Law
New York construction accidents and the Israeli-American workforce
Israeli-American construction workers in New York benefit from some of the strongest workplace injury protections in the US, but understanding their legal rights remains essential.
US government reverses longstanding endangered species regulation, opens habitats to development
Almost half of surveyed Israelis want entertainment venues closed on Tisha B'av, Tzohar poll finds
What are some of the main laws pushed during Knesset's legislative blitz? - explainer
Netanyahu's legal team pushes back against four day hearing schedule
Netanyahu is on trial in three cases, on charges of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust. He has pleaded not guilty to all three, in the storm of a case that began in 2020.
Police bet on Netanyahu quitting, witnesses sue for torture, new documentary alleges
A new documentary alleges that Netanyahu’s corruption case has gone well beyond a standard criminal proceeding and is damaging for Israel.
Does the law protect trees – more than it protects people?
Mayors shared a key insight: clear goals drive fast urban renewal. The secret? Dive in, solve problems in real time. Today’s mayors act like CEOs – measured by action and results.
Understanding the influence of shifting online gaming laws in the Middle East
A-G Baharav-Miara: Dismissal hearing part of 'political deal' aimed at ensuring gov't's survival
She warned that the hearing has devastating consequences for anyone who fills the role of attorney general in the future, as their hiring process will be subject to foreign and corrupt influences.
National security or freedom of speech? High Court to hear arguments on Al Jazeera Law
Civil rights, some opposition MKs, and legal experts warned during the legislative process that the law could create a “chilling effect” and deter outlets from reporting freely in Israel.
Knesset's new law on religious courts and what it means for democracy - opinion
The bill in question would further expand their authority, allowing rabbinical courts and Sharia courts to rule as arbitrators on civil matters.
Haredi rabbi calls Likud MK Yuli Edelstein 'traitor' over draft law
'There’s someone in Likud who is a traitor to Israel and a scheming saboteur because he wants to rule and become prime minister,' says Butbul.
'Riverway to the Sea': British law firm representing Hamas renames itself, vows death to Zionism
Riverway to the Sea announced the move last week "in response to escalating repression and growing global momentum for justice in Palestine."
Love and loaded guns: Can you get inheritance in Israel after threatening your relative? - opinion
Is it right that a person just by doing nothing will be deemed to have forgiven a grievous attack on his rights, being forced to write a will with a gun aimed at his head?