with Gulf countries.

Iran courts closer ties with Jordan, Egypt

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 19:47:14 GMT

Tehran's ambassador to Jordan says it's ready to supply Amman with free oil, energy for 30 years in return for goods.

'Egyptians to purchase Turkish-made drones'

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:43:02 GMT

Turkish paper reports pending sale of ANKA drones; UAVs would extend Egyptian military's intelligence, surveillance capabilities.

Iran: Arabs should aid Gaza militarily like we do

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 04:45:43 GMT

Iran’s parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani says Tehran is proud of its military support for Gaza.

Egypt seizes Grad warheads likely en route to Gaza

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 04:39:13 GMT

According to Egyptian daily 'Al-Masry al-Youm', Egypt security sources said gang smuggled consignment into seaport.

'Sinai jihadist groups must stop attacking Israel'

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:04:28 GMT

Leaders of Egyptian Islamic Jihad warn Sinai groups not to attack Israel out of solidarity with Palestinian resistance in Gaza.

Salafists take responsibility for Gaza rockets

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:50:45 GMT

Gaza groups opposed to Hamas admit firing rockets at Israel, while Salafists from Sinai are aiding Hamas's military wing.

Iran: Ask Israel how Fajr-5 rockets reached Hamas

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:36:15 GMT

Iran FM spokesman Mehmanparast refuses to confirm or deny supplying Hamas, Islamic Jihad with weapons.

Iran expects continued ‘constructive’ nuclear talks

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:29:19 GMT

Tehran "very serious" about renewed talks with IAEA and P5+1, but Gaza crisis delaying possibility, expert tells 'Post'.

Islamic Jihad leader: Hamas rockets 'Iranian made'

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:06:48 GMT

Supplying proxies with weapons, training is part of Iran's doctrine of asymmetric warfare.

Muslim Brotherhood fuel Jordan gas price protests

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 21:07:08 GMT

Fuel prices, Riyadh’s refusal to grant loan are central issues; Gas pipeline explosions in Sinai cost Amman $7m. a day.

Neighborhood Watch: Spreading their wings

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:46:27 GMT

Zawahiri’s statement urging Muslims to "liberate occupied lands" is latest evidence of al-Qaida reemergence.

High-level Egyptian delegation arrives in Gaza

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:23:49 GMT

Egyptian PM arrives in Gaza for talks with Hamas on ceasefire.

Morsi denounces Gaza operation as 'unacceptable'

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:03:39 GMT

Egyptian president's condemnation follows Cairo's removal of ambassador on basis of "brutal" Israeli assault.

Egypt calls on US to stop 'Israeli aggression'

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:03:26 GMT

Move follows Cairo's removal of ambassador on basis of "brutal" Israeli assault; Arab League calls special meeting in Cairo.

Profile of a terrorist: Ahmed Jabari

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:18:43 GMT

Ahmed Said Khalil Jabari was the most senior Hamas official to be killed by Israel since Operation Cast Lead four years ago.

Al-Azhar Grand Imam slams Israeli attacks on Gaza

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:56:39 GMT

Imam of powerful Egyptian mosque denounces IDF attacks on Gaza, calls UN to stop "barbarism against defenseless civilians."

Tehran, Khartoum discuss deepening ties

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:16:47 GMT

Iranian and Sudanese foreign ministers meet, Sudan vows to obtain "advanced" weapons to answer Israeli strikes.

PRC video claims to show missile strike on IDF jeep

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:51:25 GMT

Gazan terror group releases clip it says depicts weekend attack, in which four IDF soldiers were injured while patrolling border.

Egyptian Salafi urges razing of Sphinx, pyramids

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:34:44 GMT

Jihadist leader with Taliban links says "idolatrous" statues must be destroyed; connected with destruction of Afghan Buddha statues.

Salafi group claims responsibility for rocket fire

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:51:04 GMT

Al-Qaida-like group Mujahideen Shura Council of J'lem publish statements on jihadist forums claiming responsibility for attacks.

Iran cyber cops nab hacker who targeted Israeli sites

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:12:38 GMT

Suspect tells police he hacked into Israeli, US websites out of curiosity and to show that Israel was weak in terms of cyber defense.

Iran claims it has proof US drone invaded airspace

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:17:21 GMT

Revolutionary Guards Deputy commander's comments come after Pentagon says Iran fired on US drone in int'l airspace.

Iranian parliament to probe blogger's death

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:01:39 GMT

Anti-government blogger Sattar Beheshti died in custody, other prisoners signed letter saying he had been tortured

Peres inaugurates Russian Jewish museum

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:31:12 GMT

Museum includes section on persecution experienced by Jews in former USSR; project to help normalize interfaith relations.

Peres warns: Iran threatening another Holocaust

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:44:59 GMT

At inauguration of Russian Jewish museum in Moscow alongside Russian FM, Peres thanks Russia for defeating Nazis in WWII.

Bahrain bomb blasts kill two foreign workers

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:32:19 GMT

At least 60 dead since Shi’ite protests began last year; Sunni-ruled Bahrain seen escalation in violence in recent weeks.

Iran parliament calls for interrogating Ahmadinejad

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 21:26:25 GMT

Iranian president has 1 month to address 2nd summons of year, as lawmakers seek answers on mismanagement of economy.

Iran inaugurates new naval base in Strait of Hormuz

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 17:28:36 GMT

Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy opens 5th base in Persian Gulf; outpost set to guard Iran's claim to islands disputed by UAE.

Sinai Salafists threaten Israel, Egypt security

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:57:13 GMT

Fears Iranian weapons smuggled from Sudan could reach jihadi groups as Egypt continues to struggle to exert control over Sinai.

Analysis: How the Egyptian legal system saved Camp David

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:46:12 GMT

Since Morsi's election, the Camp David agreement has become the focus of a political struggle between critics.

'Syrian pro-Assad militias similar to Iran’s Basij'

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:36:20 GMT

The US has previously accused Syria of creating Shabiha armed militia, modeled on Tehran’s paramilitary force.

Cairo court throws out Camp David lawsuit

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:21:41 GMT

Three lawyers filed petition against president Mohammed Morsi, asking judges to cancel 1978 peace deal restricting Sinai troops.

Egypt begins questioning 'Nasr terror cell' suspects

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:32:55 GMT

Egyptian security service suspects eight men of plotting major attack, assassinations with aim to overthrow Morsi government.

Tehran: P5+1 must recognize our nuclear rights

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:53:00 GMT

Iran foreign ministry says if world powers recognize the Islamic Republic's nuclear rights the dispute could be worked out.

‘Bushehr nuclear reactor operations delayed’

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:27:38 GMT

Transferring Russian-built Bushehr nuclear reactor to Iranian technicians has been delayed due to technical considerations.

'Iran ready to identify AMIA bombing perpetrators'

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:25:32 GMT

Tehran continues to deny involvement in the 1994 attack on BA Jewish community center that killed 85, injured hundreds.

Iran sends mixed messages on effect of sanctions

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:38:38 GMT

Supreme Leader Khamenei downplays embargoes, while 3 grand ayatollahs warn of "extreme and intolerable rising prices."

Iran’s Sunnis demand greater religious freedom

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:25:45 GMT

As minority’s religious leader calls for political acknowledgement, Tehran blames Israel for Sunni terror attacks.

Egypt returns body of Israeli found dead in Sinai

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:22:18 GMT

Body with five gunshot wounds likely washed up on Sinai shore near Gaza border after being murdered in Israel or Gaza.

Amos Gilad: Sudan arming terrorists with Iranian aid

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:12:11 GMT

PM, Barak maintain official silence on strike against Khartoum munitions factory.

Al-Qaida group urges jihad after Gaza leaders slain

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:37:47 GMT

Salafist Jihadist groups say death of Salafist-Jihadist leaders is part of jihad against Jews, threaten large-scale retaliation.

Iran: Private sector exports over 20m oil barrels

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:22:07 GMT

Non-state mediated Iranian oil exports to Europe, Asia increase over past 4 months, said to "completely neutralized sanctions."

Iran arrests 50 in connection with rial crash

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:21:38 GMT

Tehran accuses arrested of conspiring with Iran's enemies to instigate economic instability and disrupt the currency market.

Jordanian security concerned over rising terrorism

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 03:38:39 GMT

Amman's fears of spillover violence from Syria grow following death of Jordanian soldier killed in clashes with militants.

Iran Central Bank under fire for 24% inflation

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:09:11 GMT

Analysts in Iran criticize their country’s central bank for failing to bring hyperinflation under control.

Jordanian Salafi cleric: We planned attack in Israel

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 19:42:40 GMT

Radical Salafist-Jihadist leader with ties to al-Qaida says jihadists planned suicide attack, according to Jordanian news site.

'At least 28,000 Syrians forcibly ‘disappeared"

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 01:57:28 GMT

NGO releases testimony from families of those missing, calls on United Nations to investigate.

'Al-Qaida ideals entrenched in Sinai jihadi groups'

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:08:11 GMT

Former jihadist turned Egyptian mediator says Salafist-Jihadist groups aim to establish Caliphate, implement Sharia Law in Egypt.

Rights groups: Bahrain emboldened by int'l silence

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:15:03 GMT

According to the International Federation for Human Rights, at least 80 people have been killed since the protests began.

Iran lawmaker: We can't dismiss effects of sanctions

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:11:59 GMT

Conservative MP says Tehran shouldn't deem sanctions "torn-up paper," but also blames govt mismanagement for economic chaos.

Iranian news site criticizes complicity in Syria

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:19:08 GMT

Following reports of Syrian cluster bomb use, conservative 'Baztab-e Emrooz' asks 'how will history judge our silence?'

Iran cracks down on underground 'illegal' churches

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:59:38 GMT

Iranian media reports blame "Zionist propaganda" for targeting vulnerable Muslims, converting them to Christianity.

Rights groups call on Bahrain to release activist

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 23:00:10 GMT

Manama police used tear gas to disperse anti-gov't protesters demanding release of human rights activist Nabeel Rajab.

Iran touts drone sent to Israel as sign of strength

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:55:02 GMT

Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi proclaims Iran's "natural right" to fly drones over Israel at military ceremony.

'West inciting economic chaos to destabilize Iran'

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 07:04:12 GMT

Revolutionary Guards Corps commander claims Washington trying to create sedition in Tehran by using Mujahedin-e Khalq as spies.

Hezbollah confirms it sent drone downed in Israel

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:01:34 GMT

During tour of security fence in southern Israel, Netanyahu vows to act with determination to defend state's borders.

Lebanese MP accuses Hezbollah of assassinations

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:44:05 GMT

Fadi al-Haber of the Kataeb faction says Iran's Shi'ite proxy also providing military support to Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Khamenei: Sanctions not linked to nuclear program

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:08:10 GMT

Iran's supreme leader says West won't end pressure if Iran gives up nuke ambitions, tells EU: Our situation is better than yours.

Ahmadinejad faces political battle over rial crisis

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:16:16 GMT

Amidst turmoil, Iranian lawmakers continue push to bring president before parliament for questioning.

IRGC chief: We're not seeking war with Israel

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:27:23 GMT

Yadollah Javani says Revolutionary Guards employ "military deterrence" to ensure Iran won’t capitulate over nuclear ambitions.

Tehran warns Syrian rebels to free captive Iranians

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 19:59:07 GMT

Iran reacts to Syrian rebels' ultimatum that they will execute 48 hostages if Iran, Assad don't comply with their demands.

Inside Iran: A rial fine mess

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 23:11:57 GMT

Iran’s free-falling currency reveals intense political rivalries as well as economic cracks.

Iran announces construction of new space center

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:50:55 GMT

Iranian Space Agency director says three satellites and a spacecraft carrying living organisms will also be launched.

‘Sinai attackers were educated, not local Beduin’

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:28:17 GMT

Reports in the Egyptian press say educated middle class Egyptians responsible for September terror attack against IDF.

'To annihilate Israel we need 24 hours, an excuse'

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:45:39 GMT

Khamenei's Qods Force representative claims Israel could not win "war of attrition" and is desperate, "close to annihilation."

'Iran infiltrated most sensitive enemy cyber data'

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:57:40 GMT

Rear Admiral Fadavi of Iran's naval branch claims Islamic Republic has decrypted highly classified data, promoted "cyberwar code."

Saudi celebrations canceled to support Syria

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 05:34:20 GMT

National Day celebrations in Saudi Arabia subdued after King Abdullah announces cancellations in solidarity with Syrians.

Iran commander: Israeli strike could trigger WWIII

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 18:15:48 GMT

Revolutionary Guards commander says war would be "historic opportunity" to destroy Israel and "reclaim Palestine."

Iran: IAEA passing nuclear secrets to J'lem

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 13:45:28 GMT

Iranian lawmaker says "Amano's repeated trips to TA" indicate Iran's nuclear information has been disclosed to Israel.

Egypt's Morsy is falling behind on ‘100-day plan’

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:55:28 GMT

After 85 days in office, Egyptian leader has fulfilled only four pre-election pledges, according to "Morsi Meter."

Egyptian women battle harassment on the streets

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 05:54:07 GMT

Women's groups call on President Morsy to help combat increasing incidents of sexual harassment against women.

Terror victims protest Ahmadinejad’s NY visit

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 02:46:17 GMT

Advocacy groups pressure owners, management of Warwick Hotel where Iranian president will stay during UN General Assembly.

Iranian site: Israel's not afraid to punish leaders

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 02:36:08 GMT

Op-ed on Baztab site claims Israel’s culture of openly criticizing military and political leaders engenders public trust.

Syria refugees in Cairo launch aid initiative

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 02:34:40 GMT

Syrian migrant community organizes grassroots effort to help those in need ahead of Id al-Fitr.

Khamenei: Zionist regime will disappear from map

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 23:25:39 GMT

Iranian officials ramp up rhetoric ahead of :Al-Quds Day"; Israeli official: Statement "not an aberration."

Senior Iranian official threatens Israel with destruction

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:48:57 GMT

Defense official Jalali says destroying Israel is the only way to liberate Palestine; Israeli gov't official: The fact that Iran makes such comments despite increased int'l pressure shows they really believe it.

New olim from Pyongyang? No, a translation error

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:26:28 GMT

Egyptian press mistranslates 'Post' story to report that 127 North Koreans came to Israel to join IDF.

'Tehran Children’ survivors win suit against state

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 03:14:59 GMT

Court makes "legal and moral history" says lawyer, after 217 octogenarians win NIS 17m. for unpaid Holocaust reparations.

Third man charged after police pedophile sting

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:02:26 GMT

The 36-year-old defendant, among 27 suspected pedophiles arrested earlier, allegedly met boys as young as 13 for sex.

'Morsy’s move may yield serious changes'

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 03:24:09 GMT

Experts: Egyptian president boosted his own executive, legislative powers in addition to sacking generals.

Experts divided on effects of preemptive Iran strike

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 02:42:33 GMT

Attack on Iran's nuclear program could act as catalyst for opposition, or buoy support for regime, experts tell the 'Post.'

Egypt's Morsy appoints new VP, defense minister, army chief

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:59:40 GMT

Removal of defense minister Tantawi, Chief of Staff Enan marks "completion of Egyptian revolution," says spokesman.

Lebanon concerned by Hezbollah money-laundering

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 05:43:24 GMT

Officials worried by US group's allegations that Hezbollah, Iran using Lebanese banks for a money-laundering scheme.

First alleged pedophile indicted after police sting

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:51:57 GMT

57-year-old Jerusalem man indicted for attempted sexual harassment, attempted sodomy against boy.

Victims’ attorney: ‘We will bring Iran to account’

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 04:03:04 GMT

After court victory for ’83 barracks bomb victims, lawyer says forcing Tehran to pay billions will make cost of terrorism too high.

'Jalili visited Beirut to support proxy, Hezbollah'

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:10:59 GMT

Lebanese MP says visit by Iran's Supreme National Security Council chief was public backing for Hezbollah and Assad.

State paying Holyland witness NIS 12K per month

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:49:17 GMT

District attorney takes unusual step of revealing the amount the state is paying witness during testimony against Olmert.

Netanyahu lashes out against Carmel fire c'tee

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:57:55 GMT

In stormy State Control Committee session, bereaved families slam PM, say "44 people died in the fire, not 44 cockroaches."

Iranian lawmaker pushes for Syria transparency

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 03:53:51 GMT

Iranians have "right to know" why Syria is important to Tehran, senior legislative official says.

'Rule prevents stateless people filing lawsuits'

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 02:08:58 GMT

The regulation will affect tens of thousands of Palestinians who do not have a passport, Gisha director says.

Arab activists using Web to crowdsource dissent

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 02:01:21 GMT

Egyptians, Lebanese turn to Facebook, Twitter to vent over electricity blackouts, government failures.

Shurat HaDin: UK company servicing Iran tankers

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 17:40:33 GMT

Inmarsat says satellite distress systems not sold to Iran but part of "public service obligations."

Saudi and Iranian women fight for right to compete

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 01:35:47 GMT

London Olympic Games seen as breakthrough for female athletes, but many hurdles remain.

'Ahmadinejad anti-Semitic rant a wake up call'

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:17:13 GMT

Responding to Iranian president's call for world forces to annihilate Israel, Netanyahu spokesman pushes need to deny Tehran nuclear weapons, calls Ahmadinejad's language "par for the course for Iranian leadership."

Ahmadinejad: World forces must annihilate Israel

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:49:45 GMT

In Ramadan speech to Islamic country ambassadors, Iranian president says liberation of Palestine will solve all world problems.

'IDF conscripts should serve 30 months, not 36'

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 05:03:17 GMT

Movement for Quality Government petitions High Court to annul law forcing men to serve longer, says gov’t must draft yeshiva students instead.

HRW: Jordan is violating its citizens' rights

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 04:55:35 GMT

Rights group slams Amman’s decision to block NGO from receiving $350,000 in foreign grants for migrant legal aid.

Israeli Arabs hit back at mandatory service calls

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 03:27:42 GMT

Mandatory volunteering would increase socioeconomic gaps, communities lack infrastructure, student union rep says.

Grunis decides Alshech will stay on as judge

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:37:27 GMT

Tel Aviv District Court vice president will receive a severe reprimand for amending court protocols.

Supreme Court hears Kamm's sentencing appeal

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:39:32 GMT

Justice Edna Arbel: "It is hard to make light of the importance of the documents Kamm took."

Supreme Court to hear Kamm's sentencing appeal

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:17:47 GMT

Kamm appealed her four-and-a-half-year prison sentence last fall, arguing that it was too harsh.

Tougher legal rules for wildlife trade announced

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 03:03:29 GMT

Move a response to calls by Erdan, animal rights groups regarding export of animals to overseas labs.

Syrian FM: Regime committed to Annan Plan

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 23:19:57 GMT

Walid Moualem and his Iranian counterpart Ali Akbar Salehi slam "foreign interference" in Syria.

Behind the Lines: Afghani hearts and minds

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:37:50 GMT

Developing Afghanistan’s civil society could counter Iran’s growing influence in the region, experts say.

Iran's 'No to Mandatory Hijab' campaign grows

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:07:11 GMT

As Cyber Police announce Facebook crackdown, Iranians protest obligatory Islamic dress code on social networks.

No tent city on Rothschild Boulevard, court rules

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 01:10:57 GMT

Court rejects petition to pitch new encampment, giving city hall latest victory in struggle with social justice protesters.

Shurat HaDin warns UK operator over Iran deals

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:39:41 GMT

Inmarsat providing 28 Iranian military vessels, oil tankers with satellite services, group says.

Bill on body to oversee State Attorney discussed

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 02:24:34 GMT

Former justice ministers deliver damning criticisms of the judicial system.

State to indict father in 'shaking twins' affair

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:26:21 GMT

Mother will not be indicted. One of two babies allegedly died from father shaking baby too hard.

Blau convicted of holding classified IDF documents

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:36:25 GMT

'Haaretz' reporter expected to receive around four months of community service after pleading guilty to charges in deal.

Hight Court: Biometric database should be changed

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:24:06 GMT

Interior Ministry agrees to review its pilot of “smart” identity cards, to see whether centralized biometric database is best.

18 years for terrorist who wounded eight in Tel Aviv

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 04:21:14 GMT

Zofan, 21, was convicted of attempted murder, injury with serious intent, robbery, illegal residency, conspiracy to commit a crime.

Syrians fear executions as fighting intensifies

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 01:44:50 GMT

West slams third Russia, China veto of UN Security Council resolution to impose sanctions.

'Nakba Day' terror attack driver convicted of murder

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:16:29 GMT

Ibrahim Islam Issa smashed 15-ton truck into line of cars and pedestrians in Tel Aviv, killing one man.

Suicide bomber kills ministers at heart of Assad rule

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:31:23 GMT

Syrian opposition says Damascus attack marks turning point in conflict.

'Lindenstrauss didn't give answers in fire report'

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 04:21:00 GMT

Relatives of those killed when Prisons Service bus caught fire in Carmel call for government inquiry.

Elkin: ‘Justice has been done’ at Ariel institute

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 01:22:28 GMT

Right-wing MKs hail decision to upgrade college; Left warns move will damage int’l reputation, lead to academic boycotts.

Ariel gets university status, despite opposition

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:23:33 GMT

16-member council votes to upgrade college to a university, despite opposition from university presidents, others.

C'tee calls ministers to task on Carmel fire

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:06:31 GMT

Steinitz threatened with subpoena for failing to attend State Control meeting, Yishai, Aharonovich try to defend actions.

Egyptians fight back against nuclear power plans

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:42:55 GMT

As environmentalist campaigns intensify against El-Dabaa plant, Egypt’s nuclear energy ambitions remain uncertain.

'Criminal probe request for Harpaz Affair premature'

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:38:42 GMT

High Court of Justice rejects government watchdog petition against Barak, Ashkenazi, Weiner and Harpaz.

35 years for Gazan who fired rockets into Israel

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:31:14 GMT

Mohammed Mehera joined military wing of the Palestinian Popular Resistance Committees, involved in killing of IDF soldier.

Man suspected of killing son under house arrest

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 04:52:11 GMT

Mohammed Sarsour released to house arrest after 45 days in custody on suspicion of murdering his son.

'Sheetrit took bribes for more Holyland apartments'

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 03:57:37 GMT

‘S.D.’ testifies that former Jerusalem city engineer expedited planning approval after receiving NIS 130,000.

Mursi urged to end military trials of civilians

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 01:28:46 GMT

International and Egyptian rights groups say president must use his powers to stop arrests and detentions.

UN: Syria massacre part of air force operation

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 05:47:13 GMT

At least 220 killed by fire from helicopter gunships. Security Council to vote on Syria resolution this week.

Mursi hails 'fruitful' talks with Saudi king

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:37:22 GMT

Egyptian president discusses Syria, Gulf security with King Abdullah - but economic matters are also high on the agenda.

A-G, Danino back Lador against resignation calls

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:55:35 GMT

Following Olmert acquittal, Weinstein dubs "personal attacks" on state attorney dangerous.

'Olmert verdict irrelevant to Holyland trial'

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:35:53 GMT

Justice Ministry say former PM's acquittals won't alter prosecution's position on case.

Deputy A-G: Review Holyland after Olmert acquital

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:21:49 GMT

Raz Nazri says prosecutor's office always must assess impact of all decisions on whether, how to bring future cases.

Olmert acquittal a blow for State Attorney’s Office

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 02:36:15 GMT

Former prime minister's almost total exoneration in corruption trial seen as dramatic failure for prosecution.

Timeline of Olmert's legal battle

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 02:20:09 GMT

Former PM, acquitted on Tuesday of two major corruption charges, once dubbed the trial a "fight for his life."

'Hezbollah arrests three for Mossad, CIA ties'

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 01:56:38 GMT

Operatives arrested in Beirut for passing information on Lebanese group to Israeli, US agencies.

Olmert's legal battle is far from over

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:08:52 GMT

Acquitted in the Talansky and Rishon Tours affairs, the former PM now has the Holyland trial to fight.

3 life sentences for dad who murdered kids

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:58:18 GMT

Itai Ben-Dror stabbed his three children to death on his ex-wife's birthday.

Court set to announce verdict in 3 Olmert corruption cases

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 06:20:06 GMT

Jerusalem District Court set to give ruling on Rishon Tours, Talansky and Investment Center affairs; if Olmert found guilty it will be the first time a former prime minister has been convicted in a criminal trial.

Egypt MPs convene after Mursi defies military

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:14:43 GMT

Presidential decree reestablishing legislature sparks legal, political debate.

Saudis: News of Mursi’s Riyadh visit as blow to Iran

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:47:24 GMT

In first official visit abroad, Islamist president will meet Saudi King Abdullah; hasn't yet accepted Iranian invitation.

Coptic Egyptian minister denies VP offer by Mursi

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:28:51 GMT

Christian Tourism Minister dismisses fears an Islamist president could harm tourism.

'Provision needed for journalists holding secret documents'

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 02:57:11 GMT

As Uri Blau reaches plea bargain, experts say journalists who held secret information for work need immunity.

Inside Iran: Of missiles and lapdogs

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:11:04 GMT

Oil sanctions, nuclear talks, Egypt, war games dominated headlines from Tehran this week in Iranian press.

Uri Blau avoids prison over stolen IDF papers

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:08:30 GMT

'Haaretz' reporter will admit to illegally possessing classified documents in exchange for 4 months of community service.

Tehran: Syria suffering for supporting Palestinians

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 03:28:19 GMT

Iranian official accuses US, West of ‘taking revenge’ on Damascus’s support for the Palestinians.

'Beirut banks funneling illicit funds for Hezbollah'

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 02:53:39 GMT

Report says Hezbollah using Lebanon’s banks in money-laundering scheme, calls on firms to dump Lebanese debt.

Egypt: Women's groups press Mursi for full rights

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 04:56:37 GMT

Women’s rights activists call on Egypt’s new leader to appoint female vice president, cabinet members and other officials.

‘Iranians help Hezbollah build tunnels in Lebanon'

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 03:39:51 GMT

Beirut newspaper ‘Al-Joumhouria’ cites ‘security study’ saying terror group has upgraded underground structures.

Lindenstrauss slams parties over real estate

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 04:49:29 GMT

State Comptroller's Report finds failures in Labor, Likud, Meretz, Hadash, National-Religious handling of assets.

Iran 'prepared' for EU sanctions, threatens Israel

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 22:28:17 GMT

As oil embargo comes into force, Iranian officials warn Israel against strike, say strategies in place to counter sanctions.

Lindenstrauss slams political parties over assets

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 17:04:16 GMT

State comptroller report reveals failures in the way several major parties manage their real estate assets.

Holyland trial halted after state witness falls ill

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 15:40:12 GMT

"S.D." testifies that Cherny instructed him to give bribes to mayor Olmert; former PM's spokesman calls witness a liar.

Iran pledges to counter EU oil embargo

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 13:43:21 GMT

As embargo comes into force, Iranian officials say strategies in place to deal with effects; US applauds European ban.

Olmert: State witness is a liar telling tales

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 12:48:52 GMT

In first day of marathon testimony in Holyland trial, "S.D." says Cherny instructed him to give bribes to mayor Olmert.

State witness: Cherny instructed me to give Olmert bribes

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 10:25:25 GMT

In first day of marathon testimony in Holyland trial, "S.D." says the businessman approved the bribes he paid out, asked him to head a straw company; witness's identity remains under a gag order.

Olmert in court to hear state witness testify

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 09:23:12 GMT

Gag order in Holyland Affair remains as ‘S.D.’ begins marathon 2-week, 12-hr day testimony in Tel Aviv District Court.

State witness to begin testimony in Olmert trial

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 06:01:09 GMT

Gag order in Holyland Affair remains as ‘S.D.’ begins marathon 2-week, 12-hr day testimony in Tel Aviv District Court.

Summer with the White Lady of the Alps

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 04:30:00 GMT

Chamonix, the awe-inspiring Alpine resort that inspired Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, has much to offer the modern tourist.

Mursi sworn in as Egypt's first Islamist president

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 18:35:05 GMT

In first presidential address, Mursi vows to "stand by Palestinians", honor international treaties.

General: Egypt's Tantawi to remain defense minister

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:15:50 GMT

Mohamed Assar indicates newly-elected President Mursy's powers to be limited by military, who will retain prominent post.

Iran’s media ‘optimistic’ about relations with Egypt

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 03:27:31 GMT

Regime-linked news sites say Cairo-Tehran links ‘central issue’ on president-elect’s foreign policy agenda.

Egypt: Brotherhood, army agree on leader's powers

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 03:21:48 GMT

Mohamed Morsy pledges to appoint woman, Christian and others from non-Brotherhood groups to vice presidential posts.

Indictment says former prisoner assisted Gaza terror group

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 02:59:53 GMT

32-year-old PA resident allegedly received thousands of dollars in return for helping Hamas.

Morsy denies Iranian interview on peace 'review'

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:02:06 GMT

Egyptian president-elect’s spokesman calls reported Fars News interview dealing with Camp David, Iran a "fabrication."

Morsy says he'll 'review' peace treaty with Israel

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:11:41 GMT

In interview with Iranian media, Egyptian President-elect says he wants to restore ties with the Islamic Republic.

Egypt's Morsy says he'll review peace treaty with Israel

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:25:42 GMT

In interview with Iranian media, Egyptian President-elect says he will not take executive action on Camp David accords without input from gov't; adds he wants to expand bilateral ties with Iran to create "balance" in region.

Islamist Morsy declared Egyptian president

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 01:06:55 GMT

Muslim Brotherhood’s candidate claims 51.73% of runoff vote, defeats ex-Mubarak PM Shafik; PM hopes to continue treaty with Cairo; White House urges respecting rights of all.

Will Egypt's new leader Islamize largest Arab state?

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 20:22:59 GMT

Experts are divided on whether Morsy's election will mean danger for Israel.

TA squatter charged with killing fellow homeless

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:48:01 GMT

42 year old stands accused of stabbing squatter after argument over miniature sculpture, according to indictment.

Tensions grow in Egypt as vote results delayed

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:57:28 GMT

As political crisis deepens, human rights groups accuse the military of power-grabbing, paving the way for rights abuses.

Man charged with assault on 7th-grade teacher

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 03:28:23 GMT

According to indictment, Khalid Amun carried out the attack after teacher ordered his relative to leave the classroom for disrupting.

Yishai, Steinitz targeted in Carmel fire probe

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:56:10 GMT

State Comptroller's report into 2010 fire slams finance, interior ministers for failures in funding, readiness of fire services.

'Israel's fire infrastructure far behind the West'

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:41:22 GMT

State Comptroller Lindenstrauss presents Carmel Fire report to Rivlin, says negligence requires immediate attention.

Carmel fire report expected to target Yishai, Steinitz

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 06:54:13 GMT

Interior, finance ministers expected to be charged with "special responsibility" for failure to modernize firefighting infrastructure.

Russia, Syria deny war games with China, Iran

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:29:08 GMT

Iran's Fars News reports "unnamed sources" talked of joint air, ground and naval exercises in Syria.

'Iran, Russia, China, Syria plan 'largest' war game'

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:20:50 GMT

Syrian, Iranian media reports say air, ground and naval forces to conduct "Middle East's largest ever military exercise."

Arab, Jewish lawyers win award for advancing peace

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:51:54 GMT

Adalah’s Hassan Jabareen, ACRI’s Dan Yakir awarded Goldberg IIE Prize for Peace in Middle East.

Court sentences, fines 2 men for human trafficking

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:22:06 GMT

The two men admit to bringing Chilean women to Israel to work as prostitutes.

Ministry to invest NIS 8m. to evacuate disused land

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:06:24 GMT

IDF aims to leave army base on Tel Aviv-Givatayim border within 2 years, but former planner says it will take at least 10 years.

Disused IDF base to be rezoned for residential use

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:48:47 GMT

Ministry to invest NIS 8m. to return disused land for residential construction; IDF to evacuate base "within about 2 years."

Man 'used chatrooms to groom teen girls for sex'

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:52:09 GMT

41-year-old charged with multiple counts of rape, sodomy and indecent assault.

'Comptroller must probe readiness to face Iran threat'

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:59:25 GMT

Head of Knesset State Control Committee warns that Lindenstrauss’s scathing report on flotilla raid raises concerns about decision-making process.

Man charged with sexual assault, decapitating wife

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:29:03 GMT

42-year-old prison guard allegedly killed wife during domestic dispute before cutting off her head, burying it in sand.

UK firm ‘facilitating Iran’s human rights abuses'

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 06:13:57 GMT

US pressure group accuses Arqiva of playing "harmful role" by transmitting IRIB programming.

'PM failed to enforce National Security law'

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 04:18:39 GMT

NSC meant to advise PM, ministerial committees on national security, but ‘significant gaps’ remain, says Lindenstrauss.

Lindenstrauss slams Netanyahu, Barak in report

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:59:17 GMT

Decision-making process in run-up to 'Mavi Marmara' incident was disorganized, unsystematic.

US gov’t opposes forcing Iran to reveal assets

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:57:32 GMT

Top lawyer accuses Department of Justice of "aiding and abetting" state-sponsored terror after it files amicus brief.

Khamenei adviser: Islamic countries need nukes

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:06:38 GMT

Forghani, who formerly called on Iran to annihilate Israel, argues that Islamic Republic needs nukes to repel US threat.

Grunis summons judge over 'altered protocols'

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:26:25 GMT

Summons comes after ombudsman upholds complaint that Judge Alshech significantly altered protocols of a case.

Bar Association leaders call for TA judge's ousting

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 04:13:50 GMT

Move comes after ombudsman upholds complaint that Alshech significantly altered protocols of case.

US A-G called on to support flotilla lawsuit

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 01:15:45 GMT

American Alan Bauer cites rarely-used law allowing US to seize vessels that tried to break Gaza blockade.

Kadima MK proposes to help olim in small claims

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 03:26:32 GMT

Ministerial C'tee set to debate new bill that allows volunteers to help new immigrants, poorer citizens.

Palmer dad asks military court for harsher sentence

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 23:46:38 GMT

In precedent-setting move, father of Asher Palmer, will request permission to make a statement at Ofer Military Court.

Journalists protest against Blau indictment

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 13:05:09 GMT

Jerusalem Journalists Association protest outside Justice Ministry over A-G’s decision to indict "Haaretz" reporter Uri Blau.

Man charged with attempting to murder former wife

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:40:08 GMT

Divorced Beersheba mother of one suffered stab wounds, fractures, eye injuries.

Gang of 11 minors indicted for attacks on Africans in TA

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:36:24 GMT

Defendants allegedly committed crimes as acts of revenge following media reports about criminal offenses carried out by Africans.

US officials to attend Asher Palmer murder trial

Thu, 31 May 2012 19:09:45 GMT

Ofer Military Court tries Wa’al al-Arjeh and Ali Saadeh with intentional killing of father and infant son on Route 60.

Journalists to protest against Blau indictment

Thu, 31 May 2012 18:41:50 GMT

Jerusalem Journalists Association plans protest outside Justice Ministry over A-G’s decision to indict Haaretz reporter Uri Blau.

IDF returns 91 terrorist bodies to PA

Thu, 31 May 2012 09:37:06 GMT

PA to honor suicide bombers, terrorists by holding military funerals and a national rally in honor of "martyrs."

Survivors back criminalizing Nazi symbols

Wed, 30 May 2012 19:43:41 GMT

Civil rights groups, left-wing MKs say bill will harm freedom of speech.

Uri Blau to face aggravated espionage charge

Wed, 30 May 2012 13:23:47 GMT

Journalist who took classified IDF documents from soldier Anat Kamm to stand trial, face 7 years, A-G announces.

Nahariya man gets 18 years for manslaughter

Wed, 30 May 2012 01:10:39 GMT

Defendant asked ‘what have Arabs got to do here?’ before stabbing victim in 'racially motivated' attack.

Fine, 3 years for Egged driver for molesting minor

Tue, 29 May 2012 17:18:07 GMT

Judge condemns 'Kav Layla' driver for abusing his position, says he 'harmed society' as well as passenger, a minor.

Court determines Teitel murdered Palestinians

Tue, 29 May 2012 11:46:19 GMT

Judges accept unusual plea bargain, will rule next month whether "Jewish Terrorist" was criminally responsible for his actions.

Man charged with raping, assaulting Ashkelon woman

Tue, 29 May 2012 04:05:53 GMT

44-year-old US citizen allegedly attacked and threatened victim twice in course of two months.

Revolutionary Guards admits Iran involvement in Syria

Tue, 29 May 2012 03:30:53 GMT

Tehran state media immediately remove interview, blame Israel for Syria bomb blasts.

Three charged with attempted rape of 15-year-old

Sun, 27 May 2012 19:45:28 GMT

Two men charged with repeatedly trying to rape teen on eve of Independence Day, while 3rd allegedly held her boyfriend down.

‘Why did they smash our businesses? We’re scared.’

Fri, 25 May 2012 02:14:15 GMT

Eritrean migrants react with shock and fear to anti-African violence in south Tel Aviv.

Two indicted for rape, attempted sodomy in TA

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:27:22 GMT

37-year-old man allegedly followed woman from pub,charged with rape, second man charged with attempting to sodomize her.

Kucik C'tee recommends restructuring PMO staff

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:38:43 GMT

C'tee formed after State Comptroller report slamming "human resource errors" in PMO recommends cutting "special advisers."

Iran's media shows ‘optimism’ regarding nuclear talks

Thu, 24 May 2012 03:24:22 GMT

State-run outlets focus on the message that the Islamic Republic is in a strong negotiating position.

Peaceful nuke energy stressed in Iran before talks

Tue, 22 May 2012 22:35:13 GMT

Iran's state-run press accuses Netanyahu of "bullying" P5+1, speculates on proposals to be offered by West in Baghdad.

Man charged with defrauding Yad2 users

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:38:19 GMT

Suspect allegedly offered fictitious products for sale on popular second-hand sales site.

Shurat HaDin head to receive Zionism prize

Tue, 22 May 2012 06:06:37 GMT

Director of Shurat HaDin Nitsana Darshan- Leitner recognized with Moskowitz Prize for Zionism for taking Israel’s fight to the courtrooms.

Court convicts former ambassador to Belarus

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:31:00 GMT

Ze'ev Ben-Aryeh admitted to leaking confidential information on the ongoing criminal investigation into FM Liberman.

Harsher charges after Haifa hit-and-run victim dies

Fri, 18 May 2012 01:57:19 GMT

Moran Maron was charged on May 7 with abandoning an injured person and disrupting the investigation regarding the accident.

Man charged with murder in Beersheba stabbing

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:23:26 GMT

Two-weeks after death of Gadi Vichman, stabbed after asking teenagers to keep quiet, Idan Ohion, 19, indicted for murder.

Man charged with abusing mentally ill mother

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:26:41 GMT

Victor Chernish, 42, allegedly would hit, strangle, tie up his mother who suffered from schizophrenia.

‘Tel Aviv arsonist targeted migrants’

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:10:59 GMT

21-year-old man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at several homes of Africans, faces lengthy prison term.

Iran to execute 4 men convicted of sodomy

Thu, 17 May 2012 07:21:38 GMT

Under the Iranian legal system, 8 crimes including murder, rape, drug trafficking and sodomy can be capital offenses.

State asks to outlaw downloading of population data

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:28:44 GMT

Precedent-setting request comes after the DA filed indictments in connection with the massive data theft.

Gov't green lights 'smart' ID cards program

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:58:11 GMT

Legislative c'tee approves changes to population registry regulations; civil rights attorney warns of identity theft.

TA man charged with raping woman during burglary

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:46:39 GMT

Defendant allegedly broke into victim's apartment and assaulted her as she slept.

Iran, Syria ordered to pay terror victim's family

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:37:13 GMT

US court orders $332 m. for Wultz family for 16-year-old boy killed and father seriously injured in TA suicide attack.

Labor group: Probe councilman for incitement

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:40:06 GMT

Rabbi Yaakov Halperin denies incitement against gays, said he merely quoted passage from Torah at J'lem City Council meeting.

Pig farmers in the muck for polluting water

Tue, 15 May 2012 03:25:20 GMT

Court fines hog growers NIS 80,000 each for pumping raw sewage into fields.

Court denies appeal of ex-soldier over Karp murder

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:58:02 GMT

Appeal of youth and former soldier, who failed to prevent the killing of Arik Karp, rejected unanimously.

Police officer charged with indecent acts in public

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:33:50 GMT

Officer allegedly exposed himself to three different women without their consent.

Group petitions High Court against Ulpana demolitions

Sun, 13 May 2012 18:26:14 GMT

Civil rights group says houses should not be razed until District Court rules on civil land ownership case.

Supreme Court: No more appeal hearings for Katsav

Sun, 13 May 2012 17:48:11 GMT

Justice Esther Hayut says former president's defense team had "left no stone unturned" in search for rape case appeal.

Supreme Court denies appeal hearing for Katsav

Sun, 13 May 2012 17:22:57 GMT

Justice Esther Hayut says former president's defense team had "left no stone unturned" in search for rape case appeal.

Six indicted over Population Registry data theft

Sun, 13 May 2012 12:33:02 GMT

Former Social Affairs Ministry contractor allegedly stole database, passed it to haredi charity, from where it was sold abroad.

Beersheba stabbing suspects sent to house arrest

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:04:01 GMT

Three are suspected of stabbing to death a father of two who had asked them to be quiet outside his apartment.

Beit Shemesh man charged with killing Hevra Kadisha head

Fri, 11 May 2012 03:16:50 GMT

District attorney charges 40-year-old Itzhik Hazan with his murder of Haifa burial society head Benny Hesse.

18 years for human trafficking ringleader

Thu, 10 May 2012 18:45:33 GMT

Saban found guilty of false imprisonment, possession of prostitution premises, money laundering, confiscating passport.

Sudanese man charged with raping 17-year-old

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:14:36 GMT

Defendant allegedly raped victim on sofa, knowing she was drunk.

Tel Aviv man charged with mother's murder

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:08:32 GMT

Binyamin Davidi allegedly stabbed his mother to death after she repeatedly asked him to leave her apartment.

Haredi kids entertainer jailed for molestation

Thu, 10 May 2012 01:40:36 GMT

‘David the Mime’ is sentenced for indecently assaulting a 12-year-old boy on several occasions.

Court upholds Hamas man's admin. detention

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:41:27 GMT

Mahmoud Masalani "poses threat to regional security and public," High court finds.

Umm al-Fahem man convicted of homophobic attacks

Tue, 08 May 2012 17:49:43 GMT

Umm al-Fahem resident convicted of beating, threatening two men in Or Yehuda because of their sexual orientation.

Court convicts lawyer of aiding Hamas

Tue, 08 May 2012 17:47:46 GMT

Khaled Dasouqiby smuggled phones to security prisoner Ziad Qawasmeh, a convicted member of the Hamas terror group at Ketziot Prison.

High Court upholds state of emergency

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:26:11 GMT

Decision comes 13 years after petition is filed; Israel has been in declared state of emergency since 1948.

High Court orders Ulpana homes demolished by July 1

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:11:26 GMT

State has failed to find reason for “exceptional remedy of reopening legal proceedings,” says Supreme Court President, notes judgements must be executed within period prescribed by the court.

Right-wing MKs to PM: Support outpost legislation

Mon, 07 May 2012 22:44:50 GMT

Livnat says "The state has a moral responsibility toward the residents that it encouraged and sent to live [in Ulpana]."

Court rules against Palestinian hunger strikers

Mon, 07 May 2012 17:49:25 GMT

Justice Rubinstein says hunger strike should not be a factor in decision to extend the prisoners' administrative detention.

Three indicted over Haifa 'hit and run'

Mon, 07 May 2012 17:00:19 GMT

Two pedestrians seriously injured in accident, defendants allegedly removed car license plates to foil police search for them

Court to decide Rachel Corrie case in August

Mon, 07 May 2012 01:05:11 GMT

Family blames IDF for US activist’s ’03 death in Gaza.

Man indicted for murdering former classmate

Sun, 06 May 2012 23:38:55 GMT

22- year-old Baka al-Gharbiya resident suspected of murdering local man by shooting him in the head.

Court slams gov't request to rethink Ulpana razing

Sun, 06 May 2012 17:03:36 GMT

State asks for 60 days to examine how it will implement plans regarding West Bank; Justice Joubran says state's "exceptional requests" becoming commonplace.

Supreme Court slams state's Ulpana hearing request

Sun, 06 May 2012 12:09:49 GMT

High Court hears state request to cancel ruling on outpost demolition; justices warn state on political response.

Man indicted for murdering former classmate

Sun, 06 May 2012 11:50:48 GMT

According to indictment, 22-year-old shot victim in the head after becoming enraged when he played loud music as he drove passed his house.

'Illegal to export macaques for medical experiments'

Sun, 06 May 2012 02:27:27 GMT

Monkeys trapped in the wild can only be used to save human lives or reduce suffering.

A-G: Macaques won't be exported for experimentation

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:53:03 GMT

In response to High Court petition, Weinstein says monkeys trapped in the wild can't be used in experiments.

'Court manslaughter sentence too lenient'

Fri, 04 May 2012 02:23:32 GMT

8-year term for 16-year-old who stabbed Philip Geller not enough to deter growing teenage knife crime trend, state argues.

Defying polls, Yacimovich predicts Labor can beat Likud

Fri, 04 May 2012 01:19:16 GMT

Ruling party rallies behind Netanyahu ahead of convention; Kadima MKs deny rumors they’re joining other parties

Tibi treats fainting Palestinian prisoner in court

Thu, 03 May 2012 20:01:49 GMT

Hunger striker loses consciousness during a petition hearing at the High Court; guard initially refuses MK access to prisoner.

Egyptian-Jews seek rehearing in Coca-Cola case

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:40:21 GMT

Bigio family says their land, confiscated in Nasser's anti-Jewish purges, is now Coca-Cola Egypt's HQ.

83-year-old gets 7 years for sexually abusing granddaughter

Thu, 03 May 2012 03:12:15 GMT

Victim remained silent for years about abuse that took place when she was young teen in 1988-91.

Suspects in alleged gang rape to remain in custody

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:52:51 GMT

Court rules to delete appeal earlier decision to extend their remand; suspects to be held until Wednesday.

Man charged with shooting friend over woodland tryst

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:57:14 GMT

Youth attempting to be alone with his girlfriend in the woods shoots his friend for interrupting them.

Comptroller: Grave faults in state health, defense

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:55:56 GMT

At end of seven-year term, State Comptroller Lindenstrauss says civil servants' personal liability "at the heart of good governance."

Ben Arieh indicted for alleged leak to Liberman

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:47:19 GMT

Former Israeli ambassador to Belarus, allegedly informed then-MK Liberman of confidential criminal probe.

Lindenstrauss files final annual report to Knesset

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:59:24 GMT

64-chapter report includes sections on every gov't body including health, defense; full report to be released at 4:00 p.m.

Two indicted for trying to out-drive cops

Tue, 01 May 2012 04:50:27 GMT

Indictment says that Murad Atrash, 22, and Muhammad Ibrahim, 20, drove at high speed to evade police patrol car.

Despite sanctions, car companies work with Iran

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:57:58 GMT

Group says numerous companies either export to Iran or have manufacturing agreements with companies controlled by the regime.

Man sentenced to life for 1986 Tel Aviv murder

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:32:31 GMT

57-year-old Ali Kara’in escaped to Jordan after strangling his lover, was extradited from US after 8-year prison term for fraud.

US: Torture law doesn't apply to PLO, PA

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:20:53 GMT

US Supreme Court rejects lawsuit by Palestinian-born American whose family claims he was tortured, murdered in Jericho prison.

US mulls prosecution of Schalit deal prisoners

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:12:17 GMT

FBI, US Justice Dept. "reviewing info" about prisoners freed in Schalit deal for "potential prosecution," 'Post' learns.

Shachar Greenspan plea bargain ‘far too lenient’

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:30:51 GMT

Teenage girl became quadriplegic after drunk driver slammed into her.

Sex offender who denies crime to receive therapy

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:18:00 GMT

Nazareth court welcomes Prisons Service decision; before, only those who admitted guilt were eligible for rehabilitative treatment.

No Compensation for damaged Gaza businesses

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:39 GMT

Court deems state not liable for chicken coops destroyed in 2006 air attack on terrorist tunnels.

Gush Shalom petitions court over West Bank radio

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:54:24 GMT

Movement asks High Court to prevent W. Bank radio station Galei Israel from broadcasting in center of Israel.

Court delays hearing in Palmer murder trial

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:36:08 GMT

MK Ben-Ari calls trial a "show," claims prosecution working out a deal which shows Jewish blood is still "cheap."

Men who beat woman sentenced for 11 years

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:32:00 GMT

Two Carmiel residents imprisoned for ‘cruel, planned’ act that left victim with broken ribs and spinal damage.

High Court: No cannabis smoking at Tel Aviv rally

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:40:26 GMT

Group asked for police license to smoke illegal drug at 'Cannabis Day' event in Rabin Square

Trial in case against Sara Netanyahu kicks off

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:14:59 GMT

Lillian Peretz claims PM's wife paid her less than minimum wage, abused her; Netanyahu countersuing for defamation.

DA suing 3 convicted IDF gas thieves for NIS 1m.

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:22:49 GMT

State attorney's office dubs move 'part of the state's battle against crime.'

Court increases sentence of man who raped teen

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:15:20 GMT

Supreme Court extends prison term of man convicted of raping teen hitchhiker from 4 to 6 years; justices say harsher rape sentences encourage victims to come forward.

Palestinian charged with Ashkelon man’s murder

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:11:49 GMT

Hamisa, a PA resident, stabbed victim after a beating her, southern district attorney's indictment charges.

Prosecutors oppose Katsav request for hearing

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:01:59 GMT

State attorney’s office: New videotape and photographic evidence won’t overturn Supreme Court rape verdict.

Remand extended for Dutch tourist shot by police

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:37:53 GMT

For second time, Tel Aviv court extends remand for the comatose tourist shot by police in Bat Yam.

Judge orders arbitration in Olmert-Lador lawsuit

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:08:07 GMT

Mediation process to last three months, if it fails the court will rule on Lador's immunity request.

Group calls on A-G to prosecute 'flytilla' activists

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:48:06 GMT

Police view "flytilla" activists as hostile elements; organizers of the event say participants are peaceful supporters of Palestinians.

Court extends remand of Hazon Yeshaya suspect

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:02:12 GMT

Senior employee of charity suspected of aggravated fraud, money laundering, falsifying corporate documents and forgery.

Iranian forces to conduct joint military maneuvers

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:20:50 GMT

Iranian army, Revolutionary Guards to hold exercises; Islamic Republic announces upgrades to tanks, new vertical wind tunnel.

Rights group: Prosecute anti-Israel protesters

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:48:24 GMT

Pro-Palestinian, Muslim student groups disrupted a February pro-Israel event at UC Davis.

City employees indicted for alleged crime ring

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:02:55 GMT

9 charged in connection with criminal organization that operated gambling dens in Ashdod, Beit Shemesh.

Palmer calls for support in trial of murder suspects

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:10:06 GMT

Father of Kiryat Arba man and baby killed in crash says Israelis should show prosecutors that terror victims are not forgotten.

'Nuclear talks don't signal improved US relations'

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:51:33 GMT

Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization chief says another heavy-water nuclear reactor may be on the cards.

'Iranian atomic energy chief hints at compromise'

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:01:02 GMT

Fereydoon Abbasi-Davani says Tehran will carry out 20% uranium enrichment "just for its own needs" and not beyond that.

4 charged with trafficking women for prostitution

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:11:38 GMT

Defendants allegedly brought women from Russia and Ukraine to work in Tel Aviv brothels.

‘Iran approaches talks weakened by sanctions’

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:13:32 GMT

The West can walk away from any deal, says Meir Javedanfar, but Tehran cannot pretend measures are not having an effect.

Iran will ‘bulldoze’ Israel in any war, says chief of staff

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:59:57 GMT

Gen. Seyed Hassan Firouzabadi threatens to “destroy the illegal Zionist nest,” if Israel attacks.

Rivlin voices support for Basic Law on legislation

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 17:17:46 GMT

Opposition calls Neeman’s proposal allowing majority of 65 MKs to undo Supreme Court cancellation of laws undemocratic.

Iran slams BBC over film about Israel relations

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:04:35 GMT

Islamic Republic says Iranian-Canadian's film includes "unauthorized" footage shot in Tehran.

Boss of 'Negev crime ring' convicted in plea bargain

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:59:35 GMT

Court convicts Hagai Zagoury, Rami Ezran of leading criminal organization, organizing its activities, conspiracy to murder and other offenses.

8 minors indicted for murder of Jewish man in Ramle

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:56:31 GMT

Defendants allegedly shouted racist curses, said they supported Gaza rocket fire, before shooting 51-year-old man dead.

PM looks to convert three outposts to settlements

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:34:41 GMT

Gov't never authorized Rehalim, Sansana, Bruchin as settlements; Netanyahu asks A-G to help save Ulpana homes.

15 years for sex offender who fled to Argentina

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:09:41 GMT

Judge orders defendant - in addition to 15 yrs - to pay his two daughters each NIS 100,000 in compensation.

'Export of 90 monkeys to US legally problematic'

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:45:22 GMT

A-G Weinstein says Nature and Parks Authority agreed to reexamine granting export license on monkeys for animal testing.

Meretz goes to High Court over TA Shabbat buses

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:16:21 GMT

MK Horowitz says transportation minister is ignoring needs of non-car-owning public, ‘surrendering to religious coercion.’

DA indicts Beduin for stealing old tank from IDF

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:17:46 GMT

Defendant allegedly used blowtorch to dismantle chassis on firing range before being nabbed by IDF officer.

‘Bridge plans must consider women’s Kotel area'

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:31:56 GMT

Supreme Court says any new decision on Mughrabi Bridge plans are subject to judicial review.

ICC: No Cast Lead probe as PA not a state

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:01:12 GMT

Prosecutor: Court cannot investigate PA allegations of Israeli 'war crimes' because Palestine not a recognized state.

Court remands Arab teen indicted for stabbing on train

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:51:33 GMT

Prosecution requests that the court remand Shuman in custody during his criminal trial, arguing that he presents a flight risk.

Court calls on IPS to publish inmates' book rules

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:04:13 GMT

Decision ends three-year legal battle by prisoners for access to reading material.

Supreme Court rejects appeal of candy killer

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:15:50 GMT

Defendant sentenced to 15 years in prison after trying to feed his daughters poisoned sweets.

Eldad to A-G: Investigate Neturei Karta in Beirut

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:22:33 GMT

Members of the anti-Zionist group meet senior Hezbollah official in Lebanon to support "Land Day" protests.

Court upholds US extradition request for Israelis

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:01:37 GMT

Defendants allegedly defrauded elderly Americans in fake lottery scams; four others were extradited in January.

House arrest for man suspected of shaking baby

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:16:23 GMT

Kiryat Gat Magistrate’s Court ruled to release uncle suspected of shaking baby niece to house arrest.

2 indicted for creating counterfeit debit cards

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:42:13 GMT

Haifa District Attorney charges two men of altering ATM machines to make fake debit cars using stolen data.

Nazareth imam convicted of inciting terror

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:28:14 GMT

Preacher established Salafist group with 'global Jihad' al-Qaida ideology.

Two Negev Beduin men indicted for murder

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:02:51 GMT

Victim shot in the head in dramatic shootout during family feud.

Eritrean man gets 20 years for wife's manslaughter

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:21:49 GMT

Refugee convicted in plea bargain, asked to serve sentence in Eritrea.

Dimona man indicted for rape-by-deception

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:29:01 GMT

29-year-old allegedly groomed girls over Internet by pretending to be female soldier; Danino also charged with blackmailing minors.

US court: Iran must pay $44.6m. to 1983 Beirut victims

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:35:43 GMT

Damages to be paid to two American servicemen wounded in the bombing, and to their family members.

Inside Man: Behind Tehran’s ‘electronic curtain’

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:00:16 GMT

Mullahs are intensifying internet crackdown with a newly formed agency, the Supreme Council of Cyberspace.

Arab teen indicted for stabbing soldier

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:26:22 GMT

Stabbing allegedly a revenge attack after defendant angered by Arab, CNN news reports on Palestinians.

Man indicted for killing pregnant wife

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:13:14 GMT

The defendant allegedly shot his wife to prevent her being unfaithful while he was in prison.

Ragen to appeal to top court in plagiarism ruling

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:59:13 GMT

Ragen denies plagiarizing any part of Shapiro’s work in her best-selling novel Sotah, hopes Supreme Court will overturn ruling.

Group requests probe of Barghouti 'incitement'

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:37:41 GMT

Legal Forum requests A-G investigation: Barghouti's appeal for "large-scale resistance" against Israel is "a call for intifada."

Court suspends shipment of monkeys to US lab

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:58:23 GMT

High Court decision follows petition by animal rights group; previous ruling farm to export animals for experimentation.

Burglar indicted for indecent assault of woman

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:30:52 GMT

Tel Aviv District Court files indictment charging Holon man with sodomizing, indecently assaulting woman during burglary of her house.

Tel Aviv DA indicts 4 mobsters for Bat Yam hit

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:20:56 GMT

In addition to the murder charge, the 4 are charged with illegal possession of a gun and conspiracy to commit a crime.

Negev man charged with baby's manslaughter

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:04:38 GMT

15-month-old baby dies from ruptured liver after father allegedly punched her in the stomach.

Egged driver convicted of indecent assault of girl

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:02:24 GMT

Driver also convicted of falsely imprisoning 17-year-old girl on bus.

Court says Migron must be evacuated by August 1

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:31:56 GMT

High Court rejects state's request to delay evacuation of West Bank outpost until 2015.

Rivlin agrees to hold Knesset session on outposts

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:06:46 GMT

After court ruling against Migron deal prompts outrage on Right, Rivlin says he will hold special plenum pending signatures.

PM on Migron deal rejection: The gov't respects the court

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:10:12 GMT

High Court rejects state's request to delay evacuation of West Bank outpost until 2015, ordering the evacuation to be completed by August 1; right-wing MKs plan to push legislation that would nullify ruling.

Beduin charged with refugee abduction in Sinai

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:24:14 GMT

Defendant allegedly at center of gang that held Africans hostage in Egypt, blackmailed family members in Israel for ransoms.

Court says Migron must be evacuated by August 1

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:46:59 GMT

High Court rejects state's request to delay evacuation of West Bank outpost until 2015; Peace Now hails decision as victory, right-wing parliamentarians plan to push legislation that would nullify ruling.

House arrest for 5 indicted over soldiers attack

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:44:22 GMT

5 of the 6 defendants charged with attacking soldiers in Haifa released to house arrest, court rules.

Man gets 9.5 years for sodomizing minor

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:57:39 GMT

As part of plea bargain, defendant had previously pleaded guilty to indecent assault, rape that took place 11 years ago.

Man charged with attempted murder after Nahariya stabbing

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:35:46 GMT

Anwar Masalaha from Abu Sinan in the Galilee bought pen knife and stabbed 65-year-old Esther Porat 13 times, according to indictment.

High Court slams state's 'last minute' Migron deal

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:17:39 GMT

Justices chastise state for failing to include Palestinian landowners in negotiations it held with settlers to delay outpost evacuation.

West Bank teen charged with 'price tag' attack

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:28:29 GMT

Minor allegedly set fire to Palestinian car, residence in Nabi Elias, escaped police in a high-speed car chase.

Man charged with indecent assault, child porn

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:52:08 GMT

Haifa man allegedly chatted with minors on the Internet posing as a 17 year old, asked for sexually explicit photos.

Settlers can’t use Ottoman law to claim land

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:50:20 GMT

High Court gives civil administration month to evict settler; ruling could open door to more evictions.

Rights group: Make Nazi salutes a criminal offense

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:51:31 GMT

State Attorney's Office says those who make "Hitler salute" can't be prosecuted.

Hamas man 'plotted bombing, soldier kidnapping'

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:26:54 GMT

State Attorney's Office says resident of Gaza caught trying to enter Israel had planned attacks in Eilat area.

Man, 21, gets 10 years for crime committed in 2007

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:16:22 GMT

Victim’s family, which opposed plea bargain for manslaughter conviction, slams prison term as being "too lenient."

Lindenstrauss: Carmel fire report is in final stages

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:54:41 GMT

State Comptroller says his office received oral and written responses to draft report from Steinitz and Yishai.

'Aussie nonprofit funding PFLP-linked Gazan group'

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:31:32 GMT

Israel Law Center calls on Australian police to open investigation into the matter.

Court rejects 6 Beduin Negev land lawsuits

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:07:39 GMT

Members of the al-Uqbi family argued that they owned land, including at al-Arakib, since Ottoman times.

Southern towns to Court: Stop power plant

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:24:48 GMT

Gazan rockets could trigger catastrophe if plant built, say Kiryat Malachi, Be’er Tuviya.

US considers prosecuting Schalit deal terrorists

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:49:13 GMT

US Dep't of Justice continues investigating potential for prosecuting freed prisoners who harmed Americans.

Court to hear case on 'religious Jews only' project

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:58:55 GMT

Civil rights groups, Arab residents in Acre file petition claiming ILA unfairly marketed land solely to religious Jews.

‘Trojan Horse’ couple to compensate novelist

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 06:51:33 GMT

Court rules Ruth and Michael Haephrati to pay Amnon Jackont NIS 400,000 for invasion of privacy after appeal rejected.

Setting aside the law

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:08:19 GMT

British Jonathan Hasson and Australian Ryan Shandler speak about going from law school to a combat unit in the IDF.

Teen sentenced to 20 years for murder

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:17:58 GMT

Defendant was aged 14 when he fatally stabbed his friend to death following an argument between the two.

Haifa man convicted of sexual assault on daughters

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:26:32 GMT

Abuse started when kids were 4, continued for many years in what judge calls "conspiracy of silence."

Businessman Dudi Appel loses appeal

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:36:29 GMT

Appel to commence 3.5 year sentence handed down in 2010 for bribing Lod mayor to advance real estate project.

Man gets 8 yrs for forging invoices worth millions

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:43:50 GMT

Defendant avoided punishment 15 years by convincing doctors he was suffering from a serious psychiatric complaint.

13 years for man who abducted, stabbed girlfriend

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:36:46 GMT

Haifa District Court sentences man who admits to committing violent acts against his girlfriend after she tried to break up with him.

Groups petitions court over anti-boycott law

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:15:06 GMT

Coalition of nine human and civil rights groups file petition, calling law “price tag on legitimate political statements.”

Man convicted of ’86 murder of his girlfriend

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:36:39 GMT

58-year-old escaped to Jordan after murdering Amira Jabris, extradited from US after serving 8 years for fraud.

Parents of injured American petition court

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:41:07 GMT

US citizen critically injured in a violent protest against the security barrier in 2009.

Ben-Gvir acquitted of supporting terror groups

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:49:29 GMT

Judge cites evidentiary failures, slams prosecution for mixing evidence from two different investigations.

Arab Israelis charged with passing Hamas funds

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:06:53 GMT

Two allegedly gave money to security prisoners, passed hundreds of thousands of dollars to be deposited in Chinese bank.

Man charged with Jerusalem murder

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:36:24 GMT

Michael Aronson allegedly covered body of 80-year-old victim with salt to mask odor.

Civil Service tribunal accepts Eshel plea bargain

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 05:29:49 GMT

Eshel to receive a severe reprimand for his conduct; accused of forming inappropriate, unacceptable relationship with R.

Palmer ‘praying’ for justice for dead son, grandson

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:52:58 GMT

Military trial continues for Palestinians accused of stoning Kiryat Arba residents’ car last September, causing fatal road crash.

Palestinians plead not guilty in stoning murder

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:32:56 GMT

Trial resumes for 2 men indicted for murdering father and baby son on Route 60 in rock-throwing incident.

Trial of Asher Palmer murder suspects continues

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 09:30:07 GMT

Two Palestinian men indicted for murdering father and baby son on Route 60 to stand trial at Ofer Military Court.

Australian NGO resumes support of Gaza group

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:49:41 GMT

Law Center had told World Vision it was ‘abetting terror’ by supporting PLFP-affiliated group.

Haifa: 6 indicted for attack on IDF soldiers

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:32:50 GMT

In hearing, judge says incident does not appear racially motivated, indictment not based on media reports.

4 indicted for robbing, assaulting 82-year-old nun

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:51:37 GMT

Father and son, as well as two W. Bank brothers in Israel illegally, charged with binding, gagging Haifa woman in her home.

Supreme Court reduces DFLP terrorist's prison term

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:02:52 GMT

Appellant convicted of carrying out activities in a terrorist organization, attempted murder.

Judge urges Capt.George, state to negotiate outside court

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:45:41 GMT

Tel Aviv District Court judge urges "Captian George," state to resolve issues outside of the courts.

Holyland Affair: Zaken tells court she needs lawyer

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:56:10 GMT

During Tel Aviv District Court hearing, Ehud Olmert's aide says she does not have an attorney yet.

Court: Surrogate twins' mother needn't adopt

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:57:19 GMT

In precedent-setting ruling, judge rules mother can undergo DNA testing to determine her maternity.

‘Suspects must know they can refuse to be searched’

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:24:27 GMT

Supreme Court calls on police to develop formal guidelines for searches without warrants.

Ministry issues guidelines for ‘Rav Kav’ data

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:12:50 GMT

ACRI says directives fall short on serious privacy infringements involving passengers' personal information.

Man filmed shooting Palestinians taken to court

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:28:56 GMT

Yesh Din brings criminal complaint 3 years after state dropped charges.

'Ex-mob boss' Roni Harari indicted for extortion

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:39:05 GMT

Harari allegedly threatened two men, took cash, a BMW and a Jeep from them; TV appearance led to arrest.

Russian olim, tourists vote in presidential election

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 01:50:35 GMT

Immigrants from Russia flock to polling stations across Israel to vote in the Russian presidential elections.

State Comptroller distributes draft Harpaz report

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 16:52:28 GMT

Gantz, Ashkenazi, Weinstein and Defense Ministry officials audited in probe receive copies of state comptroller's draft report.

Man indicted over sex offenses against minors

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:03:42 GMT

Charges also include one count of rape-by-deception.

Kalkilya man convicted over Tel Aviv terror attack

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:16:21 GMT

Mohammed Zofan admitted carrying out attempted murder, other charges after state refused plea bargain.

Congressmen call on A-G to indict freed terrorists

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:48:40 GMT

52 co-signatories tell US A-G Eric Holder say those freed in Schalit deal who harmed Americans should be prosecuted.

Civil Service Tribunal meets on Eshel plea bargain

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:40:12 GMT

In plea agreement, Eshel agreed to admit charges of breaching civil service discipline, unbecoming conduct.

On release from jail, Benizri declares: I was framed

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:26:19 GMT

Former minister released alongside 600 prisoners, including 220 Palestinians and, among them, 70 security prisoners.

Rubinstein: Arab Israelis don't have to sing Hatikva

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:38:39 GMT

Supreme Court justice speaks out in support of colleague Justice Salim Joubran, calls criticism "storm in a teacup."

Prison for 3 involved in ‘Pomegranate Tree’ racketeering

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:10:13 GMT

A total of 16 people were indicted in the case in which the defendants used violence and the threat of violence to collect money.

2 convicted of holding Filipina under slave conditions

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:05:30 GMT

24-year-old Filipina woman held in home and forbidden to leave for nearly two years.

C'tee slams ‘far too slow’ Gush Dan base evacuations

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:44:42 GMT

Israel Lands Authority pledges that land at the Tzrifin base will be marketed to the public for residential housing within 18 months.

5 years for Hamas man who conspired to aid enemy

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:59:34 GMT

Munir Attun bought weapons to carry out terror attacks, helped Hamas member in Gaza.

TA man indicted for sexually assaulting baby

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:01:08 GMT

District attorney requests gag order on the case and defendant's identity be lifted, seeks remand extension.

MKs praise, criticize Beinisch on final day

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:50:08 GMT

Left, Center MKs quick to praise outgoing Supreme Court president's accomplishments, while Right MKs criticize her bias.

High Court overturns 'discriminatory' law

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:18:44 GMT

On final day in role, retiring Supreme Court president approves petitions against law denying income support to those with cars.

Beinisch ‘had courage, will to strike down laws’

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:55:18 GMT

Legal experts laud outgoing court president’s stance on human rights.

Retiring Beinisch could annul ‘discriminatory law’

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:51:05 GMT

Retiring Supreme Court president to rule on petitions against law denying income support to those with cars.

Comptroller to send out report on 'Harpaz Affair'

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:58:03 GMT

IDF officer, Defense Ministry officials involved in alleged plot to get Galant appointed chief of staff to receive copy.

Port workers return to jobs after one-day strike

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:08:46 GMT

National Labor Court president orders Histadrut, Treasury, ports to conduct two weeks of talks under her supervision.

Man suspected of sex offenses against minors

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:25:24 GMT

Court agrees to lift gag order over man arrested on suspicion of molesting under 14s.

Court to discuss request to halt port strike

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:20:46 GMT

Histadrut launches open-ended strike in Haifa, Ashdod and Eilat ports over pension funds; Manufactures Association urges court to issue injunction against strike.

Zaken convicted of fraud in Tax Authority Affair

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:19:42 GMT

Former Olmert aide abused her position in PMO, treasury to advance brother's interests.

High Court protects disengagement pardons

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:34:48 GMT

Eight justices rule that law enacted for a proper purpose – to heal rifts in Israeli society.

TA grocers plan appeal against Shabbat opening

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:36:39 GMT

Decision comes after District Court turned down petition to force supermarket chains to close on Saturdays.

Katsav's lawyer requests to submit new evidence

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:55:09 GMT

Evidence is 'iron alibi' that shows Katsav did not lie about his whereabouts during alleged rape, lawyer claims.

Teens convicted of death by negligence

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:49:31 GMT

Jerusalem District Juvenile Court convicts two teenagers for fatally beating a man over the head with a wooden plank.

Controversial figure can leave W. Bank after 6 years

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:40:48 GMT

Court rules that Palestinian human rights leader may leave West Bank, following travel ban based on confidential security information.

3 men charged with using dog in attack against co-workers

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:33:26 GMT

The 3 men allegedly used a pit bull terrier to perpetrate a violent assault on two men earlier this month.

Former Pardes Katz gang head indicted for extortion

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:28:37 GMT

TA District Attorney’s Office files indictment against 5 men, including former underworld boss Yitzhak “Heshy” Hadif.

High Court rules 'Tal Law' can't be extended

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:51:42 GMT

Majority of six justices against three says that the law that defers IDF service for yeshiva students is unconstitutional.

Palestinian prisoner ends 66-day hunger strike

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:05:13 GMT

Khader Adnan agrees to end hunger strike in light of a deal struck between the state and his lawyers.

Khader Adnan agrees to end hunger strike

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:43:08 GMT

Announcement comes after state says it won't renew Adnan's administrative detention on April 17 if no new evidence presented.

Kirschenbaum petitions affordable housing

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:48:50 GMT

Ayalim Association, which establishes student and entrepreneur villages in the Negev, joined the MK in high court filing.

Rail strike delayed by 2 weeks to allow more talks

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:06:35 GMT

Contentious outsourcing agreement won't be implemented during the negotiations, in which Katz, Eini will participate.

2 indicted in attempted murder of council head

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:05:00 GMT

Jatt residents charged with allegedly trying to assassinate leader in Arab village.

High Court to hear hunger-striker Adnan’s petition

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:15:37 GMT

Balad MK Jamal Zahalka visits Palestinian prisoner who began hunger strike on December 18 to protest what he said was abusive treatment suffered during his arrest.

Palestinians: Stop building at Gilad Farm outpost

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:35:45 GMT

Immatin villager says settlers building 2 illegal permanent structures on his private land, without his consent.

Eshel resigns, PM names new chief of staff

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:39:52 GMT

Plea bargain reached wherein Eshel will admit to "misconduct," agree not to return to the public service.

Natan Eshel to resign after harassment charges

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:59:02 GMT

Investigation of PMO chief of staff ends, Eshel signs plea bargain admitting to charges of "unbecoming conduct."

Man charged with extorting teens to strip

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:33:16 GMT

25-year-old Kfar Saba man charged with extorting teenage girls to film themselves performing sex acts via their webcams.

Australian groups accused of aiding PFLP-linked group

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:29:16 GMT

Israel Law Center accuses World Vision Australia and AusAID of funding terrorism.

15 Lod men charged for weapons, violence, extortion

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:45:15 GMT

Charges include acquiring and selling rifles, handguns, grenades, bullets and cartridges, extortion and plotting to harm a Jaffa man.

State won't open criminal case against Kastsav crony

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:43:24 GMT

Uri Yoeli criticized by Tel Aviv District Court for silencing complainants.

Zoabi: Blockade ordered only after flotilla set sail

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:06:19 GMT

Balad MK argues IDF ordered Gaza naval blockade two days after ship departed from Turkey; IDF responds: Blockade was imposed in January 2009.

Alleged Saladin Brigades members indicted

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:07:23 GMT

Two Palestinian men from Gaza are suspected of plotting to kill soldiers, fire rockets on Israeli targets.

Train strike ends, judge slaps employee leaders with fine

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:52:41 GMT

Heads of railway workers’ boards found in contempt of court for ignoring order to halt stoppage.

Train service remains suspended despite injunction

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:28:56 GMT

National Labor Court threatens police action after striking rail employees fail to appear for scheduled hearings.

Arrests made in soldier’s hit-and-run death

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:06:58 GMT

Police say several other vehicles being investigated for involvement in incident near Yokne'am.

Holyland trial begins in Tel Aviv District Court

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:31:42 GMT

16 defendants named in indictment; State witness ordered to testify 4 days a week, starting July 1.

MKs slam state attorney inspectorate proposal

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:23:56 GMT

Detractors say the plan would prevent the public from filing complaints about state lawyers.

Holyland trial begins in Tel Aviv District Court

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:02:45 GMT

16 defendants named in indictment; State witness ordered to testify 4 days a week, starting July 1.

Court to rule on anti-Im Tirzu Facebook page

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:10:38 GMT

Movement is seeking NIS 2.6 million in damages from seven of the page's administrators for calling it "fascist."

Man claiming ‘sperm theft’ must support child

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:42:22 GMT

Tiberias Family Court rules that minors “cannot be restricted by the behavior or understanding of their parents.”

5-year-old finally ‘ready for adoption’

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:21:40 GMT

'Baby P,’ whose father is Muslim and mother of no stated religion, has lived with a haredi family for 4 years.

Grunis appointed next Supreme Court president

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:51:31 GMT

Beinisch’s replacement announced after controversial ‘Grunis Law’ passed last month.

General strike appears set to continue

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:44:33 GMT

Despite ‘real progress,’ basic services will remain closed; Egged and Dan buses to join strike today, but trains will resume.

General strike continues into third day

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:51:52 GMT

National Labor Court orders sides to continue talks over the employment status of contract workers before reporting back.

Comptroller: Fire report exposes serious failures

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:23:55 GMT

Steinitz calls document "delusional and absurd."

Gaza man indicted for security offenses

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:20:01 GMT

Ahram al-Zufi allegedly belonged to al-Quds Brigades, attempted to murder IDF soldiers.

Steinitz calls Carmel Fire report 'delusional'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:58:46 GMT

Interior minister Yishai says State Comptroller's document contains factual errors and erroneous conclusions.

Treasury, Histadrut meeting ends without deal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:41:31 GMT

Representatives set to present positions to National Labor Court; Eini: Strike will continue into the weekend.

Labor Court extends deadline for strike deal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:00:58 GMT

Gaps emerge between Treasury, Histadrut before signing agreement to end general strike.

Comptroller hands out final draft of Carmel report

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:20:14 GMT

Netanyahu, Steinitz and Yishai among recipients of report detailing "omissions, failures and conclusions" of deadly blaze.

Ministry to bolster bus services if strike continues

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:42:44 GMT

Following full night of negotiations, Treasury, Histadrut on verge of signing agreement to end general strike.

Strike to continue, except at Ben Gurion Airport

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:22:48 GMT

Sides locked in talks to end general strike negotiate past deadline; second day of strike approved by Labor Court president, except at Ben Gurion airport.

Treasury, Histadrut negotiating past deadlines

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:19:35 GMT

Sides locked in talks to end general strike; National Labor Court once again extends deadline for update to 8 a.m.; second day of strike can be barred only by last minute agreement or Labor Court intervention.

Strike negotiation deadline passes without agreement

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:53:35 GMT

Histadrut, Treasury have been locked overnight in talks to end general strike that has paralyzed Israel's economy; continuation of strike can be barred only by last minute agreement or National Labor Court intervention.

Treasury, Histadrut negotiate past deadlines

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:10:24 GMT

Sides locked in talks to end general strike that has paralyzed Israel's economy; update on talks expected within hours.

Treasury, Histadrut continue talks to end strike

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:09:13 GMT

Sides ordered to submit reports after midnight; Court President Arad to decide on whether strike will continue.

Eshel questioned for nine more hours

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:47:36 GMT

Investigations into allegations that Nathan Eshel, the Prime Minister’s Office chief of staff, harassed a female staffer continue.

'US urged Israel not to release terrorists'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:41:12 GMT

Washington is committed to bringing those responsible for killing and wounding Americans to justice, American attorney-general says.

Ilana Dayan acquitted of libeling 'Captain R'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:31:20 GMT

In accepting Dayan's appeal, court found her documentary was correct at the time of broadcast, so not defamatory.

Country not ready for quakes, Knesset panel warns

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:49:04 GMT

Chairman Bar-On calls on government to help families fortify homes.

Singing cactus wins courtroom victory in copyright clash

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:19:43 GMT

Children’s TV star Kishkashta the singing cactus issued injunctions preventing Olympic Committee from using prickly pear mascot.

Kamm petitions court over 'discriminating' bill

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:13:34 GMT

Anat Kamm claims MK Rotem, Knesset Speaker Rivlin deliberately postponing hearing on bill that could commute her sentence.

Knesset Control C'tee to discuss earthquake readiness

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:45:32 GMT

Hearing comes after scathing comptroller’s report taking government to task for litany of failures.

'Adopted man has right to know biological mom’s identity'

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:31:38 GMT

Judge rules after 41-year-old asks court to help after trying to find mother for 14 years.

Court convicts Eritrean refugees for Levinsky Park robbery

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:12:19 GMT

According to indictment, “Christian” Domus and Habtamri Tabfagber carried out the robbery when they attacked the complainant, stole his cellphone and wallet.

12 months for minor who assaulted Arab youth

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:52:53 GMT

17-year-old yelled "Die, you Arab!", beat and stabbed victim after trying to run him over.

Yavne man gets life plus 12 years for rape and murder

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:29:32 GMT

Andrei Liushchenko is also ordered to pay rape victim NIS 200,000 in compensation.

ZOA: US must prosecute Palestinian terrorists

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:23:53 GMT

American Zionist group calls on US A-G to extradite, try those with American blood on their hands.

Three indicted for murder of Jaffa Christian leader

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:57:51 GMT

Murder of the leader of Jaffa's Orthodox Church Association allegedly motivated by dispute over a valuable Jaffa property.

Chairman of Eilat religious council indicted for fraud

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:42:52 GMT

Moshe Elmakias allegedly used false representation to rent a car at a total cost of NIS 17,526.

Peace Now wants Baker removed from outpost committee

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:51:00 GMT

Group takes issue with former Foreign Ministry legal adviser's connection with a pro-settler group.

Man indicted for murdering wife

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:36:34 GMT

Jean Spier allegedly stabbed spouse then smashed her head with a rock.

Parents of murdered girl awarded NIS 1.45m. in compensation

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:32:43 GMT

Family sued school, Education Ministry and municipality after repairman stabbed Tair Rada to death.

Thorny issue of copyright brings cuddly cacti to court

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:54:59 GMT

Makers of children’s character ‘Kishkashta’ say Israeli Olympic mascot Shpitzik too similar.

Gag order on Holyland witness to remain until testimony

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:49:00 GMT

Court also rules that trial will be held before Judge David Rozen.

Kalkilya couple charged for jailing girl 11 years

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:03:46 GMT

Father, stepmother allegedly locked daughter up in bathroom, forced her to cook, clean; asked her to kill herself.

Benizri to get early release

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:52:36 GMT

Former cabinet minister will go free after serving two-thirds of his sentence, Prisons Service parole board decides.

Balad MK's trial for illegal trip to Syria begins

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:54:25 GMT

Said Nafa contacted enemy agents, members of terror groups in Syria, indictment charges.

Lawyers: PMO staffer still does not wish to testify

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:13:13 GMT

A-G Weinstein will not ask police to continue investigations into allegations that PMO chief of staff harassed female staffer.

Yishai, Steinitz refuse to quit over Carmel Fire

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:15:13 GMT

Upcoming State Comptroller report allegedly calls for finance, interior ministers to be transferred to other positions.

A-G will not seek criminal investigation into Eshel

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:27:51 GMT

Weinstein will not ask police to continue investigations into allegations that PMO chief of staff harassed female staffer.

Travel: Go Galilee

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:48:45 GMT

Spa hotels, kosher dining, historical sites – boutique weekend breaks aim to reinvent Upper Galilee as tourist destination.

Court cuts Arab-Israeli rape-by-deception sentence

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:22:43 GMT

Woman consented to sex with married man after he said he was a single Jew looking for serious relationship.

Women charged with killing scientist, burning body

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:05:29 GMT

Dr. Eli Laluz, 70, found with stab wounds in burned out TA apartment.

Barghouti refuses to testify in US civil suit

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:40:08 GMT

Former Fatah leader, PA and PLO sued by family of US terror victim Esther Klieman.

State must respond to accident victim’s family petition

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:15:14 GMT

High Court orders state to respond to petition by quadriplegic accident victim’s family.

Options speculator Aroch convicted in forgery plea

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:37:06 GMT

Aroch pleads guilty to forging documents, and the court sentences him to a 12-month suspended prison term and a fine of NIS 50,000.

A-G orders investigation into PA's Jerusalem Mufti

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:49:18 GMT

Cleric to be investigated on suspicion of incitement after citing hadith calling on Muslims to kill Jews.

Dankner suspected of fraudulently obtaining loan

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:58:30 GMT

State Attorney's Office announces intention to indict former Bank Hapoalim chairman subject to a hearing.

J’lem deputy mayor suspended over Holyland indictments

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:17:49 GMT

Simchayoff is one of 13 people indicted on allegations of giving and receiving bribes in one of largest corruption scandals in country’s history.

4.5 years for Egged driver who caused deaths of 5 people

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:02:22 GMT

5 were killed and dozens more injured when Ghanem Bahajat's Egged bus 361 collided with a large truck at Gilon junction in 2010.

PLO's DC landlord may be violating US terror laws

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:27:44 GMT

Shurat Hadin also warnes telecoms company Verizon of legal consequences of providing services to PLO.

A-G: Okay to extend license for Channel 10

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:09:07 GMT

Weinstein says station’s ‘influence on freedom of expression worth preserving’.

Dirani interrogator sues Defense Ministry

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:00:56 GMT

"Captain George" says Dirani's rape allegations harmed him, claims state hid evidence.

Mother ‘acted strangely’ before alleged murder

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:32:15 GMT

Judges hear testimony in trial of Michal Aloni, accused of slaying daughters Roni and Natalie.

Conviction overturned for man who called IDF Nazis

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:23:57 GMT

Judges say defendant expressed remorse, had not committed similar offenses.

US terror victims: Prosecute Palestinian terrorists

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:40:18 GMT

Americans call on A-G Holder to use anti-terror laws to indict prisoners freed in Schalit deal.

Second day of FM's pre-indictment hearing ends

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:30:21 GMT

Lieberman faces allegations of fraud, breach of trust, money laundering and obstruction of justice.

State reveals details of deal with Holyland witness

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:55:40 GMT

Media, ex-PM’s lawyers ask court to revoke gag order on full name of ‘S.D.’

Boycott Law constitutional despite 'difficulties'

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:52:31 GMT

Legislation won’t prevent public opposition to policies in the West Bank, state tells High Court.

Holyland case to be heard by single judge, not panel

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:20:08 GMT

The state had requested a panel of three judges hear the case; Tel Aviv District Court President says case "no different" than others.

High Court refuses petition against 'Grunis Law'

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:05:01 GMT

Movement for Quality Government asked for law to be annulled, said it was "unconstitutional, personal."

State Attorney closes case against Hapoalim chair

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:12:20 GMT

"Insufficient evidence" to indict Bank Hapoalim chairman Zion Kenan for fraud.

Rappers Subliminal and Babilon battle in court

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:45:13 GMT

NIS 300,000 lawsuit against Hip-hop star Kobi “Subliminal” Shimoni dismissed in TA District Court.

Lieberman’s pre-indictment hearing set to begin

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:20:03 GMT

Foreign minister faces allegations of fraud, breach of trust, money-laundering and obstruction of justice from 2001-2008.

Supreme Court refuses Katsav appeal extension

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:54:44 GMT

Former president asked for a third extension after hiring new defense lawyer.

Court: Gaza workers entitled to severance pay

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:18:20 GMT

Seventy six Palestinian residents of Gaza fired by Israeli company entitled to severance pay, National Labor Court rules.

'Demjanjuk's attorney to represent Moshe Katsav'

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:51:37 GMT

Former president's brother announces an addition to Katsav's defense team two weeks ahead of appeal deadline.

Court upholds settlers' release to house arrest

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:52:59 GMT

Court rejects petition to extend remand of five activists indicted for gathering military information on W. Bank outpost demolitions.

Groups petition High Court over synagogue tax exemption

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:52:46 GMT

NGOs says law discriminates against non-Jewish Israelis.

Rishon Tours owner indicted

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:56:48 GMT

Owner allegedly ordered staff to produce fake travel invoices for Olmert.

‘Naksa Day’ rioter gets six months

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:11:45 GMT

Assad Abu Salah, who was convicted under a plea bargain, admitted that he took part in rioting and that he threw rocks at security forces.

Cabinet to set policy on illegal W. Bank building

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:14:35 GMT

Deputy state attorney tells High Court that PM, defense minister will discuss legalizing structures built on state land in 5 outposts.

Rivlin: Knesset will legalize Migron if gov't doesn't

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:28:02 GMT

Habayit Hayehudi threatens to leave coalition over outpost demolitions; deputy A-G: Gov't “consolidating responses.”

Court: Lador not immune, will stand trial in Olmert case

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:51:44 GMT

Ruling upholds decision by TA Magistrates’ Court saying Lador not be granted immunity from prosecution simply because he is a public servant.

30 months for Aussie citizen who aided Hamas

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:30:46 GMT

Palestinian-born man advised Hamas on technological matters, arrested when he tried to enter Israel.

Olmert slams Holyland indictment as 'fairy tale'

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:51:19 GMT

Former PM's media advisor says indictment at time when Olmert is already standing trial "runs contrary to the ethics of basic decency."

Olmert charged for graft in Holyland Affair

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:40:49 GMT

Former PM, 15 others charged in real estate corruption scandal dubbed one of the largest in Israel's history.

High Court rejects petition against 'Nakba Law'

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:11:20 GMT

Justices say too soon to judge constitutionality of law cutting off funding for bodies recognizing Israeli independence as a tragedy.

Court denies appeal of Bennet, Molrova murder accomplice

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:33:18 GMT

Appellant was 15 when she helped her boyfriend brutally kill two teenage girls in 2003.

A-G closes case against Justice Danziger

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:14:52 GMT

Supreme Court justice was questioned under caution regarding Bat Yam mayor Lahiani's fraud allegations; case closed for lack of evidence.

Couple 'impersonated cops to rob brothels'

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:00:18 GMT

Louis and Isis Sarhan are charged with using false identities to steal credit cards, cash, cellphones from prostitutes, clients.

Court says son who killed mother cannot inherit estate

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:08:05 GMT

Kfar Saba Family Court says man who stabbed his mother 66 times is not entitled to her estate.

Father of Oshrenko family murderer gets two years

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:51:04 GMT

Oleg Karlik disposed of murder weapon, bloody towel and cell phones.

TA eatery may pay after spat over guide dog

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:47:32 GMT

NIS 60,000 civil suit filed after blind IDF veteran Mordechai Levy-Talmy is told to sit outside.

Governance group petitions top court over ‘Grunis Law’

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:18:29 GMT

Movement for Quality Government files urgent petition, saying law would damage judicial independence.

High school student pleads guilty to killing fellow teen

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:32:54 GMT

Defendant admits charges as part of plea bargain agreed with state prosecutors.

Court okays further hearing on terrorist's lawsuit

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:29:13 GMT

Dirani claims he was assaulted in 1994 under interrogation for Ron Arad, filed NIS 6m. damages suit against the state.

Barak claims 'good faith' on comptroller critique

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:09:28 GMT

Defense minister accepts criticism that he contravened public norms by transferring stocks 3 days before cabinet appointment.

'Pay Palestinians for private property, don’t raze homes'

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:43:13 GMT

Retired judge Uri Shtruzman sends letter to Netanyahu, A-G asking for retroactive legalization of outposts.

State asks court for delay in razing W. Bank homes

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:56:35 GMT

Ramat Gilad structures erected illegaly on private Palestinian land to go, those found to be on state land will stay.

High Court denies Kaniuk's 'no religion' petition

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:26:37 GMT

Justices say issue is "general topic that doesn't address any specific individual."

Shurat HaDin warns Twitter over terrorist accounts

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:38:02 GMT

Allowing Hezbollah, al-Shabaab to have accounts violates US anti-terror laws, say Israel Law Center.

Remand extended of haredi nabbed during Beit Shemesh demo

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:41:59 GMT

Moshe Friedman allegedly used force to prevent TV crew from interviewing municipal official during gender segregation protest.

Kiryat Motzkin man gets 20 yrs for murdering pregnant wife

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:43:53 GMT

Judges agree to lesser sentence under plea bargain.

Haredi man indicted for sexually harassing soldier

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:56:42 GMT

Shlomo Fuchs allegedly called woman a "whore" on a Jerusalem bus; released on bail to attend yeshiva.

Lindenstrauss weighing measures against Treasury

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:08:00 GMT

State Comptroller threatens legal action over Treasury's refusal to hand over documents relating to the state budget.

Changing the ‘driving culture’

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:43:44 GMT

Tough penalties to reduce road accidents set to begin in May.

Court rejects petition to halt Israeli mining in W. Bank

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:24:03 GMT

At heart of petition is legal question of whether Israel has a right to mine, use natural resources in Area C territories.

Karlik gets 6 life sentences for Oshrenko murders

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:08:22 GMT

Prosecutors had asked court to give murderer one life sentence for each of the six family members he killed.

Karlik to be sentenced for Oshrenko family murder

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:50:01 GMT

Prosecutors have asked for six life sentences in what they dubbed the "worst murder case in Israel's history."

State may drop charges against Katsav protester

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:33:23 GMT

Adi Vinter appealing conviction for participating in unlawful protest against former president.

Katsav may not ask for appeal hearing, says attorney

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:27:09 GMT

"The former president doesn't stand a chance of changing the court's mind, they didn't listen to him," says Avigdor Feldman.

Balad MK indicted for alleged terrorist meeting

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:41:34 GMT

Said Nafa spoke to enemy agents, members of terror groups in Syria, indictment reads.

Man gets 20 years for ‘ugly and cruel’ murder

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:09:58 GMT

Defendant was a minor at time of killing of Galilee kiosk worker last December.

Palestinian charged with Ashkelon beach rape

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:05:33 GMT

Two other Palestinians indicted for allegedly failing to prevent the crime.

Sudanese media report on Israeli air strikes

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:10:28 GMT

IAF planes allegedly attack convoy of land cruiser jeeps, number of people reportedly killed.

Court sets hearing after Histadrut strike call

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:51:14 GMT

Histadrut tells National Labor Court negotiations with Treasury have reached dead end; says without threat of strike, talks will be "dragged out."

Trade arbitration project 'building peace from bottom up'

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:47:10 GMT

Jerusalem Arbitration Center will boost bilateral commerce, create jobs for Israelis and Palestinians, planners say.

A-G closes case against Israeli flotilla members

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:30:58 GMT

Weinstein cites evidential, legal difficulties as reasons for dropping case; Zoabi: MKs should apologize to me for incitement.

Europe lauds Israeli progress on terror financing

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:36:54 GMT

Council of Europe notes improvements in reporting requirements, establishing predicate offenses for money laundering.

Palestinians petition Court again over ‘illegal’ synagogue

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:13:14 GMT

The synagogue was built without a permit by the Ayelet Hashahar organization on a plot of land just south of Givat Ze’ev.

Prosecutors use DNA match to indict man for attempted rape

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:38:52 GMT

Suspect arrested after police DNA database shows alleged match with attacker - years after the assaults occurred.

Audit: Municipalities ill-prepared for emergencies

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:42:16 GMT

5 years after Second Lebanon War, harsh report describes ‘a bleak picture of continued failure,’ urges authorities to act.

Audit reveals failures of local authorities

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:50:33 GMT

Comptroller's report uncovers authorities' failures in child protection, home front safety, inequalities in Arab municipalities.

Lawsuit: Kim Jong-il’s regime sponsored terror

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:01:33 GMT

30 American-Israelis suing N. Korea, Hezbollah in a suit for damages caused by rocket attacks in the 2nd Lebanon War.

Margol sentenced to six months of community service

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:24:33 GMT

“I am so sorry for the situation I got into," popular singer Margalit Tsanani says before being sentenced.

Histadrut's request to strike refused

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:59 GMT

National Labor Court President Nili Arad refuses request to hold general strike, says parties must return to negotiating table for "intensive talks."

London mogul accused of bribing Ramat Gan mayor

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:54:09 GMT

Emanuel Arbib allegedly paid Zvi Bar almost NIS 1m. to advance a real-estate project in which his company had substantial interest.

Court nixes delay to stage two of Schalit deal

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:25:55 GMT

Justices say government must honor the deal, release of 550 prisoners expected to go ahead Sunday.

Court rejects delay to stage two of Schalit deal

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:31:50 GMT

High Court decision allows second stage of Gilad Schalit exchange deal to move forward as planned.

'Beinisch’s speech did not violate judicial ethics'

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:34:12 GMT

Supreme Court president did not violate ethical rules when she accused politicians of working to deligitimize High Court.

Jewish rioters face stiffer penalties in IDF courts

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:58:00 GMT

Trying West Bank Israelis in military courts would be a "huge policy shift," legal experts say.

Petition filed to delay new prisoner release

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:24:23 GMT

Israel Law Center wants more time for citizens to contest prisoner release in second stage of Schalit deal.

Comptroller finds fault with police, State Attorney Office

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:51:05 GMT

State Comptroller says police and state prosecutors decide to close "a significant" portion of cases without good basis.

Lindenstrauss: Bar should improve pro bono program

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:52:34 GMT

In report, State Comptroller says legal assistance program should reach out to more low-income Israelis.

Comptroller slams police, state attorney in report

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:01:25 GMT

In unusual second audit report, Lindenstrauss says police, state attorney needlessly close cases; criticizes inter-ministerial committees for "wasting resources"; details failures in Bar Association, Health Ministry.

Activist hit by gas canister at W. Bank riot dies

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:30:24 GMT

Mustafa Tamimi, 28, dies of wounds; 100 demonstrators hold vigil outside Defense Ministry in TA; IDF launches investigation.

Prosecutors want 6 life sentences for Oshrenko massacre

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:55:04 GMT

Damian Karlik convicted of murdering six in Rishon Lezion.

Four years for man who helped enemy during Cast Lead

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:35:41 GMT

Jerusalem District Court sentenced east Jerusalem man to four years imprisonment for aiding Hamas.

Supreme Court takes two years off crime boss's sentence

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:31:39 GMT

Tira-based crime boss Marwan Nasser's sentence reduced from 15 to 13 years.

Court rules Yaakov 'Jack' Teitel fit to stand trial

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:56:02 GMT

American-born "Jewish Terrorist" indicted on 14 charges including two counts of murder and one of attempted murder

Rabbi Elon begins trial for assault against minors

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:40:25 GMT

Trial of leading religious-Zionist figure begins in Jerusalem; lawyer optimistic that charges will be dropped.

Katsav on way to jail: Israel is burying a man alive

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:31:06 GMT

Former president maintain his innocence before leaving his Kiryat Malachi home to begin his 7-year sentence; "One day truth will be uncovered," Katsav says, urging a reading of his full appeal.

Katsav to enter prison, begin sentence for rape conviction

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:14:22 GMT

Former president to be watched constantly to ensure he doesn’t attempt suicide, will be housed with former Shas minister Shlomo Benizri; Katsav, who turned 65 this week, will serve seven years in prison.

Two indicted for ordering stabbing in land dispute

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:16:39 GMT

Haim Gavrieli and his alleged accomplice Eitan Buzaglo indicted in Neve Tzedek crime.

Court saves unrecognized Beduin village

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:32:58 GMT

Unprecedented ruling revokes demolition orders, will prevent razing of 51 buildings in Beduin village of al-Sira in Negev.

Man convicted of aiding in yeshiva student's murder

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:57:15 GMT

Ohayon's body was never found; prosecution asks court to impose 14-year prison sentence on Amiel - he won't be sentenced until 2012.

Slaying nets 20 years for former wrestling champion

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:48:14 GMT

Sergey Shitznin left elderly money changer to die after beating and robbing him.

High Court to hear petition on civil marriage

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:21:06 GMT

MK Horowitz: Public supports civil marriage, but Israel's political system gives in to ultra-Orthodox pressure.

Life sentences for two brothers convicted of murder

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:41:17 GMT

Wassam and Ashraf Mahajna of Umm el-Fahm shot and killed rival, then brutally beat another man.

Drunk driver sentenced to 7.5 years for manslaughter

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:21:22 GMT

Naor Danino-Levy smashed van killing girlfriend instantly.

Court delays Olmert suit against Lador

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:58:45 GMT

State prosecutor won’t file statement of defense, but no ruling made on his immunity from prosecution.

Court extends remand in plot to harm Tel Aviv official

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 02:27:40 GMT

Haim Gavrieli and his alleged associate Eitan Buzaglo suspected of trying to harm Eli Levy over land dispute that has dragged on for decades in various courts.

Former A-G Mazuz on list of Supreme Court candidates

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:33:19 GMT

List includes women, Sephardi and Arab Christian candidates, including Katsav trial judge.

Sex offender in custody after extradition from Argentina

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:58:48 GMT

Defendant convicted of several offenses in 2008, but fled to South America before sentencing.

Jerusalem man indicted for assault property dispute

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:18:25 GMT

Yosef Meir Klein charged with aggravated assault and rioting over apartment complex in Mea She'arim.

'MKs, ministers are delegitimizing Supreme Court'

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:46:49 GMT

Beinisch accuses MKs, ministers of incitement against High Court, trying to "undermine its ability to protect the country's democratic values."

Arison’s ex to pay nurse NIS 250,000 for sexual harassment

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:24:55 GMT

Court angers advocacy groups by turning down request for NIS 5 million from Ofer Glazer.

A-G: State to annul ILA deal with Dankners

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:04:18 GMT

Eilat, Atlit salt-drying flats won’t be rezoned for private construction.

HU students to represent Israel in humanitarian law contest

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:01:45 GMT

Team chosen after winning Red Cross contest in Jerusalem.

Argentina extradites convicted Israeli rapist

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:43:31 GMT

Israeli man who was convicted of serious sex crimes and fled to Argentina sent back to Israel.

Chamber: Importing workers could harm China relations

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:25:46 GMT

Chamber of Commerce warned of possible damage to Sino-Israeli relations if Israeli brings in construction workers from Bulgaria and Romania.

High Court orders Shiloh construction investigation

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:46:33 GMT

High Court gives state 60 days to decide on investigation into unauthorized Shiloh construction.

Who is Supreme Court Justice Asher Dan Grunis?

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:44:03 GMT

Justice expected to replace Beinisch as Supreme Court president if controversial bill passes.

Knesset panel okays ‘Grunis Bill’ for 2nd and 3rd readings

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:34:42 GMT

Bill reduces the minimum tenure for a Supreme Court or National Labor Court president from three to two years.

Shiloh construction may bring criminal probe

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:43:09 GMT

Defense Ministry plans to legalize 119 homes there; Peace Now claims construction is unlawful.

Court gives Katsav time to seek additional hearing

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:36:54 GMT

Request by former president's legal team for additional hearing before extended panel of Supreme Court justices approved.

PM speaks out against bills limiting High Court

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:13:55 GMT

C'tee set to debate bill limiting NGOs who file petitions against gov't authority decisions; Meridor threatens to quit if bill passed.

Margol pleads guilty to extortion

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:13:34 GMT

Conspiracy charges dropped, prosecution wants community service sentence.

Policeman succumbs to stab wounds after 5-year coma

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:03:58 GMT

Rateb Abu Atza indicted again, this time for murder – as he appeals 20-year sentence for stabbing Shlomi Assouline.

Criminal probe of two Carmel fire suspects closed

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:41:33 GMT

Usafia youths suspected of deliberately starting blaze that killed 44 will not face trial; State Attorney's office cites lack of evidence.

Katsav requests additional Supreme Court hearing

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:29:04 GMT

Former president asked for hearing before extended panel of justices, but not for his sentence to be delayed.

Palestinians get 3 life sentences for 2 murders

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:06:18 GMT

Kifah and Ibrahim Ghanimat to serve life sentences in prison for the murder of US, Israeli women.

Sa’ar: Top court needs Sephardi justice

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:55:36 GMT

Education minister says Supreme Court judiciary should reflect the country’s diverse population.

'Former head of bar association can help select justices'

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:51:17 GMT

Yori Geiron will take part in national council vote after Tel Aviv District Court rejects petition that sought to prevent his participation.

More transparency needed in picking Supreme Court justices

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:33:06 GMT

Freedom of information advocates: Publish names and details on candidates.

8 years for man who sexually assaulted elderly

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:39:29 GMT

Court convicts Ramle resident Jack Hajaj according to plea bargain in which he agreed to plead guilty to all charges in indictment.

Man suspected of killing girlfriend has remand extended

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:19:14 GMT

Court extends Shirokich's remand for 4th time, arrested on suspicion of murder in Rishon Lezion sand dunes.

C'tee fails to pick new Supreme Court judges

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:11:36 GMT

Lack of consensus among Judicial Selection C'tee over candidates means meeting ended without appointments, a new list to be drawn up.

Judicial C'tee to discuss justice appointments

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:51:33 GMT

Committee to decide on approval of candidates to Supreme Court, including nominations of judges Zvi Zylbertal, Dvora Berliner and Noam Sohlberg.

Partner's suicide threats 'extortion,' judge rules

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:59:30 GMT

Court convicts "obsessed" ex-boyfriend of extortion for threatening suicide after his partner tried to leave him.

Court rules: Anat Kamm to begin prison term

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:57:14 GMT

Supreme Court grants Kamm an additional three days before her prison sentence begins.

Court gives residents 3 days to resume talks

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:32:42 GMT

Without 3rd party enjoying confidence of both sides, conflict will get worse than ever, warns Health Ministry D-G Ronni Gamzu.

J'lem man indicted for harassing Peace Now leader

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:10:25 GMT

Defendant also allegedly sprayed 'Price Tag' graffiti threatening to kill Arabs.

Court rules: Anat Kamm to begin prison term

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:47:33 GMT

Supreme Court rejects Kamm's request to delay her prison term pending an appeal against it.

Lawyer to court: Anat Kamm 'not a public risk'

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:38:32 GMT

Ahead of her appeal against her 4.5 year prison term, Kamm is asking the court to stay her punishment.

'Supreme Court appointment bills reflect lack of restraint'

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:55:38 GMT

Expert says proposed legislation doesn't mean end of democracy, but shows MKs think they can change rules.

Anat Kamm appeals prison sentence to Supreme Court

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:41:24 GMT

Former IDF secretary tells court her four-and-a-half-year prison sentence for serious espionage crimes is "too harsh."

MKs, NGOs slam lack of Sephardi Supreme Court justices

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:12:58 GMT

“The court needs to be reflective of society and include Mizrahi justices,” judicial expert tells 'Post.'

'State must deal with Ethiopian housing problems'

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:42:55 GMT

High Court of Justice tells 2 Ethiopian petitioners court could not intervene in state measures for dealing with immigrants’ housing problems.

Residents appeal to High Court after talks fail

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:20:40 GMT

As talks with Treasury falter, residents file petition challenging National Labor Court ruling that prevents mass resignation.

NGOs: Bill is a ‘shameful moment' for Israel

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:50:14 GMT

Civil rights groups, NGOs attack move limiting contributions from foreign countries as "an assault on democracy."

Judicial selection reform postponed

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:47:15 GMT

A-G Weinstein tells PM, justice minister proposed law raises constitutional difficulties, concerns about politicization of judiciary.

Court gives life sentence to man who killed Ramle teen

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:30:27 GMT

Yeshiva student Yiftah Mor-Yosef caught in the crossfire as Nir Haziza attempted to assassinate another man.

Israeli to be extradited to US on suspicion of hate crimes

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:02:15 GMT

Suspect is member of organization which provides security services to Jewish population in Brooklyn, wanted for attacking African-American.

Court slams Mazuz in Katsav verdict

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:23:03 GMT

Justices cite several interviews that former attorney-genera gave to the press expressing personal opinion of Katsav's guilt.

Female MKs welcome court's decision on Katsav

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:08:38 GMT

"Justice was done," says Yacimovich, who testified at trial for prosecution; Livni: complainants "should inspire anyone afraid to complain."

Katsav: Supreme Court should have heard my testimony

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:05:54 GMT

The former president is angry over his treatment by judicial system, confident that he "knows the truth."

Katsav to serve 7 years for rape conviction

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:34:13 GMT

Former president to begin his prison term on December 7 after justices find "no place to intervene" in District Court's ruling.

Katsav arrives at court for verdict in his appeal

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:11:12 GMT

After three months of deliberation, the Supreme Court will announce the former president's fate after hearing his final appeal, almost a year after he was convicted of rape, sexual harassment, indecent act.

Verdict in Katsav’s rape appeal due within hours

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:31:33 GMT

Supreme Court acquits man serving life sentence

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:47:42 GMT

Zinati freed after top court says prosecution didn't prove beyond reasonable doubt his role in 2007 killing of businessman Yusuf Ali.

Complying with court order, Histadrut ends stike

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:30:30 GMT

Court permitted strike to take place from 6 to 10 a.m., intensive court-supervised negotiations to continue over 100,000 contract workers.

Court rules to restrict general strike to four hours

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:08:58 GMT

Strike permitted to go head from 6 until 10 a.m., but intensive court-supervised negotiations between the Histadrut and the Finance Ministry will continue; at issue: 100,000 contract workers.

Strike begins in public sector; no injunction from courts

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:23:11 GMT

National Labor Court still hasn't reached decision on petition for injunction against general strike; at issue: 100,000 contract workers.

Verdict expected in trial for 2009 Rishon Lezion murder

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:58:02 GMT

Prosecutors seeking six life sentences for Damian Karlik; Karlik initially confessed to the murders but later retracted that confession.

Supreme Court to announce decision on Katsav this week

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:58:02 GMT

Panel of justices to pronounce final decision in case which will determine whether the former president will go to prison for seven years.

Man convicted of selling fake Viagra jailed for 70 months

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:44:15 GMT

Zvi Rosenblatt made over NIS 23 million selling 400,000 counterfeit pills in Israeli pharmacies and online.

Neo-Nazi gang leader gets 5 years, 9 months in jail

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:27:26 GMT

Judge says leader of Petah Tikva gang, Dmitry Bogotich, “targeted weak populations on the margins of society, who could not defend themselves."

Rabbi Moti Elon denies indecent acts after indictment

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:25:28 GMT

"I never, heaven forfend, carried out any acts, with sexual intent toward any of my students," rabbi claims in press conference.

State Comptroller: Knesset factions misused state funds

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:00:52 GMT

Lindenstrauss slams use of state funds for wedding gifts, dinners, trips abroad, wedding feasts; UAL bought awards for Gaza flotilla activists.

Rabbi Moti Elon indicted for indecent assault

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:28:40 GMT

Indictment highlights offenses exploiting two minors in 2003 and 2005; indictment comes after Elon refused to accept a plea bargain.

Court approves NIS 3m. to Inbal Amram's family

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:22:55 GMT

Award to Petah Tikva murder victim's family follows ruling of police negligence; police had initially refused to search for missing woman.

State comptroller slams PMO 'human resource errors'

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:22:32 GMT

Lindenstrauss says appointments violate principles of equal opportunity, damage public trust in civil service.

Israel touts ‘advanced legal structure’ to fight terror

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:27:26 GMT

Experts from 30 countries convene for meeting on financing of terrorism, money laundering.

Businessman who sold arms to Iran set free after 14 years

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:14:45 GMT

After serving 14 years of 16-year sentence for selling chemicals, Nahum Manbar no longer a threat to public, says attorney-general

Top attorney Jacob Weinroth acquitted of bribery

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:52:17 GMT

Judge: "Weinroth lacks guilty mind needed for conviction"; co-defendant tax official Yehoshua Vita convicted of breach of trust, fraud.

Comment: Kamm sentence a deterrent against leaks

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:20:53 GMT

The whole military system is based on young, motivated people in complex, confidential positions that allow them access to classified data.

Anat Kamm gets 4.5 years for stealing military documents

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:14:33 GMT

Judges said the 700 classified documents Kamm gave 'Haaretz' journalist Uri Blau could since have been intercepted by hostile foreign agents.

Anat Kamm gets 4.5 years for stealing IDF documents

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:00:24 GMT

Tel Aviv court sentences former soldier for gathering and possessing secret military documents, passing them to "Haaretz" reporter Uri Blau.

Treasury agrees to talks, but not on collective agreement

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:12:36 GMT

Justice Melcer had urged both sides to reattempt dialog; Finance Ministry refuses to renegotiate the agreement signed with the IMA.

Grapel’s mother leaves for Cairo to meet her son

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:29:28 GMT

High Court denies petition, green-lights Grapel release; dual US citizen to meet with Netanyahu following arrival in Israel.

IPS moves 22 prisoners ahead of Ilan Grapel exchange

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:16:58 GMT

American-Israeli to be released in swap for 25 Egyptian prisoners; three additional prisoners who are minors will be transferred at later stage.

Court refuses to grant Lador immunity in Olmert libel suit

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:13:31 GMT

Judge Riva Niv slams state prosecutor for "undermining public confidence in law enforcement" in 'Haaretz' interview.

Residents agree to return to talks with Finance Ministry

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:05:21 GMT

With their wings clipped by labor court decision preventing them from resigning en masse, young physicians realize they have to soften their demands.

Border cop gets 7.5 years for West Bank checkpoint bribes

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:38:43 GMT

Atta Marai allowed Palestinian trucks to pass through crossings without security examinations.

High Court gives residents deadline for negotiations

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:05:44 GMT

Doctors had petitioned against a National Labor Court ruling annulling their resignations and ordering them to return to work.

Kadima treasurer arrested following corruption probe

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:19:31 GMT

Livni: Kadima must set an example for other parties, work to minimize compromises to politicians' integrity; 2 others arrested with Hadad.

High Court debates doctors' petition for resignations

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:22:41 GMT

Five doctors try to overturn court ruling that resignations are collective therefore illegal, invalid; group argues that it's "modern day slavery."

Right-wing activist convicted of wiretapping

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:01:32 GMT

Avigdor Eskin hired private eyes to spy on Russian-Israeli businessman Michael Cherney.

Elite police unit officer indicted for stealing IDF arms

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:41:58 GMT

Three others accused of theft of weapons, conspiracy to commit a crime and illegal weapons possession.

Man convicted of 2009 murder of teen

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:17:01 GMT

Nir Haziza shot innocent bystander dead during assassination attempt.

Justice Ministry cracks case of massive information theft

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:44:00 GMT

Government employee sells identification numbers, addresses and other details of 9 million Israelis.

Trial of Ra’anana mom accused of murdering her kids begins

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:26:47 GMT

According to indictment filed against Michal Aloni, she strangled her youngest daughter with a sock and immediately afterwards strangled her other daughter.

Lengthy prison term aims to deter others from hit-and-runs

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:44:44 GMT

Expert: 12 year prison sentence handed down to Tal Mor was harsher than what is usual in hit-and-run killings, reflects his behavior during and after offenses.

Man charged with murdering Peruvian embassy employee

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:26:28 GMT

Vargas is accused of beating to death 45-year-old Castillo, who was assistant to the military attache at Peruvian Embassy in Tel Aviv.

Hit-and-run driver Tal Mor sentenced to 12 years

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:38:24 GMT

Judge: 27-year-old "fled from his soul in order to escape the law."

Court extends remand for 14 Sharon prison protesters

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:25:54 GMT

Suspects allegedly called for more IDF kidnappings, further security prisoner releases in 'illegal' protest outside jail.

High Court decides not to intervene in Schalit swap

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:08:44 GMT

Decision rejecting petitions against release of terrorists from Israeli prison removes last obstacle to the return of captive soldier.

Schalits await ruling on petition against prisoner releases

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:54:10 GMT

Decision on petitions submitted to High Court by terror victims' families seeking to prevent prisoner exchange expected within hours; Meir Dagan reportedly opposes deal; Beinishch: The pain and injury is clear.

Hearing on Schalit deal petition ends; no decision issued

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:27:40 GMT

Decision on petitions submitted to High Court by terror victims' families seeking to prevent prisoner exchange expected within hours.

Beinisch: Freeing convicts morally, legally difficult

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:43:08 GMT

High Court discusses petitions submitted by terror vicitims' families to prevent release of Palestinian prisoners in Schalit deal; state: Deal a matter for political echelon to decide.

State asks High Court to reject Schalit deal petitions

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:18:02 GMT

Gov't says deal to release 1,027 prisoners in exchange for soldier was reached through diplomatic negotiations, solely a political matter; Noam Schalit scheduled to respond to petitions from terror victims' families.

Aviva Schalit urges courts not to delay prisoner deal

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 22:43:33 GMT

High Court approves adding Noam, Aviva to Almagor Terror Victims Association petition asking courts to delay prisoner swap.

High Court to hear three petitions against releases

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:36:47 GMT

Court accepts Noam and Aviva Schalit’s request to be included as respondents to petition by advocacy group.

Israel Law Center hotline to monitor campus anti-Semitism

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:25:40 GMT

Hotline could provide evidence for legal action against colleges deemed to have failed to protect Jewish students, Law Center attorneys say.

High Court to hear Schalit prisoner release petition

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:17:17 GMT

Petition filed by Almagor Terror Victims Association on behalf of several bereaved families asks court to delay release of Palestinian prisoners.

Peres busy with Schalit deal paperwork

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:16:06 GMT

President receives list of prisoners to prepare pardons that will permit their release in exchange for Schalit.

Sbarro terror victims petition High Court on Schalit deal

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:11:33 GMT

Almagor Victims of Terror plan demonstration in support of petition; one of the terrorists to be released was involved in Sbarro bombing.

First Schalit prisoner swap list to be released next week

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:48:04 GMT

Justice Ministry set to publish list of 450 male prisoners, 27 female prisoners due for release in 1st stage of deal.

National Labor Court orders doctors to return to work

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:25:18 GMT

Court President Arad says resignations are collective, therefore prohibited; notes "difficult, severe" time in history of healthcare system.

6 years for E.J’lem man who threw Molotov cocktails at cops

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:29:56 GMT

Defendant’s actions racially motivated, came from ‘ideology of hate,’ says prosecution.

Former Rothschild tent dwellers petition evacuation

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:55:46 GMT

Forcing the homeless to vacate public spaces is illegal, claims rights group.

TA deputy mayor convicted of forgery

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:33:09 GMT

Court convicted Visner of all charges in indictment, according to which he forged rental lease for property he owns in order to pay reduced taxes.

Steinitz on medical residents: Nobody is above the law

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:39:58 GMT

Nearly nine-hour Labor Court hearing ends without results, no injunctions against residents' resignation; judge expected to make ruling.

Supreme Court nixes appeal of man who killed 6 in car crash

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:49:11 GMT

Yaron Bracha had consumed cocaine, marijuana and alcohol before driving through a red light at Ginaton Junction at 171 km. per hour.

Supreme Court: IBA can’t broadcast Rose Pizem documentary

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:01:45 GMT

‘Protection of human dignity is the highest value in our legal system,’ says Justice Eliezer Rivlin.

Bill proposes compensating W. Bank Palestinian land owners

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:58:37 GMT

Likud MK Yariv Levin says his bill will ‘break the cycle of house destruction’; Rights groups call proposal ‘racist’ and ‘unconstitutional.

Medical residents refuse to negotiate with Treasury

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:51:33 GMT

Nearly nine-hour Labor Court hearing ends without results, no injunctions against residents' resignation; judge to make ruling tomorrow.

Gov’t seeks court order to keep residents in wards

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:49:04 GMT

Netanyahu waves ‘carrot’ of more pay for exclusively public work; MK Adatto: PM ‘personally responsible for current situation’

Rights groups slam proposed increase to libel penalties

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:46:36 GMT

Penalties could reach over NIS 1 million, would require media to publish full responses by injured parties; Horowitz calls bill "draconian."

State seeks injunction against residents' resignations

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:33:52 GMT

Medical residents announce resignations at press conference; prime minister asks for two week delay in resignations; National Labor Court will convene hearing following state's urgent request.

Driver, Egged to compensate passenger for racist incident

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:30:34 GMT

Court orders Driver Nissim Ben Yakar to pay NIS 60,000 after refusing to let woman on his bus and telling her "Ethopians are stupid people."

Jewish teen held for Galilee mosque arson

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 03:13:34 GMT

Police probe whether suspect is part of "price-tag" cell.

‘Serial armed robbers’ to be charged in Hod Hasharon murder

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 02:33:22 GMT

Two suspects allegedly killed jewelry store owner, shot at others.

Upper Nazareth man charged with girlfriend’s fiery murder

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:47:15 GMT

58-year-old man set fire to his girlfriend as she sat in their car, murdering her, according to indictment.

Gag order on mosque torching suspect partially lifted

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:49:44 GMT

"Price tag" suspect is yeshiva student from northern Israel; police say forensic evidence found at scene of crime.

Suspect arrested in Tuba Zanghariya mosque torching

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:37:41 GMT

"Price tag" suspect is yeshiva student from northern Israel; police say forensic evidence found at scene of crime; gag order partially lifted.

Man accused of indecent assault on women via video calls

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:53:07 GMT

34-year-old David Strol claimed he was conducting an anonymous survey before allegedly exposing himself on video calls.

High Court: Not enough Arabs, women in top government posts

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:42:03 GMT

Beinisch orders state to address issue during hearing responding to petition filed by the Association for Civil Rights in Israel and Itach Women Lawyers for Social Justice.

Dad accused of sexually assaulting daughter over 10 years

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:50:57 GMT

The defendant is also charged with possession of illegal drugs, and of forcing his daughter to take drugs before molesting her.

Labor Court freezes doctors' resignations for one day

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:25:34 GMT

Residents at Rambam vote not to accept PM's request to wait a few days to examine suggestions raised during previous night's meeting.

State goes to labor court to keep doctors from resigning

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:43:49 GMT

Residents at Rambam vote not to accept PM's request to wait a few days to examine suggestions raised during previous night's meeting.

Harsher sentences for hitand- run drivers

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:39:29 GMT

Knesset C'tee approves second, third readings of bill to deter hit-and-run drivers, letting judges impose maximum sentence of 14 years.

Court to hear 3 claims of institutionalized discrimination

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:29:46 GMT

Justices to hear petitions involving airport security procedures, the "Nakba Law" and Arab representation on the Israel Land Council.

Prosecution request severe sentence for hit-and-run driver

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:20:18 GMT

Tal Mor convicted of manslaughter, abandoning scene of accident after killing cyclist; he dragged cyclist's body for 100s of meters along road.

Judge resigns after suspected eight-year tax evasion

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:35:16 GMT

Dan Mor agrees to resign from office as a result of investigation’s findings, and requests to be allowed to pay a penalty.

Medical residents agree to postpone resignation by 48 hours

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:11:14 GMT

Sides in hospital residents' dispute hope compromise -- or at least delay of walkouts -- will lead to solution of crisis.

Medical residents set to resign - court urges delay

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:39:47 GMT

Sides in hospital residents' dispute hope compromise -- or at least delay of walkouts -- will lead to solution of crisis.

Tent cities at Rothschild, across Tel Aviv cleared out

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:37:15 GMT

Municipality clerks arrive at camps with police, border patrolmen; 2 arrested at Levinski park during evacuation.

Rothschild camp cleared after court denies injunction

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:05:31 GMT

Four camps in TA are cleared; two detained by police at Levinski camp in south Tel Aviv; Ben-Gurion, Nordau camps cleared without incident.

Rothschild protesters ask court to delay tent evacuation

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:11:59 GMT

Attorney files request on behalf of several from encampment that claim to be homeless; 3 other TA tent cities are cleared, 2 protesters detained.

Welfare officer accused of molesting minor in his care

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:08:52 GMT

Yosef Diamant, 61, allegedly abused his position to carry out 4 counts of indecent assault against 14-year-old boy.

Ashdod man charged with murder on beach

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:04:48 GMT

Indictment filed at Beersheba District Court charging Andrei Starkov with the murder of Rita Goldberg on an Ashdod beach.

3rd indictment filed in Jerusalem pedophile case

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:00:55 GMT

Zalman Cohen one of 5 men arrested in September for allegedly sexually abusing dozens of minors in Jerusalem.

Court disqualifies Simhon’s election as JNF world chairman

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:27:25 GMT

Effi Stenzler now expected to retain chairmanship until 2014.

Writer Yoram Kaniuk to be registered as ‘no religion’

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:36:55 GMT

Kaniuk explains that while he does not want to convert to another religion, he has never identified as a religious Jew.

Court orders Israel Railways to freeze outsourcing

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:04:05 GMT

Injunction issued against workers to stop striking and return to negotiations; Israel Railways says outsourcing was gov't decision.

Indictment filed charges man with murdering girlfriend

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:35:43 GMT

Vitaly Mikhailov, who left flowers next to girlfriend’s body, stabbed her following an argument, according to the indictment.

Tal Mor convicted in June hit-and-run death of cyclist

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:29:33 GMT

Mor, 27, also convicted of driving under influence of drugs and alcohol, abandoning scene of an accident, possession of drugs, obstruction of justice.

Maoz 'scraped DNA from parents' nails' after murder

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:12:53 GMT

Indictment accuses son of planning slayings for inheritance money to pay off gambling debts.

Four men to be charged with abducting, extorting rabbi

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:44:25 GMT

Defendants allegedly held popular spiritual leader in Tiberias for 3 years refusing to let him see family, threatening to destroy his reputation.

Yigal Amir to spend 6 more months in solitude

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:46:09 GMT

Yitzhak Rabin's assassin has been in solitude for 15 years; judge says he is 'an object of admiration' to extremist factions.

Australian who killed wife deemed unfit to stand trial

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:58:12 GMT

John Paul Sebastian suffering from paranoid psychotic disorder; prosecution agrees to end legal proceedings against him.

Supermarket chains sued for firing 19 Arab workers

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:27:41 GMT

Jerusalem Legal Aid Bureau helps dismissed employees demand NIS 590,000 in damages from Kimat Hinam for ‘discrimination.’

'Gov't can't predict regulations needed for W. Bank riots'

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:06:35 GMT

Assistant A-G Oren Pono: Government would only be able to decide how to respond to statehood riots if and when situation arose.

State to compensate family of dead Palestinian girl

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:45:31 GMT

Jerusalem Court orders state to pay over NIS 1.5 million in compensation to family of Abir Aramin after she was killed by a rubber bullet.

Labor Court condemns rail workers’ strike

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 02:59:40 GMT

Tel Aviv Labor Court orders striking Israel Railways workers to return to work immediately, calls strike “illegal and political.”

Legal Affairs: No grounds for complacency

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:16:25 GMT

Considerable legal hurdles would hinder any attempt to bring complaints against Israeli officials to the International Criminal Court.

Daughter’s dream allowed in rape conviction

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:34:26 GMT

Memory experts tell court dream enabled 22-year-old woman to recall father’s abuse 12 years earlier.

Court: TA protesters, City Hall must continue talks

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:21:12 GMT

Tent protesters, TA municipality should return to negotiating table over future of Rothschild Blvd. encampment, recommends Supreme Court.

Extradited 'neo-Nazi' is convicted in TA court

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:06:29 GMT

Former IDF soldier vows to be "loyal Israeli" when he gets out of prison; gang filmed attacks against religious, drug addicts, foreign workers.

Nahsholim environmental protest given last-minute reprive

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:33:40 GMT

Tents on beach part of campaign against new tourist resort; ILA says protesters misleading public.

Court: No temporary stay in expelled army cadet petition

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:13:27 GMT

Yoel Glickman was dismissed from officers course after refusing to return to an IDF event where women were singing.

Yavne man indicted for TA double murder

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:43:54 GMT

David Gozlan, 37, charged with 2 counts of premeditated murder after he shot David Alfasi and Itzik Ben-Shlomo following argument at a wedding.

A-G to review recommendations on Danziger

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:22:53 GMT

Supreme Court justice accused of providing free legal advice to Bat Yam mayor, suspicions of bribery unsupported.

Court gives temporary reprieve for Rothschild tent city

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:15:07 GMT

Protesters say they cleaned up encampment following residents’ complaints, Vardi should have visited, taken that into account.

Rights groups demand A-G shelve riot control measures

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:49:36 GMT

Civil rights advocates say emergency measures violate human rights, include holding suspects for 48 hours before remand hearing.

Supreme Court gives reprieve for Rothschild tent city

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:20:12 GMT

Members of the Rothschild tent protest encampment filed a petition to the Supreme Court after TA court allowed evacuation of encampment.

Reifman gets 4 years for fraud

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 05:31:47 GMT

Former Emblaze chairman sentenced for acts of deception; Reifman’s fraudulent activities allegedly resulted in two attempts on his life.

Two men indicted for south Tel Aviv terror attack

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:50:00 GMT

Charges against Mohammed Bin Said Zofran from Qalqilya, 21, the main defendant in attack that injured 8, include attempted murder, robbery.

Israel, Brazil sign legal aid, prisoner transfer agreements

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 03:49:59 GMT

The agreements come after the two countries signed an extradition treaty in late 2009.

Former police intelligence officer charged with bribery

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:52:03 GMT

4 others, all civilians, also charged in the indictment; Revach took bribes in return for helping illegal casinos evade police discovery.

Will hit and run fugitives stand trial in France?

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:28:48 GMT

Suspect fled Israel to Paris, leaving baby girl behind in care of foreign nanny; Justice Ministry says Israel, France have extradition treaty.

Rothschild tent encampment to be evacuated, court rules

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:51:59 GMT

Tel Aviv court turns down petition against evacuation; attorneys call on municipality, state not to forget homeless people living in encampments.

6 former officials may face fraud, bribery charges

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:57:43 GMT

Economic Department of the State Attorney’s Office considering filing indictments against suspects, former senior government officials.

Neeman: Compulsory arbitration bill to ‘help weak citizens'

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:17:45 GMT

Bill will empower magistrate’s court presidents, their deputies to refer litigants to private arbitrators, without parties' consent.

5 Arab-Israelis indicted for plotting terror attacks

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:51:18 GMT

Charges of Daburiyya residents include conspiracy to carry out attacks on Jews, explosives manufacturing, and computer hacking.

4 men accused of facilitating gambling

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:54:07 GMT

State Attorney's Office says men distributed pre-paid gambling cards worth around $15 million for use on gambling websites.

Tax Authority’s Vanunu convicted of accepting bribes

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 02:53:13 GMT

Agency's former director is handed six years in prison and ordered to pay a NIS 750,000 fine or face an extra two years in prison.

'Police recommend dropping case against Danziger'

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:44:50 GMT

Channel 10 news: It is unclear whether police want to stop investigation because of Supreme Court judge's innocence, or lack of evidence.

Businessman convicted of $2 m. int'l trade ‘sting’ scheme

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:43:07 GMT

Uri Resh convicted alongside Yehoshua Shlush, Erlado Farizi and Avi Kalmaro of forgery, fraud and customs and tax offenses committed over a decade ago.

Tent dwellers, municipality agree to dialog

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:00:28 GMT

Residents complain that Rothschild Boulevard tent dwellers walk around naked, defecate, inject drugs in public and in some cases smear human feces on cars.

Court: Holon tent protester may enter city

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:21:14 GMT

Bail conditions had banned man from Tel Aviv suburb following arrest.

Palestinian petitions Court to probe daughter’s death

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:08:29 GMT

Claims that woman died after inhaling tear gas at protest challenged by IDF investigation showing that the woman did not attend the protest.

Rothschild residents join petition against tent encampment

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:53:30 GMT

‘It’s anarchy,’ claim residents, amid complaints of public disorder, garbage, drugs, nudity, noise, rats, flies, traffic, ringworm.

Legal Affairs: Bankrupting global jihad

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:19:54 GMT

Lawsuits in US courts are exposing the role played by international banks in financing terrorism.

'ICC should revoke PA’s acceptance of court’s jurisdiction'

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 02:12:10 GMT

Israeli NGO Regavim submits petition to The Hague asking it to revoke decision to receive a PA declaration recognizing court’s jurisdiction.

Refaeli’s dad acquitted of assault

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:24:24 GMT

Rafael Refaeli quarreled with a paparazzi photographer who chased his daughter.

Court issues 2nd temporary order against tent removal

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:48:28 GMT

Protesters and Tel Aviv City Hall battle in court, after tent protest turns violent; court hearing to be held on matter.

TA issues order to evacuate tents; activists petition court

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:45:32 GMT

Municipal clerks order residents of Tel Aviv's tent cities to evacuate within 3 days; activists tell court move a violation of right to protest.

Man indicted for stoning Egyptian consulate in Eilat

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:43:49 GMT

Makmil threw stones at Egyptian flag hanging outside consulate shouting curses; court requests suspect remain in custody during trial.

Tel Aviv court indicts seven after violent protest

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:36:58 GMT

Tel Aviv - Jaffa mayor says he received death threats, but will still make sure tents are gone by Rosh Hashana.

Liztman chides doctors, residents for refusing deal

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:10:27 GMT

Deputy health minister: Offer would have given 1,000 doctors an additional NIS 10,000; IMA: Doctors have "freedom of choice" to create rival union.

State to appeal sentence given to killer of attorney Pliner

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:40:43 GMT

Pliner brutally stabbed at the door of her Ramat Hasharon home in 2006 by a 15-year-old; State says 18-year sentence not enough.

Margalit pulls out of Labor contest, backs Herzog

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 03:52:45 GMT

Party leadership candidate Yacimovich: Race is between me and Peretz.

US colleges to receive warning letters on anti-Semitism

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:41:21 GMT

Universities, colleges "may be liable for massive damages" if they fail to prevent anti-Semitism on campus, Israel Law Center warns.

44 months for IDF officer who sexually assaulted minors

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:55:16 GMT

25-year-old officer groomed teens on social network, pretended to be 16; sentence part of plea bargain in which Nahum admitted to charges.

Doctors meet in Tel Aviv, call on IMA chair to resign

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:12:10 GMT

Meeting at Ichilov hospital addresses founding rival medical union to IMA; doctors express their support of medical residents who resigned.

Court: Doctor not negligent over IVF babies’ deaths

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:50:59 GMT

All risks were explained before 3 babies were born prematurely, doctor provided proper treatment, judge says.

Neeman submits opinion on Olmert donations

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 03:46:56 GMT

Justice Minister says he answered former PM's questions about accepting corporate donations, paying suppliers, purchasing assets in 1999.

Ashkenazi to submit more testimony in Harpaz Affair

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 02:25:16 GMT

New evidence shows wife of former chief of General Staff mediated between Boaz Harpaz and Moshav Amikam, where Yoav Galant lives.

Doctors meet to discuss next step in protest

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:23:43 GMT

Meeting will address possible establishment of hospital organization as an alternative to IMA; 200 residents hand in resignations.

Talansky donations were legal, says Olmert’s defense

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:51:36 GMT

Trial of former prime minister resumes; prosecution alleges Olmert failed to report donations to the State Comptroller.

State to try former Bank Hapoalim chairman

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:48:13 GMT

Dan Dankner will be charged for suspected offenses of bribery, corruption, fraud, money laundering in purchase of Turkish bank.

Court turns down appeal by Hamas arch-terrorist

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 02:53:21 GMT

Abbas al-Sayed orchestrated Park Hotel and Sharon Mall bombings and plotted to use cyanide elsewhere.

Residents, interns end hunger strike after one day

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:40:42 GMT

Hunger strike begun when mass resignation of doctors ruled illegal; doctors ordered to return to work.

Prisons Service ordered to clarify Allawi detention

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:27:24 GMT

Al Jazeera bureau chief arrested on suspicion of Hamas ties; wants his doctor to examine him in jail.

IDF may reopen probe into Harpaz affair

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 03:03:57 GMT

Alleged ‘Galant Document’ forger sent 1,500 messages to Ashkenazi’s wife.

‘Green’ courthouse planned for Tel Aviv

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 02:55:48 GMT

The new building is scheduled to be ready in 2014 and will cost around NIS 300 million.

High Court nixes petition of demolition of West Bank school

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 02:14:12 GMT

Panel of justices say school, which was partially funded by the EU, is not a high priority for demolition.

Labor Court rules medical residents’ resignations illegal

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:20:51 GMT

After doctors ordered to work, hundreds submit resignations, mull hunger strike or High Court appeal.

Doctors, residents launch hunger strike

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:23:50 GMT

New strike begins as court rules that mass resignations are illegal; "We will not eat until negotiations are reopened" strike leader says.

IPS ordered to clarify position over Al Jazeera journalist

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:40:01 GMT

Palestinian-born journalist Samer Allawi arrested on suspicion of Hamas ties; wants his doctor to examine him in jail.

Gov't: Police didn't withhold messages in Harpaz affair

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:39:10 GMT

Justice Ministry: Claims that text messages between Harpaz, Ashkenazi's wife not given to prosecution are "baseless."

Court deems resignations of medical residents illegal

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:12:33 GMT

1,000 residents ordered to return to work after Labor Court says failure to do so constitutes "unauthorized abandonment of their jobs."

'March of the Million': Over 300,000 gather across country

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 22:01:21 GMT

Protesters in Tel Aviv's Kikar Hamedina take part in huge rally demanding social justice; demonstrations take place in J'lem, Haifa, Beersheba as well as other cities.

'March of the Million': Over 100,000 gather in Tel Aviv

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:59:57 GMT

Over 153,000 people gather across country to take part in social protest movement marches, rallies being held; protesters in Tel Aviv's Kikar HaMedina prepare for huge rally.

Social justice movement set for 'March of the Million'

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 15:53:17 GMT

Movement set to hold marches and rallies in towns large and small across the country; gov't increases train, bus services in preparation.

Court nixes retrial over illegal Beit Yehonatan building

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:49:50 GMT

Judge slams petitioners’ ‘lack of integrity’ in appealing to court after disobeying injunction to seal east J'lem building.

Hospitals in crisis mode as residents set to resign

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:02:14 GMT

State petitions labor court for urgent injunction against residents; Health Ministry says "illegal" resignations will cause public suffering.

State petitions labor court to stop doctors' resignations

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:23:23 GMT

A-G considers mass resignation letters illegal; Hospital Management Office preparing for likelihood that residents may not show up.

Margalit Tsanani released to house arrest

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:50:52 GMT

Comes after prosecution request that 'Kohav Nolad' judge remain in custody over alleged threat posed by links to underworld figures.

A-G: PM can't use gov't spokesman for nurse matter

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:26:41 GMT

'Sara-Tara' saga paints bizarre picture of life at Prime Minister's residence; PMO launches offensive against woman who claimed maltreatment.

Tax Authority nabs organizers of overseas gambling tours

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:40:56 GMT

Undercover police operation uncovers evidence that 3 men had run gambling tours for thousands of Israelis in return for commission fees paid by the casinos.

Daphna Carmon’s killers won’t be retried

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:35:34 GMT

Two men who raped and murdered 19-year-old soldier in 1987 say police forced them to confess.

Beinisch: Legal system must adapt to Facebook, Twitter era

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 03:30:29 GMT

Supreme Court chief slams attempts by the Knesset to erode judges’ powers; "Facebook and Twitter have changed the face of our region."

Remand extended for Australian suspected of stabbing wife

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 02:50:31 GMT

John Paul Sebastian said he killed his wife because she had ruled over him for years using a power of attorney she refused to cancel.

Yigal Amir allowed Torah study partner

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 02:44:56 GMT

Prisons Services to monitor Rabin’s assassin’s biweekly sessions.

Women, minorities will be represented on gov’t panels

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 02:01:39 GMT

High Court of Justice rules on petition by coalition of 11 women’s groups demanding Arab woman be appointed to Trajtenberg Committee.

'Tsanani used underworld figures to extort manager'

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:25:14 GMT

Harsh indictment filed against singer; remand extended by four days; said to be shocked by accusations.

Man who choked sister during argument convicted of murder

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:38:24 GMT

Anis Amas pretended to be mentally ill after admitting to killing his sister Tanaya after an argument.

Tsanani to remain in detention pending urgent report

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:42:34 GMT

Michael Hazan also has remand extended after indictments filed against him and "Margol" for extortion against singer's manager, Assaf Atadegi. .

Indictment filed against Tsanani for extortion, conspiracy

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:49:04 GMT

According to indictment filed in TA court, "Margol," Michael Hazan acted jointly, committed extortion against singer's manager, Asaf Atagadi.

Judge slams Or Yehuda for chasing man over NIS 2.5 ‘debt’

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:31:34 GMT

Judge Michal Agmon-Gonen slammed municipality for starting administrative collection procedures against Aharon Matana, a man in his 80s.

Enshrine ‘affordable housing’ in law, says rights group

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:04:49 GMT

Attorneys at the Association of Civil Rights in Israel to submit draft Basic Law on Social Rights to state's "incomplete" legislation.

Police free southern mob boss linked to Tzanani probe

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:46:19 GMT

Lawyers say Shalom Domrani's arrest unnecessary from the outset; indictment against "Star is Born" judge expected this week.

Indictment against Tzanani to be filed next week

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:12:30 GMT

Court extends popular singer’s remand and those of two senior underworld figures suspected in the case.

Four-year-old Filipina girl and her mother to be deported

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:23:48 GMT

Ruling to nix petition of mother and child a "badge of shame for Israel," says Association of Civil Rights in Israel.

Hamas agent plotted to kidnap Israelis, indictment says

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:43:06 GMT

Probe revealed plans to fire rockets from Jordan into Israel, and how a "Gaza aid" flotilla was used by Hamas to transfer equipment.

State appeals shortening of rapist’s sentence

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:27:25 GMT

Zahar was convicted in the Military Appeals Court in 2006 of raping and sexually assaulting a junior female officer.

Judge nixes petition against purified wastewater reservoir

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:01:13 GMT

Court rejects "Not In My Back Yard" argument from local councils, says all Israelis must do their part.

Drastic changes to homicide law formulated

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:39:42 GMT

Under the existing law, unlawful killing can fall under three categories: murder, manslaughter and causing death by negligence.

Top court turns down Palestinian case on barrier

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:54:04 GMT

Justices call structure "one of the last obstacles standing in the way of terrorists on their way into J'lem to carry out their murderous plans."

Indictment filed against suspect in Abuhatzeira murder

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:53:06 GMT

Dahan "killed Abuhatzeira in cold blood, without provocation" say prosecutors; murdered rabbi was grandson of Baba Sali.

Top court won’t hear out Dedzhaldeti

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:05:03 GMT

Alleged fraudster charged in connection with Russian billionaire’s disappearance.

Google Street View approved in Israel

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:07:26 GMT

Rights groups say the new service could erode privacy.

Trajtenberg panel to include Arab woman representative

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:24:03 GMT

Move comes in response to High Court petition.

No compensation for parents of kid who died in Jordan River

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:08:03 GMT

Naveh Sha’ar Yishuv drowned to death when strong currents swept her into a pipe underneath the Kfar Hanassi Bridge in the north.

Singer’s son to remain in custody in ‘Margalit Affair'

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:36:44 GMT

Court rejects appeal to release Assaf Lavi-Tzanani.

Yosef Afuta must compensate family of Anat Elimelech

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 05:46:14 GMT

Brother of actress’s killer ordered to pay for tampering with crime scene; man cleaned gun of fingerprints, put it in woman's hand.

Kalansuwa mayor to be released to house arrest

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 05:16:17 GMT

Mahmoud Hadija faces trial for blackmail, fraud and bribery, denies all the charges against him.

Suspect in Schalit scam just a fall guy, says lawyer

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:03:33 GMT

Defense lawyer says Ronen Bar-Shira is an innocent dupe in a larger scam, asks court to drop charges.

6 families file petition over public housing wait list

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:58:34 GMT

Justice Ministry slams Housing Ministry for leaving families in limbo for years.

'Appoint Israeli Arabs and women to Trajtenberg Committee'

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:49:26 GMT

Rights groups petition High Court, demanding changes in socioeconomic committee.

IDF yet to return thousands of dunams of unused land to ILA

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 06:06:38 GMT

Knesset panel slams military for negligence over abandoned facilities.

Petah Tikva court rules in favor of Columbian asylum seeker

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:43:20 GMT

Judge slams Interior Ministry for denying man safety from gangs that persecuted him over his mother’s assistance to Israel.

Second man accused in Itamar massacre on trial

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:59:57 GMT

Court postpones verdict in the murder trial of Amjad Awad, one of two men accused of murdering five members of the Fogel family in March.

Indictment filed in suspected indecent assault at tent city

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 03:39:12 GMT

The accused allegedly assaulted three women as they slept in the Rothschild tent protest encampment.

American court gives nod to terror suit against PA

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:46:46 GMT

Parsons was killed when a roadside bomb exploded near a State Department convoy he was guarding in Gaza in October 2003.

Cop stabber to be charged with murder

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:22:30 GMT

State says it'll file new murder charges after officer dies from stab wounds after five years in a coma.

Woman ordered to pay NIS 200,000 for refusing divorce

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:09:22 GMT

While disputes over refusals to grant a get are relatively common, most cases involve husbands who deny their wives a divorce.

IDF to appoint first-ever internal auditor

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 02:52:57 GMT

“This is an issue that has continued for 15 years,” Kadima MK Ronnie Bar-On tells Deputy Chief of General Staff Yair Naveh.

PMO: Gov't improved fire resources after serious neglect

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:28:58 GMT

In response to State Comptroller's Carmel Fire report draft Prime Minister's Office says Netanyahu brought in planes that aided firefighters.

'Carmel Fire report reveals series of failures'

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:17:59 GMT

State Comptroller Lindenstrauss sends draft of report to bodies involved in fire; Yishai rejects any personal criticism of his role in blaze.

Estimated 70,000 attend periphery social justice protests

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:29:16 GMT

Organizers bypass TA, J'lem to "let the rest of the voices speak"; over 20,000 rally in Haifa; spokesman: Smaller numbers not sign of failure.

Remand for two toddler-death suspects extended again

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:08:38 GMT

Three-year-old Tali Darikova died on Monday after being forgotten in a van used to transport toddlers to and from a preschool in Netanya.

Katsav legal team sticks to ‘consensual’ defense

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:09:21 GMT

Supreme Court Justices expected to rule on the case in around 3 months - if his appeal is rejected, the former president faces 7 years.

State attorneys threaten labor dispute

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:27:00 GMT

The labor dispute warning follows announcement of decision made by the State Prosecutor’s Office that certain civil cases are to be outsourced.

Abuhatzeira killer to remain under psychiatric evaluation

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:11:27 GMT

Asher Dahan to remain in custody in a secure psychiatric facility; a final psychiatric report has yet to be completed.

Katsav attorney: Media demonized my client

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:44:59 GMT

Zion Amir says ex-president was convicted merely for giving "hugs"; Katsav complains: “an ordinary citizen would not have been tried in court.”

Remand extended in Rabbi Abuchatzeira stabbing

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:29:48 GMT

Decision to extend Dahan's remand based on suspicions against him; Psychiatric evaluation indicates that he is a danger.

Lawyer: Katsav was already tried by cannibalistic media

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:32:51 GMT

In second day former president's appeal in rape conviction, Katsav interrupts judges, says a regular citizen wouldn't have been charged.

6 months probation in plea bargain for TA lawyer

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:16:14 GMT

Haim Stanger convicted of threatening neighbor.

Rights group to Barak: Let Palestinians rally in September

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:55:42 GMT

ACRI says military law governing protests in W. Bank denies Palestinians' rights: Protesters "should not be treated like enemy combatants."

Court extends remand for suspects in toddler-death case

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:33:34 GMT

Three-year-old Tali Darikova died Monday after being left in locked kindergarten van for six hours in scorching Netanya sun.

A-G revokes ‘discriminatory’ voting rule

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:37:35 GMT

Weinstein reverses clause preventing females from being elected chairman to haredi student union.

Petition rejected to deploy Iron Dome near border towns

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:12:27 GMT

Supreme Court Justices: Deploying rocket defense system is ‘operational decision in which the court cannot intervene’.

'Katsav may have had sexual relations with Alef'

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 14:07:18 GMT

Former president’s defense says Alef’s testimony full of contradictions, claims there was no rape, suggests may have been consensual sex.

Katsav arrives at Supreme Court to appeal conviction

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:56:43 GMT

Former president, sentenced to 7 years in prison for a number of sexual offenses, set to begin fight to maintain his freedom.

Supreme Court to hear appeal of Katsav rape conviction

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 06:13:45 GMT

Former president, sentenced to 7 years in prison for a number of sexual offenses, set to begin fight to maintain his freedom.

Bnei Brak rabbi indicted for sexually assaulting student

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:48:33 GMT

Prosecutors charge that the 52-year-old committed sodomy and sexual assault on the young boy over a period of two years.

Cult leader allegedly imposed punishments on women

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:27:32 GMT

3 men indicted for slavery, sex offenses and acts of abuse and humiliation; 9 members of the cult, a polygamous family, were arrested.

New fines set for failure to notify of work conditions

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:12:28 GMT

Employees to receive NIS 15,000 if not given written notice of work conditions; burden of proof to fall on employer.

State Comptroller: Carmel Fire report 'very severe'

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:25:39 GMT

1st draft of report into fire to be released in a week; probe has uncovered negligence on part of police, prison service, gov't ministries.

Justice Ministry: Current terror legislation out of date

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:46:05 GMT

Knesset passes first reading of a new bill proposing expanded powers for law enforcement agencies in preventing and dealing with terror.

US olim want ‘Israel’ on passport of their J'lem-born son

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:19:49 GMT

Despite law passed in 2002 allowing Jerusalem-born US citizens to list Israel as birthplace, policy hasn’t been implemented.

HU and TAU law faculties ranked among world’s top 100

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 03:14:03 GMT

Rankings formulated by QS World University Rankings according to set criteria; Hebrew University’s Law Faculty rates as best in Israel.

Three suspects in Jerusalem cult indicted

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:52:21 GMT

Head of Breslav family charged with slavery, sexual abuse, rape and unlawful imprisonment; judge allows publication of more details.

State asks High Court for one more hearing in Dirani case

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:05:16 GMT

Last month, court upheld ruling allowing convicted terrorist to sue state for damages.

Danziger’s probe to begin in coming days

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:56:39 GMT

Ex-justice minister Friedman is unsure investigation is justified.

'Itamar massacre' killer, Hakim Awad, convicted

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:33:56 GMT

Hakim Awad found guilty in Samaria Military court in brutal murder of five members of Fogel family, accomplice awaits trial.

Court: Evacuate 'illegal' Migron outpost by end of March

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:26:55 GMT

"No justification for preserving illegal situation, continued violation of Palestinian property rights," in W. Bank outpost, Justices rule.

Supreme Court Justice Danziger to be questioned by police

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:36:49 GMT

Danziger will be grilled over links to Bat Yam Mayor Shlomo Lahiani - currently under investigation for alleged corruption and bribery.

Court rules to extradite Bosnia massacre suspect

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:44:10 GMT

Aleksandar Cvetkovic is suspected of taking part in mass murder of around 1,000 Bosnian Muslims during 1995 Srebrenica Massacre.

Netanya rabbi charged with rape will remain in custody

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:52:25 GMT

Lawyer describes David Ben-Haham Hafuta as ‘normative’ 63-year-old family man posing "no threat."

Court may decide soon if Hamas leaders can stay in J'lem

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 05:04:22 GMT

Four Hamas officials maintain that deportation order against them is illegal, because Israeli law doesn't apply in “occupied East Jerusalem.”

Supreme Court: Katsav appeal will be in open court

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:03:02 GMT

The state had requested that the former President's appeal be heard behind closed doors to protect the privacy of the complainants.

8 protesters arrested at Tel Aviv protest released on bail

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:48:59 GMT

Police say 8 were arrested after they refused to disperse, blocked road; judge rules against banning the protesters from Rothschild camp.

Law students take public diplomacy into the legal arena

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 03:51:42 GMT

Members of Israeladvocacy group StandWithUs at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem organized a conference to discuss flotilla, 'flytilla'.

Abuhatzeira killer sent for psychiatric exam

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:53:13 GMT

Tens of thousands of stunned mourners attend famous rabbi, Baba Sali's grandson's funeral in Jerusalem; PM expresses shock at murder.

PM expresses shock at murder of Rabbi Abuchatzeira

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:44:29 GMT

Netanyahu praises work of "spiritual leader who helped so many Israelis"; tens of thousands mourn death of Baba Sali's grandson.

Tens of thousands mourn murdered Rabbi Abuchatzeira

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:36:09 GMT

Baba Sali's grandson murdered by visitor to his yeshiva; suspect, Asher Dahan, remanded for 2 weeks, judge orders psychiatric evaluation.

Rabbi Elazar Abuchatzeira to be laid to rest in J'lem

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:21:25 GMT

Baba Sali's grandson murdered by visitor to his yeshiva; suspect, Rabbi Asher Dahan, remanded for 2 weeks, judge orders psychiatric evaluation.

Dead woman’s parents sue coffee shop over nut-related death

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:33:15 GMT

Family claims defendant may have "concealed evidence" that could explain why Efrat was served a dessert with nuts.

Police chief to officers: Act sensitively with activists

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:34:42 GMT

Violence, attacks on public employees will be met with more severe law enforcement; Court rules 3 TA protesters can return to Rothschild

Attorney charged for hiring hit on state witness

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:24:46 GMT

Finkelstein was already jailed for failed bombing, arson attempts, when he sought to hire undercover policeman to off state witness in his case.

'Ofra sewage plant can’t be used until land dispute solved'

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:38:44 GMT

High Court judges say NIS 7.8m state-funded sewage facility built illegally on private Palestinian land in Ofra settlement.

Top court rejects soldiers’ appeal over ‘Jenin Jenin’

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:31:14 GMT

Judges rule controversial film about IDF's operations in Jenin during Operation Defensive Shield was "not slanderous" against any one soldier.

State sues Beduin of al-Arakib village for NIS 1.8m

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:47:44 GMT

Residents accused of "illegal invasions" of state lands; ILA says state has incurred large expenses from evictions of families from Negev village.

No prison sentence for ex-soldier in Karp murder case

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:51:36 GMT

A week after three sentenced to 26 years, Or Levy and three youths get six months of community service.

High Court may determine Migron’s fate within days

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 02:55:48 GMT

State requests March deadline in order to consider whether there will be a voluntary evacuation of West Bank outpost.

Bill would limit gag orders to 7 days

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:02:20 GMT

Proposed bill would limit gag orders prohibiting journalists from publishing names of those named in court cases, investigations to 7 days.

18 years for youth who stabbed Ramat Hasharon lawyer

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:20:35 GMT

Victim Anat Pliner's mother expresses outrage at "light sentence" of youth convicted of murdering young attorney at her home four years ago.

Court won't dismiss Bublil's suit against Channel 10

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:54:14 GMT

Moshe Bublil and the Club Hotel Group sue Channel 10 over a trailer for the show "The Source", which Bublil says slandered him.

‘Don’t permit such fatal blow to lifeblood of democracy'

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:10:02 GMT

Tibi asks High Court to issue injunction blocking application of Boycott Law, says law would cause damage to those who don't agree with views of political majority.

Comptroller: Fire draft report uncovered grave mistakes

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:31:46 GMT

Probe uncovers negligence on part of police, prison service; Environment Ministry blames Treasury for failure to budget Carmel rehabilitation.

Coalition backs bill to help Grunis lead High Court

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:43:20 GMT

Ministerial C'tee on Legislations approves bill to reduce term a Supreme Court president can serve.

High Court hears challenge to disengagement pardons

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:42:52 GMT

Law pardons arrested, charged protesters in 2005 disengagement; Petitioners say measure discriminates against Arabs.

Olmert completes testimony in corruption trial

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:18:09 GMT

Former prime minister spars verbally with state attorney Korb as he continues to deny corruption allegations against him.

Court orders release of 8 arrested in TA housing rally

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:51:54 GMT

All but one are released on conditions, including a one-week ban from entering "Tent City" protest camp; police had sought remand extension.

Court won't allow Gaza couple to testify by video in suit

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:42:33 GMT

The Abu Azers should travel to a neutral country to give evidence, says Nazareth court judge says on couple's lawsuit against the state.

MK Tibi to court: Overturn rejection of Nakba-deniers bill

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:35:53 GMT

High Court petition to be submitted by Adalah director general; "This act’s place is not on the Knesset’s table," Rivlin says.

Talk-backs: Anonymous abuse, or faceless free speech?

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:32:13 GMT

Proposed law aims to combat defamatory speech online; would allow claimant to request court to identify alleged defamer's identity.

Man convicted of raping a woman he met on dating site

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:28:51 GMT

Amitai Ashtamker lied about his name, age and job to appear more attractive to victim; beat her with bottle, rock.

Man who tried to kill wife with hammer gets 18.5 years

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:20:36 GMT

Viacheslav Ivanov was indicted and eventually convicted of four offenses that comprised an escalating pattern of violence that occurred after his wife had asked for a divorce.

Karp killers sentenced to 26 years in prison

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:56:22 GMT

3 youths given maximum prison term; Judges: The crime "deserves particularly harsh punishment"; Karp's widow Sara vows to appeal.

Court rejects state appeal to cancel Dirani's damages suit

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:31:40 GMT

Lebanese terrorist claims he was assaulted in 1994 under interrogation for info on Ron Arad, filed NIS 6 m. damages suit against the state.

Ex-Hadera deputy mayor gets 6 months' community service

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:01:34 GMT

Court sentences Shmuel “Sami” Levy after convicted of consensual prohibited sex, attempted assault, breach of trust, abuse of power, fraud.

Attorney suspected of ordering killings rearrested

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:19:59 GMT

Gor Finkelstein faces new charges of ordering the killing of a state witness to prevent him from testifying.

Olmert grilled in court over Rishon Tours

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:59:10 GMT

Former PM denies knowledge of a debt of $17,000 to travel agency that the prosecution says he owed at the end of 2002.

Vanunu to High Court: I no longer want Israeli citizenship

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:16:41 GMT

Convicted nuclear spy says he is "hounded" by press and public, wants citizenship in European country "with good relations with Israel."

Experts: Boycott law won’t withstand Supreme Court test

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:53:59 GMT

Just hours after the controversial new law was passed, a petition calling for it to be overturned was presented to the High Court.

A-G will defend Boycott Law despite 'legal difficulties'

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:01:17 GMT

"Weinstein admits the law is problematic legally but behaves in a cowardly manner," leader of petition against controversial law says.

Olmert’s bank accounts to be scrutinized over alleged cash

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:54:34 GMT

Former PM: Talansky never transferred money to my personal account and I never asked him to.

Gush Shalom: Boycott Law ‘death' of freedom of expression

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:51:03 GMT

In petition to High Court, left-wing NGO calls for immediate overturning of new law; says law "violates basic principles of democracy."

Rachel Corrie’s parents: IDF withholding lawsuit evidence

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:36:40 GMT

Parents say surveillance tapes from time Corrie died were withheld as part of cover-up; Defense Ministry: All evidence submitted years ago.

Olmert denies trying to obstruct Rishon Tours investigation

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:02:26 GMT

Prosecutor hints former prime minister tried to disrupt probe by discussing it with his family.

Lawyers want 20 years in prison for Karp’s killers

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:28:19 GMT

Three slayers deserve maximum sentence for ‘brutal, vicious attack,’ Tel Aviv prosecutor says.

Petition to indict cops for Palestinian girl's death denied

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:17:17 GMT

High Court judges criticize ‘faulty’ investigation, say that it should have been conducted immediately following the death of Abir Aramin.

Itai Ben-Dror convicted of murdering his 3 children

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 02:29:01 GMT

Prosecution recommends court give him three life sentences; defense attorneys request psychological evaluation.

Olmert: 'Talansky never gave me gifts, it’s all fantasy'

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:27:19 GMT

State attorney to former prime minister on third day of cross-examination: You attack anyone who causes you problems

Man gets 4.5 years in prison for molesting underage girl

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:46:53 GMT

According to charge sheet, offenses took place sometime in 2007 or 2008, when the defendant was alone with his young sister- in-law in her bedroom.

Good-bye fashion, hello ‘trashion’

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:41:30 GMT

A growing trend of ‘eco-chic’ – environmentally conscious design that creates new from old – has started to blossom in Tel Aviv’s southern neighborhoods.

Sagan sentenced to nine years for killing outside TA club

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:18:01 GMT

Victim’s family says sentence is too lenient; father of three was killed by single strike to the head with motorcycle helmet last year.

Woman sentenced to 24 years for murdering pregnant neighbor

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:23:47 GMT

Mazal Bar-Osher stabbed her pregnant neighbor Tali Atar repeatedly following a row over the cleanliness of the building,

Olmert: I ‘might have’ transferred cash to Uri Messer

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:25:51 GMT

In second day of cross examination, former prime minister contradicts testimony he gave during earlier police investigation.

Holocaust survivors sue state over ‘unpaid reparations’

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:22:58 GMT

‘Tehran children’ lawsuit could set a precedent for similar class actions.

Court rejects Hirchson's appeal on theft conviction

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:17:26 GMT

Judge dismisses former finance minister’s claim that millions of shekels stolen from the Histadrut were paid to him as a "sort of salary."

Public buildings required to provide access to disabled

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:43:08 GMT

NGOs warn of "unrealistic time frame" for implementation of new regulations signed by justice minister.

From anthrax to yellow fever

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:14:24 GMT

In Tel Aviv, technology is helping to change the face of scientific book publishing.

Higher power meets 'hire power'

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:17:53 GMT

Looking beyond the kollel and the yeshiva, many haredi men are seeking employment in the world of hi-tech.

A sunny outlook?

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:42:19 GMT

As the summer bathing season opens, ‘Metro’ takes a look at some of TA's very different bathing beaches, and those of its neighbor, Bat Yam.

Speaking Arabic in Tel Aviv

Thu, 26 May 2011 13:07:39 GMT

Cultural, social and professional reasons, rather than politics, are attracting Tel Avivians to learn colloquial Arabic.

Four wheels bad, two wheels good

Thu, 12 May 2011 23:52:26 GMT

While TA is just at the start of long journey toward greener transport, cycling is gaining recognition as a way to get around congested city.

Passionate about pralines

Thu, 12 May 2011 23:51:39 GMT

Paris-trained Israeli chocolatière Ika Cohen realized a lifelong dream when she opened her own chocolate atelier in south Tel Aviv.

Lure of the South

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:43:07 GMT

A series of grassroots projects are strengthening local south Tel Aviv communities and breaking the taboo of crime, poverty.

Another side of the start-up nation

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:25:20 GMT

After years of stagnation and neglect, the green shoots of Arab hi-tech entrepreneurship are starting to spring up in Nazareth, the country’s largest Arab city.

From schoolhouse to museum

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:43:52 GMT

The Haifa City Museum’s new wing, a renovated Templer schoolhouse, opened to the public for the first time this month.

With words, not weapons

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:42:53 GMT

‘War of the Languages,’ explores how a cornerstone-laying ceremony for a college in Haifa a century ago shaped Israel’s national identity.

An ecological desert Purim

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:30:41 GMT

Environmental High School in the Negev students turn discarded junk into elaborate carnival art at their environmentally friendly Adloyada.

Let the magic begin!

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:29:38 GMT

It's not just the kids who are enchanted at the Holon Adloyada Purim carnival, and for Israelis, Israel's biggest street party is as much a part of Purim as hamentashen.

Gender agenda

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:13:03 GMT

From hi-tech to fair trade, smart business initiatives are helping women from minority groups build careers.

Art beyond the ‘Bubble’

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:45:50 GMT

Tel Aviv’s thriving contemporary art scene goes global, providing the int'l community with a new way of understanding the Jewish state.

Listen to me: ‘I have a dream’

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:38:43 GMT

Rap music is giving a powerful voice to Israel’s marginalized Ethiopian immigrant youth.

Stitching together hope

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:26:18 GMT

As well as assisting the weakest members of Israel's refugee community earn more, the Women's Empowerment Project is boosting their self esteem and alleviating loneliness.

Backstage at the ‘Tower of Peace’

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:04:30 GMT

‘Behind the Scenes,’ a new exhibition at Tel Aviv’s Shalom Tower, gives the public a chance to trace the whistory of Hebrew, Israeli theater through 90 years of costume, theater design.

The ‘Teheran Children’

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:03:04 GMT

Sara and David Rosenzweig were among the 862 Jewish refugee children rescued during WWII and shipped from Siberia to Teheran, where they were rescued by the Jewish Agency.

Coffee with the ‘Bride of the Sea’

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:17:25 GMT

Doris Haifawi spills the beans about Anton Coffee, tales of her life growing up in Ajami and the Haifawi family's unique history.

Lost and found: Hadera’s pioneers

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:18:53 GMT

Thanks to the detective work of a Canadian oleh, Hadera was able to honor 120 of its earliest settlers at a Tu Bishvat ceremony.

A pitch for peace

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:17:42 GMT

A new initiative is using cricket to bring Israeli and Palestinian children together on common ground.

Standing together against racism

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:39:11 GMT

The recent wave of protests against Arabs, foreign workers, Sudanese asylum seekers has brought together representatives of Jaffa’s Jewish, Muslim, Christian communities.

Coffee with the ‘Bride of the Sea’

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 01:27:28 GMT

For 4 generations, the Haifawi family’s grocery store has been a part of Jaffa’s Ajami neighborhood, along with their famous, aromatic coffee.

Secret road across the sands

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:59:32 GMT

‘Metro’ follows ‘Derech Habitahon’ – a Hagana road that led across the dunes to the Hosmasa fort to enable Jewish supply convoys to reach Jerusalem during the War of Independence.

The pencil is mightier than the sword

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:59:32 GMT

A new exhibit at the Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics called ‘That Was The Year 2010’ reviews major events of the past year in caricature.

Aliya beyond the Green Line

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:20:27 GMT

Quality of life, low-cost housing, generous subsidies rather than politics are drawing new immigrants – including growing community of English-speakers – to W.Bank city of Ariel.

New cricket initiative unites Israeli, Palestinian children

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:23:18 GMT

Children will meet each month in Beersheba for cricket matches and a structured program of peace activities.

Melting pot on the mountain

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:44:23 GMT

An exhibition in Haifa presents often-contradictory Jewish, Arab and British perspectives of the British Mandate period.

Making connections at 'The hub'

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:58:37 GMT

A new way to do business in Tel Aviv

‘Let the Jewish people know we fought’

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:22:38 GMT

Most Israelis are ignorant of the fact that 1.5 million Jews fought Hitler and Nazism during World War II.

Someone to run with

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:15:08 GMT

Gadi Yarkoni, a blind IDF veteran, and Noach Braun, co-founder of the Israel Guide Dog Center, are running the New York Marathon to raise cash to train guide dogs.

Getting onto the map

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:57:35 GMT

Close to half of the Beduin population of the Negev lives in 45 ‘unrecognized’ villages that are fighting for recognition from the state.

Quality noise and good vibes

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:24:21 GMT

A growing number of Tel Aviv’s social entrepreneurs are turning on to The Hub, the latest thing in shared workspaces.

The ‘Arab Jew' from Algeria

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:16:56 GMT

Aharon Chelouche founded Neveh Tzedek, and his son Yosef Eliahu helped found Tel Aviv.

Yiddish is alive and well in the Hebrew city

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:44:24 GMT

Reports of its demise are greatly exaggerated: For half a century dubbed a ‘dying language,’ the ‘mameloshen’ has become a symbol of multicultural cool in Tel Aviv.

Gypsy Soul with a Jewish flavor

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:25:27 GMT

If you can imagine a bunch of wild-eyed Gypsy buskers, a motley crew of klezmer players and a Jewish wedding singer transported to a Tel Aviv rock club, you’re on the right track.

Heftziba’s children

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:31:20 GMT

When ESRA student volunteers moved into a severely deprived Ethiopian neighborhood in Netanya, they started to make a big difference in the lives of its kids.

Shofar, so good

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:41:23 GMT

For over 80 years, the same family in south Tel Aviv has been meticulously crafting rams’ horns and shipping them all over Israel and worldwide.

‘S’ is for ‘Sumsum’ – and for social inclusion

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:04:41 GMT

A partnership between Ra’anana’s Beit Issie Shapiro and a hit children’s TV show is helping to spread the message of tolerance and inclusion among Israeli preschoolers.

Brussels sprouts

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:37:09 GMT

The Accessible Art Fair, a hot new trend from Belgium’s capital, debuts in Tel Aviv this week and gets a dash of White City cool.

All change at Jaffa Station

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:30:56 GMT

At the newly restored Hatahana, Jaffa’s first railway station, Tel Avivians can experience an exciting fusion of history and the present day.

Here comes the neighborhood

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:25:26 GMT

Tel Aviv unveils new subsidized development.

Arrivals: Lights! Camera! Fashion!

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:57:03 GMT

A budding fashion writer, Kogan first laid eyes on Israel as a teen, and has loved this country’s style ever since.

Cinderella of the sand dunes

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:38:23 GMT

With 300 acres of parks and green spaces, Holon has gone from a stagnating suburb with a reputation for crime and neglect to a sophisticated city that has earned international attention.

‘Ultimate Peace’ comes to the Middle East

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:02:20 GMT

Jewish and Arab teens learn integrity, cooperation and personal responsibility through Frisbee – and without a mention of politics.

Happy campers

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:34:18 GMT

Bnei Akiva’s summer camp finally makes aliya.

Greening the White City

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:26:33 GMT

Unlikely as it may seem, the polluted industrial zone of Rehov Hamasger is home to the avant-garde of Tel Aviv’s green revolution

A different kind of Middle-Eastern summit

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:57:08 GMT

120 young Jewish movers and shakers get together in Ramat Gan to change the world.

Eco-apartment helps TA go green

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:15:11 GMT

Citytree reconnects city dwellers to nature.

Staying up all night in the nonstop city

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:48:04 GMT

Fun is something that Tel Aviv takes seriously – and its annual ‘White Night’ arts and culture fest proves it.

‘My kids don’t speak Hebrew, where can they study?’

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:13:43 GMT

New high school program aims to help teenage olim.

Thinking outside the cup

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:12:31 GMT

Kinneret Yifrah says her People’s Council Cafe will mix a dash of social enterprise into Tel Aviv’s cafe culture.

Bat Yam teens explore being a woman in Israeli society

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:33:10 GMT

The former poor suburb of Tel Aviv has come into its own as a vibrant innovator of culture and education.

Reviving Tel Aviv's Valhalla

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 02:01:15 GMT

A long-forgotten Templer house is being lovingly restored and will soon reopen its doors to the public as the Schechter Center for Jewish Culture.

A splash of paint for Kfar Shalem

Fri, 14 May 2010 20:50:05 GMT

On their whirlwind ‘Murality’ painting tour across Israel, the mostly non-Jewish Artists 4 Israel have beautified public buildings.

From little acorns...

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:14:43 GMT

A partnership between Ra’anana and Kalansuwa is changing the lives of disabled children in the Israeli-Arab community.

Reviving the spirit of Rehov Dizengoff

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:22:40 GMT

Despite competition from other shopping venues, a decade-long program to restore this icon to its former glory is beginning to show results.

Rehovot keeps an eye on the past as it looks to the future

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:44:09 GMT

Israel’s city of citrus, culture and science celebrates its 120th anniversary.

‘We proved to the world that we can fight’

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:54:11 GMT

Veterans attend a special showing in Tel Aviv of Chuck Olin’s award-winning documentary about the outstanding all-Jewish Brigade that helped defeat Hitler.

Musical themes

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:17:27 GMT

The 2010 Holon International Woman’s Festival showcases the best of Israel’s female singers and musicians.

Florentin - from Salonika to Soho

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:57:16 GMT

Florentin in south Tel Aviv is a neighborhood literally and symbolically on the margins, an area of contradictions and convergences.

Florentin - from Salonika to Soho

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:28:08 GMT

Almost 90 years after it was founded, a Tel Aviv neighborhood is searching for its identity.