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Israeli legal scholar quests need for striking down reasonableness law

Prof. Shahar Lifshitz of Bar-Ilan University suggests a more nuanced approach in formulating Basic Laws and urges caution in celebrating the High Court's decision.

By BINI ASHKENAZI
16/01/2024

The ICJ is illegitimate, but it is an existential threat to Israel - opinion

The UN and its organs are no longer legitimate, and allowing this self-appointed “world court” to exercise legal authority over Israel is an existential threat to Israel and the Jewish people.

By BROOKE GOLDSTEIN , GERARD FILITTI
12/01/2024

Let's finish our enemies before returning to judicial reform debate

"All of these debates will be had in good time; there is no urgency now. We must first defeat our enemies."

Jewish groups object to GOP’s treatment of Muslim candidate for Court of Appeals seat

Adeel Mangi, a New Jersey lawyer who would be the first Muslim to serve on a federal appellate court, faced fierce questioning from GOP senators during his confirmation hearing.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
28/12/2023

US court sentences white supremacist who threatened Pittsburgh jurors, witnesses to 6 years

Hardy Lloyd, 45, was arrested in West Virginia in July and pleaded guilty in September, acknowledging the Jewishness victims and the witnesses were a factor prompting him to make the threats.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
27/12/2023

Netanyahu's lawyer defies court ruling by rejecting additional hearings

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attorney, Amit Hadad, rejects additional hearings in his cases, despite the order of the Jerusalem District Court judges.

By BINI ASHKENAZI/WALLA
24/12/2023

Key witness backtracks on evidence against Ilan Shor in US court

The deposition of Matei Dohotaru, a former employee of the International Monetary Fund, took place earlier this month in the District Court of DC Colombia.

Japan ex-soldier wins battle for justice in landmark sexual assault case

The case of 24-year-old former Self-Defense Forces member Rina Gonoi relates to a 2021 incident during her time in the army when she said she was pinned down by three male colleagues.

By REUTERS
12/12/2023

Netanyahu trial: Defense asks for fewer hearings amid Gaza war

The Jerusalem District Court resumes hearings in the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, though the defense has asked to reduce the number of hearings to just two per week.

By BINI ASHKENAZI/WALLA
04/12/2023
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