Israel files indictment against West Bank man in deadly northern Israel terror attack
The indictment, submitted to the Nazareth District Court, follows a joint investigation by Israel Police and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency).
Extreme right-wing activists block car of former Supreme Court president Aharon Barak
Aharon Barak, a Holocaust survivor and former Supreme Court president, was harassed by right-wing activists in Tel Aviv, leading to public backlash and calls for police action.
Supreme Court president warns attacks on judiciary threaten democratic order
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit warns Israel’s judiciary is under a "full-fledged attack," emphasizing the erosion of judicial independence and the rule of law in the country.
Prosecution appeals sentence in killing of teen Lital Yael Melnick, seeks harsher conviction
The prosecution has appealed the sentence handed to Eduard Kachura, arguing that his actions in the death of Lital Melnick should be classified as reckless killing, not negligent homicide.
Gov’t boycott of Haaretz: A-G backs petitions, urges High Court to make order absolute
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara urges the High Court to block government actions against Haaretz, calling the measures unlawful and a threat to press freedom.
Gov’t legitimacy, elections: High Court hears arguments on decision to shutter Army Radio
The government decided in December to close the 75-year-old military broadcaster, following a committee’s recommendation and months of pressure from Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Court freezes order requiring journalist Omri Assenheim to hand over raw interview footage
In a short decision issued on Tuesday, Judge Ami Kobo ordered that the enforcement of the magistrate’s ruling be stayed until at least February 1.
Ahead of High Court hearing, legal advisory warns closure of Army Radio threatens press freedom
The filing states that in recent years these trends have intensified, producing “a growing and tangible impact on the freedom of the press."
Israel's judicial reform legislation blitz will reach Supreme Court, chief justice warns
In a rare radio interview with KAN Reshet Bet marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Amit addressed the deepening constitutional crisis surrounding the government’s judicial reform agenda.
Netanyahu trial: Prosecutors accuse PM of tailoring narrative on Elovich ties in Case 4000
“You say things according to the narrative you want to create,” Tirosh told Netanyahu, arguing that his courtroom testimony diverged from how the relationship was described in legal filings.
