Naor Presses Justice Minister to Approve Her Choice for Next Israeli Supreme Court President
Ayelet Shaked 'wants conservative justices, and if she doesn’t get that she won’t rush to announce the presidential appointment,' source tells Haaretz
Sharon Pulwer
Israeli Man Who Decapitated Ex-wife Acquitted, Committed to Mental Institution for 25 Years
Meir Goldshtein found not guilty by reason of insanity and was sent to psychiatric hospital in first such acquittal in Israel
AG Seeks Prosecutorial Power Over Chatty Cops
Under draft directive, police officers, prosecutors and court employees who obstruct justice by leaking information from ongoing investigation could face criminal charges
Law License of Activist Charged With Targeting Bankers Suspended
Barak Cohen’s alleged offenses were committed as part of his activities with Ba’im Lebankim, a group of anti-banking activists
Israeli Convicted of 2014 Nightclub Murder of IDF Soldier Given 15-year Sentence in Plea Bargain
Ben Ganish's crime downgraded to manslaughter, showed remorse for stabbing in Ra'anana nightclub brawl. The victim's father decries the sentencing as 'a joke'
Former President of Nazareth District Court Convicted of Sexual Harassment
Retired Judge Yitzhak Cohen sentenced to 250 hours community service, fined $690
Ministers Advance Bid to Apply Israeli Laws in West Bank
According to new directive, ministerial committee would review every government-sponsored bill to decide whether it would apply in West Bank
Prosecutor in Netanyahu Case: No One Receives Thousands in Gifts From Friends
'Friendship cannot explain every gift,' says lawyer who prosecuted Ehud Olmert
Supreme Court Cuts Former Chief Rabbi Metzger's Sentence to 3.5 Years
Top court reduces sentence for graft charges from 4.5 years under a plea deal taht a that a lower court had rejected.
Israel Closes Case Against Cop Who Shot Two Scissor-wielding Palestinian Teen Attackers
The probe was opened over the claim that the officer shot one of two assailants, a 16-year-old teen, even though she did not pose a danger
JCC Bomb Hoaxer Indicted in Israel; Charged With Threatening to Kill Ex-Pentagon Official's Kids
The teenager allegedly attempted to incriminate Delaware state legislator Ernesto Lopez for criticizing the person behind the threatening calls
Israeli JCC Bomb Hoaxer to Be Charged With Attempt to Extort U.S. Senator
The Israeli-American teen to be indicated Monday with 2,000 bomb threats. Israel is likely to oppose his extradition to the United States
Israeli Government Promotes Bill to Expand Rabbinical Courts' Jurisdiction Powers
After criticism of previous proposal, backers of new draft legislation say it provides for women's rights and offers protection for disabled
Second Top Justice Official Slams Netanyahu's Deal on New Public Broadcaster
Deputy Attorney General Dina Zilber says 'splitting off the news division from the broadcaster will have negative results.'
Rabbi Berland, Convicted of Sexual Assault, to Get Early Release
Parole board reduces sex offender’s sentence by six months, to one year, and orders him released to Jerusalem hospital
Journalists Turn to High Court to Freeze Kan Agreement
Petition by Israel Press Association says PM Netanyahu used all his power to gain political control of public broadcasting
Israeli Courts Grant Millions to Sexual Assault Victims, but Women Often Can't Collect
Despite the economic incentives, few victims of sexual assault pursue civil suits.
Top Justice Official Won't Back Netanyahu on Move to Kill New Public News Division
Avi Licht was allegedly kept out of talks because it was feared he would have make it more difficult for an agreement to be reached.
Israeli Policeman Charged With Assault After Caught on Tape Attacking Palestinian Driver
Moshe Cohen apologized for the incident, but investigators say disciplinary action alone would not be sufficient.
Israel's Justice Minister Wants Government to Appoint Attorney General
Justice Minister wants to revert to system scrapped in 2000 following scandal over perceived politically-inspired appointment.
Israeli President Rivlin Rejects Pardon Request From Former PM Ehud Olmert
Though rejected by Reuven Rivlin, Olmert is due to appear before a parole board in three months and could possibly have the last third of his sentence commuted.
Israeli Minister Sends Supreme Court Into Turmoil Over President Appointment Reform
Ayelet Shaked sees disadvantages to the current practice of making the longest serving justice head of Israel's top court when outgoing president retires.
Get Refuser’s Complaint to Be Ignored Until He Returns to Israel
Man refused to divorce wife after Rabbinical Court instructed him to do so.
Israel Police Recommend Indicting Netanya Mayor Over Bribery, Fraud
Miriam Feirberg was arrested after Haaretz published an exposé questioning her involvement in multi-million-dollar real estate deals together with her son.
Cop Caught on Tape Beating Israeli-Ethiopian Soldier Offered Plea Bargain
Officer has until April to accept the deal or face assault indictment in case that sparked nationwide protests.
Israel's Justice Minister Calls to Pardon Former PM Ehud Olmert
Ayeleyt Shaked's stance runs counter to the recommendation of the pardon department at her own ministry.
Israel Wants to Completely Criminalize Paying for Sex
A bill has across-the-board support in the Knesset, although the Public Defender's Office fears that the move would simply drive prostitution underground.
Parents Charged With Physical, Sexual Abuse of 4-year-old Son in Central Israel
Father captured on hospital cameras sexually abusing boy; mother injected salt water into his IV line.
Israeli High Court Rejects Appeals Over Attorney General's Handling of Netanyahu Cases
Justices say they see no conflict of interests between Netanyahu and Avichai Mendelblit, who previously served as cabinet secretary.
Israel's High Court Hears Arguments on Conduct in Netanyahu Probes
Justices call demand that attorney general recuse himself from the three investigations against the prime minister 'premature.'