Justice ministry
Likud rejects Otzma Yehudit's Ben-Gvir's push for Defense Ministry, Justice Ministry for Gotliv
Likud was displeased with Ben-Gvir's demands, and has made it clear that the party does not intend to relinquish either portfolio in future coalition negotiations.
Legal aid caseload reaches 154,552 files as debt, family disputes dominate report
High Court freezes key provisions of law restructuring police investigations unit
High Court freezes NIS 409m. in coalition funds, releases urgent transfers
Be’er Ya’acov deputy council head indicted over alleged tender fraud, NIS 20m, transport contract
The indictment charges Sasson with three counts of fraud and breach of trust, aggravated fraud, making a false sworn statement, threats, and witness harassment.
State Attorney Aisman warns Mahash law could put sensitive cases under political pressure
State Attorney Amit Aisman warned that the Mahash reform under the Justice Ministry could expose sensitive investigations to political pressure. The law passed Knesset and faces High Court petition.
Chief prosecutor warns police watchdog must remain independent as reform faces court challenge
Mahash is the body responsible for investigating suspected criminal offenses by the police, including cases involving alleged police violence, corruption, and abuse of authority, among other things.
Knesset passes law placing internal police investigations under Justice Ministry's authority
The legislation was passed with 43 lawmakers in favor and 39 against after a lengthy plenum debate. It was sponsored by Likud MK Moshe Saada.
NIS 200,000 allocated for laptops, school equipment for low-income children in northern Israel
The allocation will be limited, targeted, and one-time only, with safeguards intended to ensure the Ida Abush public endowment can continue to fulfill its purposes in the future.
Justice Ministry says legal aid opened nearly 2,500 cases for Holocaust survivors over past year
According to the ministry, roughly 1,500 of the cases concerned the realization of legal rights tied to stipends and grants available to Holocaust survivors, while about 1,000 involved civil matters.
Justice Ministry forwards clemency opinion on Netanyahu request to Eliyahu as process advances
The ministry added that if prosecution authorities submit a position before the president makes a decision, the department will update and supplement its opinion accordingly.
State Attorney should lead Sde Teiman leak case investigation, Justice Ministry legal advisor says
If the Court accepts Kotik’s position, the State-Attorney would then become the sole arbiter of whether to file criminal charges against those suspected of leaking the Sde Teiman footage.
Why pouring billions into the Israel Police has made Israelis less safe - opinion
The fix will only come when we move to measuring outputs, cancel the revolving door of the courts, and return deterrence to center stage.
Gov't-backed bill would expose police watchdog to political influence, A-G, State Attorney warn
The A-G and the State Attorney warned that a new bill to overhaul the police watchdog risks "forbidden political influence" and could turn the department into a tool for the government.
