24 Druze Local Politicians File Seventh Court Challenge Against Nation-state Law
The top court petition claims the Knesset exceeded its authority, inflicting 'harm on the core of democracy'
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Netanyahu After Police Questioning on Corruption Probe: 'Case 4000 Finally Collapsed'
Premier interrogated for 11th time on suspicion that he used position as communications minister to receive favorable coverage ■ Former Bezeq chief Shaul Elovitch also questioned by police
Israel's Attorney General to Examine Shin Bet Detentions of Left-wing Activists
Deputy Attorney General Dina Zilber says she is looking into incidents in which the Shin Bet detained Israeli civilians and foreigners upon entering the country and questioned them over their political activities
Two Israel Policemen Indicted for Stealing From Migrants
Bisan Yahiya and Nazia Saab are accused of blackmailing Chinese migrant workers who were running a gambling operation for 18 months while wearing uniforms and their weapons
Israeli Chief Justice Hints That Judges Will ‘Carry Out Their Jobs’ Regarding the Nation-state Law
Esther Hayut, however, did not directly comment on the debate over whether the High Court can or should overturn the new Basic Law that declares Israel the nation-state of the Jewish people
Four Suspects Who Kidnapped 7-year-old Israeli Boy Charged in Court
The kidnappers smuggled Karim Jamhour into the West Bank in order to recover a debt the boy’s father and uncle supposedly owed to the main suspect
Israel's Justice Minister Warns of 'An Earthquake' if Top Court Kills Nation-state Law
The High Court has never been conclusive on whether it has the authority to overrule a Basic Law – the controversial nation-state law might be the litmus test
$162K in Confiscated Jewelry Returned to Telecom Tycoon Embroiled in Netanyahu Corruption Scandal
The jewelry was seized when Shaul and Iris Elovitch were arrested in February for suspicion of bribery, obstruction of justice and money laundering
Israel's Top Court Acquits Man of Murder After He Serves 12 Years in Prison
Calling investigation flawed, Supreme Court disallows confession made to jailhouse informant in case of 2002 murder of cashier
Israel's High Court Recommends Allowing Women to Join ultra-Orthodox Party
The change would require the removal of an article in the charter of the Agudat Yisrael party, which is part of the United Torah Judaism alliance
Israeli Man Who Killed His Rapist Released After Eight Years in Prison
The parole board decided to release Yonatan Heilo after he had served more than two-thirds of his sentence. Prosecutors agreed with the decision
Israeli Club Owner Gets 4 Years and Nine Months Behind Bars Over Sexual Assaults
The Tel Aviv Court noted that Alon Kastiel had admitted to his crimes but said the violence couldn't be overlooked
Eilat Man Charged for 'Revenge' Torching of Arab Property
Self-described divine emissary is suspected of setting fires to harm Arabs 'because of the security situation'
In Blow to Minister, Attorney General Backs Listing Both Parents in Same-sex Adoptions
The response represents a significant development for the rights of the LGBT community in the battle for equality
Druze Lawmakers File First Court Challenge to Israel's Nation-state Law
The lawmakers argue that the Nation-State Law violates basic rights such as the right to equality, and deems that non-Jewish minorities have no status in the state
Judge Who Coordinated With Investigator Dismissed From Position
Judge Ronit Poznanski-Katz was convicted of ethical violations over correspondence in hearings in Bezeq bribery case
Israel Asks Court to Extend Present Military Draft Law by Seven Months
Request is intended to give the Knesset time to pass a new law despite court-imposed September deadline
Police Question Netanyahu for 10th Time; Wife's Trial Delayed
Police investigators question Netanyahu for 4 hours about alleged corruption involving telecom giant ■ 'I was shown nothing new,' PM says after investigation
Ex-legal Chiefs Blast Israel's AG for Letting Netanyahu Take Legal Defense Funds From Tycoon Friends
'It's no secret the prime minister is a wealthy man. He should not be allowed to get funding from foreign tycoons,' attorneys tell Avichai Mendelblit in a letter
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Compares Exclusion of Women in Israel to Discrimination Against African-Americans in U.S.
Speaking at U.S. Embassy in Israel, Ginsburg said it was not clear if Trump would be able to appoint a Supreme Court judge to replace the outgoing Anthony Kennedy before the November midterm elections