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Israel’s justice minister is undermining judicial independence and the rule of law - opinion

Israel faces an unprecedented constitutional crisis as Justice Minister Yariv Levin undermines the courts, threatening judicial independence and democracy.

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin attends a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed judges, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, in June.
Former Prime Minister's chief of staff Tzachi Braverman walking at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, November 11, 2024.

Court extends restrictions on PMO chief of staff Tzachi Braverman ahead of Thursday hearing

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Brazilian court acquits 35-year-old of statutory rape of 12-year-old, citing 'consensual bond'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District Court in Tel Aviv, in the trial against him, October 15, 2025

Netanyahu denies instructing Filber on Bezeq-Yes merger as Case 4000 cross-examination grows heated


Suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staffers in Washington pleads not guilty

Elias Rodriguez, 31, of Chicago, is facing nine federal charges including murder of a foreign official and perpetrating a hate crime resulting in death.

 ELIAS RODRIGUEZ appears, as depicted in a sketch, last Thursday at a US District Court, where he was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the shooting near the Capital Jewish Museum. He reportedly told police: ‘I did it for Palestine; I did it for Gaza.’

High Court rules: Police cannot search suspects’ electronics without warrant

The case and ruling were promoted by a petition by the Public Defender’s Office, which argued that these searches directly contradict the law itself.

 JUSTICE ISAAC AMIT was lawfully chosen as president of the Supreme Court, as a majority of the members of the Judicial Selection Committee supported his selection as required by law, the writer states.

Most Trump tariffs are not legal, US appeals court rules

The tariffs have given the Trump administration leverage to extract economic concessions from trading partners but have also increased volatility in financial markets.

US President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order, as US Vice President JD Vance and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth look on, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, August 25, 2025.

Ex-judge, A-G to 'Post': Nothing in Halacha stopping Torah scholars from serving in IDF

At the Table: Elyakim Rubinstein, who is Orthodox, said there is nothing in Halacha which states that men studying Torah should not serve in the army.

Conversing with Elyakim Rubinstein in his spacious Jerusalem apartment: ‘In Jerusalem’ Editor Erica Schachne (L) and Greer Fay Cashman.

'World's nicest judge' reality star Frank Caprio dies at 88 after long cancer battle

In one of his last public posts on social media, he told his followers he had experienced a setback and had returned to the hospital.

 Frank Caprio attends the 51st annual Daytime Emmys Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles, California, US, June 7, 2024.

Prosecution opposes Netanyahu's attorney's request to consult with PM during cross-examination

September 8 is the day hearings in the prime minister’s criminal trial are set to resume, after courts broke for the summer recess.

 Attorney Amit Hadad arrives for a court hearing of Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation, at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, April 1, 2025.

Tally Gotliv labels court security guards as 'Judenrat,' causing coalition outrage

When security moved to remove Gotliv, she resisted. When she eventually stood and walked out, she said, “Be ashamed of yourselves, animals!” 

MK Tally Gotliv seen during a court hearing of Yonatan Urich, at the court in Lod, August 19, 2025

Police warn against allowing Urich to return to work, ‘place where he executed alleged crimes’

A new court hearing examined whether Yonatan Urich, a key suspect in the "Qatargate" case, should face lighter release conditions amid allegations of leaked documents.

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Police appeal Magistrate Court's decision to allow Urich to meet with PM

What police tried to do in this case is prove that Yonatan Urich worked as a public servant, including gathering testimonies from various defense officials.

 Yonatan Urich, adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen before a press conference in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.

Netanyahu's legal team pushes back against four day hearing schedule

Netanyahu is on trial in three cases, on charges of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust. He has pleaded not guilty to all three, in the storm of a case that began in 2020.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the annual opening of the UN General Assembly last September. Israel’s transformation into a pariah state may reach its peak next month at the General Assembly, says the writer.