High Court of Justice

During the hearing, a state representative acknowledged that a significant portion of the funds had already been transferred prior to the Finance Committee discussion.

The Foreign Press Association said the government had failed to present any plan that would allow journalists to operate independently in Gaza or work alongside Palestinian reporters.

In its updated response, the state acknowledged that the war has entered what it described as a “different factual phase,” following the October agreements and a fighting intensity reduction.

With the state comptroller blocked, citizens must focus on the questions a future inquiry into the failures leading up to the October 7 massacre.

The administration said the decision was taken from the municipality due to Hebron’s “ongoing refusal” to approve a roofing project, stressing that the existing status quo would not be affected.

Ben-Gvir responded during a police ceremony in Beit Shemesh, where he sharply criticized the attorney-general while awarding ranks and making senior appointments.

Petitions argue that the law conflicts with existing legislation, enacted without a professional or educational review process.

Supreme Court Justice Yael Willner ordered that hearings in both cases be held by January 8, and instructed the parties to submit preliminary responses up to 24 hours beforehand.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin said that a Supreme Court justice should not remain in office after a conflict-of-interest complaint is upheld and called on Amit to resign immediately.

The petition was filed by opposition head and Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid, together with party lawmakers, against budget transfers approved by the Knesset Finance Committee.

Supreme Court President Justice Isaac Amit's letter follows comments issued by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in which the minister referred to Amit as a “violent, predatory megalomaniac."