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Haifa court extends detention of Hadash secretariat member over terror praise claims

The Haifa Magistrate’s Court extended the detention of Hadash national secretariat member Ahmed Abbadi, who is suspected of terror related incitement based on past social media posts.

Ahmed Abbadi, member of Hadash's national secretariat.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin glances at Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, September 18, 2025

What's behind bills to 'split' A-G role - and will it change Israel's legal governance? - explainer

Israeli Border Police walk near the ceasefire line between the Golan Heights and Syria, in Majdal Shams, July 16, 2025.

State indicts suspects over Syria-to-Israel weapons smuggling network

 General view of the Lahav 443 police unit headquarters in the city of Lod on November 4, 2019.

Turkish nationals charged over plot to smuggle firearms from Iran into Israel


Qatargate: Urich's attorneys accuse State Attorney of violating their client's 'fundamental rights'

According to Urich’s attorneys, their client has not received investigation materials and evidence prior to his hearing, two fundamental rights in the Israeli legal system.

Yonatan Urich who was arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation arrives for a court hearing the court in Lod, August 19, 2025.

30% of complaints filed about judges in 2024 were justified, report finds

The annual “Public Complaints Commission on State Representatives in the Courts” report, authored by judge Prof. Menachem Finkelstein, found half the total complaints concerned the prosecution.

An illustration of a court gavel with a complaints sign.

A-G considering filing criminal charges against IPS chief connected to ethics, integrity issues

Israel Prison Service Chief Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi is suspected of informing a police officer of an undercover investigation into his activities.

 Israel Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on November 20, 2024.

Haim Taib to light torch on Independence Day for promoting unity and resilience

"Lighting the torch is a full-circle moment for me and my family – both personally and nationally – and a symbol of my commitment to strengthening the resilience of the State of Israel."

 Haim Taib, President and Founder of Mitrelli Group and Menomadin Foundation.

Attorneys defend A-G's role as gatekeeper of democracy amid vote of no confidence

The "challenging situation" in which the Jewish State has found itself has compelled the Attorney-General to effectuate her role as gatekeeper, the letter noted.  

 Newly appointed Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara seen during a welcome ceremony for her in Jerusalem on February 8, 2022.

Jerusalem Court criticizes prosecutors for targeting haredi protesters

"The data speaks for itself. It proves that minors from the ultra-Orthodox sector were the only ones prosecuted for passive unlawful assembly," the judge said.

 A HAREDI protest against enlisting in the military takes place outside the IDF recruitment office in Tel Hashomer last week.

Three former Netanyahu aides indicted for witness harassment

The three were indicted for reportedly harassing Shlomo (Momo) Filber, the state's witness in the trial cases against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

State Attorney Amit Aisman

State attorney opens criminal investigation into Sara Netanyahu

MK Naama Lazimi's office was informed that the criminal investigation would be opened after her request to investigate the actions of Sara Netanyahu's "Uvda" program.

 View of Sara Netanyahu at the Knesset in Jerusalem.

Indictment filed against two IDF reservists on charges of spying for Iran

Eliaspov served as a technician in reserve for the Iron Dome while Andreev served as a technician in reserves in the Kirya pit. 

 The embroidered flags of Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

State attorneys oppose review of decision to keep NCO in leaked docs case in confinement

The indictment alleged that Rosenfeld in April sent a picture via the Telegram messaging app of a top-secret document to Feldstein, who was an aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

 Ari Rosenfeld, the NCO named in the PMO document leak affair.

No evidence for terror charges against protesters who fired flares near Netanyahu home

The judge who presided over the hearing also said that there is no evidence of terrorism motives, according to the legal aid organization representing the four.

 Behind the private residence of Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea calling for the resignation of the government.