Justice ministry
Prosecutors signal indictment over vandalism attacks on Justice Ministry, Israeli media outlets
The suspect, in his 40s, was arrested on July 30 following a weeks-long investigation. Police linked him to attacks on buildings housing Channel 12, Haaretz, Israel Hayom, and the Justice Ministry.
Lahav 433 questions figure close to senior Likud circles over alleged concealment of assets
Government tells High Court draft arrests risk civil war, says case outcome 'known in advance'
A-G asks High Court to freeze law separating police investigations unit from prosecution
High Court temporarily freezes parts of Shlomo Karhi's broadcasting reform as petitions grow
Justice Grosskopf said the petitions raised “weighty claims” regarding both the way the law was enacted and certain arrangements it established or abolished.
High Court names nine-justice panel to hear petitions on law halting arrest of haredi draft dodgers
The dispute comes after a succession of increasingly forceful High Court judgments on inequality in military service and the government’s failure to enforce the existing draft law.
MK Simcha Rothman lashes out after judicial representatives miss October 7 terrorist meeting
The meeting had been on the topic of extending the terrorists' detentions, as well as the possibility of visitation rights for them.
Judicial Selection Committee picks 26 more judges, registrars after extended freeze
This latest series of appointments follows Sunday's appointment of 68 judicial officials after around a year and a half of delay.
Be’er Ya’acov deputy council head indicted over alleged tender fraud, NIS 20m, transport contract
The indictment charges Sasson with three counts of fraud and breach of trust, aggravated fraud, making a false sworn statement, threats, and witness harassment.
State Attorney Aisman warns Mahash law could put sensitive cases under political pressure
State Attorney Amit Aisman warned that the Mahash reform under the Justice Ministry could expose sensitive investigations to political pressure. The law passed Knesset and faces High Court petition.
Chief prosecutor warns police watchdog must remain independent as reform faces court challenge
Mahash is the body responsible for investigating suspected criminal offenses by the police, including cases involving alleged police violence, corruption, and abuse of authority, among other things.
Knesset passes law placing internal police investigations under Justice Ministry's authority
The legislation was passed with 43 lawmakers in favor and 39 against after a lengthy plenum debate. It was sponsored by Likud MK Moshe Saada.
NIS 200,000 allocated for laptops, school equipment for low-income children in northern Israel
The allocation will be limited, targeted, and one-time only, with safeguards intended to ensure the Ida Abush public endowment can continue to fulfill its purposes in the future.
Justice Ministry says legal aid opened nearly 2,500 cases for Holocaust survivors over past year
According to the ministry, roughly 1,500 of the cases concerned the realization of legal rights tied to stipends and grants available to Holocaust survivors, while about 1,000 involved civil matters.
