A-G to High Court: Gov’t has not adopted economic sanctions plan against haredi draft dodgers
The Attorney-General warned the High Court that the government failed to plan for revoking benefits from Haredi draft evaders, despite data showing financial sanctions increased enlistment rates.
Gov't-backed bill would expose police watchdog to political influence, A-G, State Attorney warn
The A-G and the State Attorney warned that a new bill to overhaul the police watchdog risks "forbidden political influence" and could turn the department into a tool for the government.
Netanyahu denies instructing Filber on Bezeq-Yes merger as Case 4000 cross-examination grows heated
Prosecutors allege that Netanyahu used his governmental authority to promote policies worth hundreds of millions of shekels to Bezeq, while Elovitch pressured Walla to shape coverage of the PM.
Gov’t, IDF had no approved mass civilian evacuation plan pre-Oct. 7, comptroller report finds
As of October 7, Israel still has zero approved national operational evacuation plans and has conducted no emergency drills for a mass civilian displacement scenario, the comptroller found.
PM Netanyahu accuses Case 4000 lead prosecutor of lying, 'directive meeting' with Filber
Monday's accusation came during the Prime Minister's cross-examination. The PM has denied any wrongdoing in the case.
Court rejects Ben-Gvir bid to delay promotion case ruling, warns of harm to police independence
In the decision handed down by Judge David Gidoni, the court held that the mere filing - or even stated intention to file - an appeal does not in itself justify freezing a judgment.
Court sentences driver in Rafael Edna hit-and-run case to one year in prison, bans her from driving
At the defense’s request, the court delayed the start of Pesler’s prison sentence until April 15 to give her time to appeal. She is required to report to Neve Tirza Prison by 9 a.m. that day.
Supreme Court rejects Braverman's appeal, keeps travel ban in place over ‘midnight meeting’ probe
Braverman asked the Supreme Court to lift the travel ban, arguing it harmed his UK ambassador appointment and Israel’s foreign relations after the Lod court overturned an earlier ruling.
Israel must advance permits for egalitarian Western Wall plaza, High Court orders
The ruling followed a hearing earlier last week, during which justices pressed state and municipal representatives over why worshippers at the egalitarian section still cannot reach the Wall.
High Court urged to lift Oct. 7 audit freeze, hold semi-classified hearing
The original ruling did not permanently bar the comptroller from auditing the events of October 7, but temporarily froze work on eight defined “core” audits while
