Legislation
'Correct a historical injustice': Yair Lapid to table Knesset bill branding Qatar as 'enemy state'
Lapid plans to table legislation defining Qatar as an enemy state, accusing it of acting against Israel’s security interests, including by funding terror groups, such as Hamas.
Wisconsin lawmakers hear bill to codify IHRA antisemitism definition
New judiciary procedure tightens rules on photography in court buildings
Bill to give Knesset power to freeze Netanyahu's criminal trial postponed upon PM's opposition
High Court wrestles with whether Yazbak provocations are disqualifying
Likud lawyer Avi Halevi told the High Court that Heba Yazbak had more than crossed the line with her public statements and posts supporting terrorist Samir Kuntar.
ILF leads first-of-its-kind international campaign against antisemitism
“The use of IHRA's definition as a practical legal tool is the key to efficiently fighting rising antisemitism worldwide,” said Yifa Segal of the Forum's work.
Hundreds of Hong Kong protesters storm parliament, tearing down paintings
The council, the mini-parliament, issued a red alert, ordering the protesters to leave immediately.
New York City is considering a ban on fur to dismay of Jewish protesters
In March, City Council Speaker Corey Johnson introduced legislation that would ban the sale of new fur apparel.
Quebec bill bans religious symbols such as kippahs
The measure is intended to reinforce the separation of church and state, but critics say the real target appears to be Muslims and their hijabs.
Top 10 headlines of 2018: Legal system
A year of highlights and lowlights in Israel: The legal arena.
Knesset clears legislative table before early elections
One of the laws that passed on Tuesday would prohibit terrorists in prison from having their sentences shortened by one-third, as other prisoners may do if they show remorse and rehabilitation.
Tough anti-Smoking bill nearing passage
Israelis' level of trust in the judicial system at 17-year low, report finds
The data show that only 18% of the public express a high level of trust in the judicial system, compared with 33% who express a low level of trust.
Regev attacks screening of controversial film as loyalty bill stalls
State attorney said the legislation would significantly harm freedom of expression in Israel.