Justice ministry

Judicial Selection Committee picks 26 more judges, registrars after extended freeze

This latest series of appointments follows Sunday's appointment of 68 judicial officials after around a year and a half of delay.

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and ten Supreme Court justices arrive for a hearing on petitions against the change to the composition of the Judicial Selection Committee, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, June 21, 2026.
An illustrative image of New Israeli Shekels in a wallet.

Be’er Ya’acov deputy council head indicted over alleged tender fraud, NIS 20m, transport contract

Entrance to the Office of the Minister of Justice, at the Ministry of Justice in Jerusalem, April 7, 2025.

State Attorney Aisman warns Mahash law could put sensitive cases under political pressure

Mahash, the Police Internal Investigations Department, in Jerusalem on November 30, 2025.

Chief prosecutor warns police watchdog must remain independent as reform faces court challenge


Israeli criminal justice system 'overloaded,' needs reform - Gideon Sa'ar

There are several chronic issues afflicting the Israeli justice system, the former justice minister said in a press conference with party leader Benny Gantz.

Gideon Sa'ar at the announcement of a merger between New Hope and Blue and White, July 10, 2022.

Is Justice Ministry legal aid available for Israeli Holocaust survivors?

By law, Israel provides pensions and other benefits for Holocaust survivors and veterans of the war against Nazi Germany.

 THE JUSTICE Ministry offices in Jerusalem.

Likud's Amsalem to join Israeli gov't this evening after delay - report

Amsalem has previously demanded control over the Government Companies Authority, which is currently part of the finance ministry.

 MK Dudi Amsalem reacts during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 19, 2022.

32% of all racist incidents in 2022 were directed at Arab Israelis - Justice Ministry

In total, 415 racist incidents were investigated by the Justice Ministry in 2022, which is reportedly representative of an overall downward trend.

 RALLYING AGAINST racism in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square.

Attorneys strike over possible transfer of Police Investigation Unit

Saada argued that the bill's objective was to counter a conflict of interest where police were prevented from investigating.

 MK Moshe Saada at a special committee metting in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 25, 2022.

State attorneys threaten labor strike over judicial reform

The Black Robes Protest group, itself comprised of private attorneys, came out in support of the State Attorney organization's announcement.

 Israeli lawyers affiliated with the Black Robes come to protest judicial reforms.

Judicial reforms: Proposals emerge seeking middle ground - analysis

While some discourse surrounding the judicial reforms has been extreme, some people are reacting by making proposals for compromise.

 Israelis protest against the current Israeli government, in Tel Aviv, on January 14, 2023

Israel's gov't planning to restrict protests with heavy fines, easier arrests - report

Police will be able to heavily fine protesters if they "disobey police instructions" or do not agree to leave the area.

Tens of thousands of Israelis protest the government's judicial reform in Tel Aviv's Habima Square seen in this drone footage taken January 14, 2023

Herzog tries to calm judicial reforms crisis amid widespread protest

Israeli President Herzog said that he is doing his best to reach an agreement that is acceptable to everyone regarding the proposed judicial reforms.

 President Isaac Herzog meets with Israel's political parties to hear their recommendations for prime minister, November 10, 2022.

Former Israel A-Gs on reforms: 'They threaten to destroy judicial system'

"The achievements of the High Court, which have advanced society and benefit every person, are now in grave danger."

A screen capture of the live stream feed from a hearing at the High Court of Justice