Law

Each terrorist death closes a door to more terrorism - opinion

You say, “the death penalty is vengeance disguised as deterrence.” Sorry, there is no “disguise” here; it is unapologetically vengeance. And it would only be for tried and convicted terrorists.

Palestinians released from Israeli prisons under a Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal with Palestinian factions, arrive at the Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip in October 2025.
PM Netanyahu and MKs Goldknopf and Gafni during the vote on the Basic Law: Torah Study

How much will the Torah Students Law cost?

A Syrian Druze fighter kneels in the entrance of a building in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida in southern Syria on July 20, 2025.

Damascus begins public trials for individuals involved in Sweida sectarian violence

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My cousin gave the world the word ‘genocide’ – don’t let anyone profit from it - opinion


Terror victims file NIS 1.255 billion claim against Palestinian Authority

The lawsuit was filed under the new Israeli law for compensation for victims of terrorism.

 Pictures of Israelis who were murdered by Hamas terrorists at the Nova festival placed outside the Knesset in Jerusalem on February 7, 2024

‘Reminiscent of the Nazis’: CAM calls for legal action against countries aiding Hamas

CAM’s statement follows the release of Israeli civilian hostages Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami after the three spent nearly 500 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza.

 Hamas terrorists gesture on the day of the handover of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, to members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, February 1, 2025.

Pearl Cohen merges with San Francisco IP firm

The new partners joining are all American attorneys with extensive experience in IP.

 Construction in Tel Aviv on December 3, 2024.

Trump administration fires team of lawyers who prosecuted him, official says

The moves reflect a willingness by the administration to follow through on threats to seek retribution against prosecutors who pursued Trump and his supporters during his four years out of office.

US President Donald Trump takes oath on the day of his Presidential Inauguration at the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, US, January 20, 2025.

Italian government proposes law to combat fake online reviews

Under the bill, reviewers must provide valid ID and proof of visit within two weeks.

 People in a restaurant in Orta, with the nearby UNESCO site Sacro Monte and San Giulio island.

Israeli gov't presents judicial reform compromise for appointing High Court justices

Foreign Minister Sa'ar and Justice Minister Levin propose new judicial compromise, offering concessions on Supreme Court appointments and Basic Laws.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (L) and Justice Minister Yariv Levin (R) at the Supreme Court (illustrative)

Government increasingly at odds with the law - analysis

A number of incidents this week join a worrying trend of government disregard for the law and legal norms.

 THE KNESSET will return to session next week amid the temporary freeze in the judicial reform legislation.

US House report finds Matt Gaetz violated law with sexual misconduct, drug use, CBS reports

Gaetz, who has denied wrongdoing, resigned from the House of Representatives last month after he was selected by President-elect Donald Trump to be attorney general.

US Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 26, 2021.

Can a last will sent on WhatsApp be valid in Israel? - explainer

"So now, in the spirit of the times, what can be wrong with a WhatsApp message expressing the last wishes of Hannah’s brother?"

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Nightmare landlords, horrible tenants: The hard truth of renting apartments in Israel

In places like Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, little supply and strong demand creates a competitive dynamic for renters. And when it comes to getting the attention of a landlord – money talks.

 An illustrative image of extended construction in a residential area of Tel Aviv, Israel.