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High Court freezes government’s closure of Army Radio until final ruling on issue

High Court freezes government’s closure of Army Radio until final ruling on issue

Court president says order issued due to state not ruling out action against station before then; Minister Karhi: Court’s ruling is illegal and...

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High Court rejects petitions against Shin Bet chief’s appointment

High Court rejects petitions against Shin Bet chief’s appointment

Supreme Court President Amit dissents, saying advisory committee failed to properly evaluate ‘ethical’ concerns over Netanyahu’s...

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UN report on malnutrition ‘crisis’ in Gaza ‘doesn’t reflect reality,’ experts say

UN report on malnutrition ‘crisis’ in Gaza ‘doesn’t reflect reality,’ experts say

Specialists point to use of inappropriate, problematic data in latest IPC report, say methodological failures led to conclusion of malnutrition crisis...

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Court denies Levin’s 2nd request to let his candidate run Sde Teiman leak probe

Court denies Levin’s 2nd request to let his candidate run Sde Teiman leak probe

‘This is the look of a system that has lost all shame’ and is ‘desperately clinging to its power,’ justice minister fumes;...

23.12.2025 50

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Indicted ex-Netanyahu aide says PM backed plan to utilize intel he later leaked to Bild

Indicted ex-Netanyahu aide says PM backed plan to utilize intel he later leaked to Bild

Revelation by Feldstein contradicts PM claim that he wasn’t aware of affair; ex-spokesman says PM’s chief of staff told him he could quash...

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Three said killed in IDF airstrike targeting Hezbollah operatives in south Lebanon

Three said killed in IDF airstrike targeting Hezbollah operatives in south Lebanon

Italy’s defense minister meets Aoun, says Rome wants its military to stay in Lebanon to assist its army even after UNIFIL’s mandate ends in 2027

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Netanyahu: Politically appointed Oct 7 inquiry must probe Oslo deal, Gaza disengagement

Netanyahu: Politically appointed Oct 7 inquiry must probe Oslo deal, Gaza disengagement

Ministers lend government backing to a commission of inquiry whose members could be chosen by the coalition, not the Supreme Court president, as under...

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AG slams government’s ‘political’ Oct 7 inquiry: ‘Tailor-made for coalition’s needs’

AG slams government’s ‘political’ Oct 7 inquiry: ‘Tailor-made for coalition’s needs’

Baharav-Miara warns coalition’s plan would politicize commission, undermine its independence and let those under scrutiny shape the...

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High Court gives final extension for state to explain ban on press access to Gaza

High Court gives final extension for state to explain ban on press access to Gaza

After months of delays, judge scolds government, says it has until Jan. 4 to respond; Foreign Press Association welcomes decision, calls for...

21.12.2025 50

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Government announces 19 new West Bank settlements and legalized outposts

Government announces 19 new West Bank settlements and legalized outposts

11 new settlements to be built, 8 outposts and neighborhoods recognized as settlements, including two evacuated in 2005; Smotrich says move aims to...

21.12.2025 40

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IPC monitor says ‘famine conditions’ over but Gaza food security still ‘critical’; Israel rejects findings

IPC monitor says ‘famine conditions’ over but Gaza food security still ‘critical’; Israel rejects findings

COGAT slams ‘distorted and biased’ report, says 500,000 tons of food has entered Strip since ceasefire, well over the enclave’s...

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Settler activists again enter Gaza, plant Israeli flags in bid to resettle enclave

Settler activists again enter Gaza, plant Israeli flags in bid to resettle enclave

‘Gaza belongs to the people of Israel,’ declares Nachala group head Daniella Weiss, as families in the movement fly Israeli flags near...

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Netanyahu to head panel determining scope of government-led October 7 probe — report

Netanyahu to head panel determining scope of government-led October 7 probe — report

Opposition lawmakers denounce move as effort to ‘whitewash’ government’s failings; bill establishing commission set to advance...

18.12.2025 40

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Israel says famine monitor did not seek aid facilitators’ input for upcoming Gaza report

Israel says famine monitor did not seek aid facilitators’ input for upcoming Gaza report

Defense Ministry’s COGAT says food aid entering Strip ‘five times greater’ than needed to sustain populace, but claims IPC did not...

17.12.2025 40

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Levin asks court to appoint his original choice for Sde Teiman leak probe supervisor

Levin asks court to appoint his original choice for Sde Teiman leak probe supervisor

Justice minister says he has been unable to find a willing candidate who meets High Court’s criteria; watchdog groups accuse Levin of seeking...

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High Court strikes down police ‘racial profiling’ procedure

High Court strikes down police ‘racial profiling’ procedure

In unanimous decision, justices forbid police from demanding ID without ‘reasonable foundation for suspicion’ of criminal activity

15.12.2025 20

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Netanyahu arranges meeting with Paraguay parliament speaker in court, hearing cut short

Netanyahu arranges meeting with Paraguay parliament speaker in court, hearing cut short

Latorre brought into courtroom by Knesset Speaker Ohana; PM scolds judges for refusing to cancel hearing in his corruption trial

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High Court annuls firing of attorney general; cabinet ministers urge defiance of ruling

High Court annuls firing of attorney general; cabinet ministers urge defiance of ruling

In unanimous decision, justices says government failed to justify politicizing the process for firing an AG in effort to dismiss Baharav-Miara

14.12.2025 50

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Man who buried 17-year-old girl alive, causing her death, sentenced to 7 years

Man who buried 17-year-old girl alive, causing her death, sentenced to 7 years

Edward Kachura, held since 2021, will serve three more years in prison; attorneys for family of victim Lital Yael Melnik to appeal ruling that cleared...

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AG pans ultra-Orthodox conscription law, warns it will disincentivize enlistment

AG pans ultra-Orthodox conscription law, warns it will disincentivize enlistment

Baharav-Miara writes in position paper that proposal would fail to alleviate burden on reservists or meet IDF’s needs, prompting angry responses...

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MKs give initial nod to bill allowing justice minister to tap alternative prosecutor

MKs give initial nod to bill allowing justice minister to tap alternative prosecutor

In event AG, state prosecutor are suspected of crimes, police would ask minister to appoint prosecutor, who would be granted powers enjoyed by top...

10.12.2025 10

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Bill subordinating internal police investigations unit to justice minister advances

Bill subordinating internal police investigations unit to justice minister advances

Legislation would give justice minister full control over appointing head of police investigations agency; senior Justice Ministry official warns of...

10.12.2025 10

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Netanyahu testimony paused after guards tussle with bereaved families

Netanyahu testimony paused after guards tussle with bereaved families

Relatives deny holding up protest signs, but demand state commission of inquiry into October 7; are ultimately allowed to remain in courtroom

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State comptroller: Foreign interference could undermine next year’s election

State comptroller: Foreign interference could undermine next year’s election

Matanyahu Englman says Iran could ‘create chaos’ on election day; head of National Cyber Directorate predicts Israel’s next war...

09.12.2025 10

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Iran objects to ‘Pride Match’ branding of World Cup soccer game against Egypt

Iran objects to ‘Pride Match’ branding of World Cup soccer game against Egypt

Iranian Football Federation chief denounces as ‘irrational’ plan by host city Seattle to dedicate June 2026 match in support of the LGBTQ...

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Eight new settlements, including former illegal outposts, get final authorization

Eight new settlements, including former illegal outposts, get final authorization

‘We’re advancing de facto sovereignty,’ says Smotrich; government has approved for construction or legalized unprecedented 49 new...

09.12.2025 20

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Lawmaker raises alarm over deportations of US Jews who help West Bank harvest

Lawmaker raises alarm over deportations of US Jews who help West Bank harvest

Chair of Knesset Diaspora Affairs Committee blasts police minister for ‘illegally’ boycotting hearing, alleges ‘selective...

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Settler activists removed from at least 4 illegal outposts after reported order by PM

Settler activists removed from at least 4 illegal outposts after reported order by PM

Structures said to remain intact at illegal West Bank sites in closed military zones; far-right MK shows up to protest enforcement action, taken amid...

08.12.2025 60

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State Comptroller issues summons to two ex-Shin Bet officials over October 7 probe

State Comptroller issues summons to two ex-Shin Bet officials over October 7 probe

Office says the former security officials dodged previous requests for meetings, necessitating the official summons, which carries 2-year prison...

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Netanyahu said to order 14 illegal outposts evacuated; PM’s spokesperson issues flat denial

Report says PM’s move is part of effort to curb wave of settler attacks and bar central agitators from West Bank

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Chief justice: Levin out to dismantle judiciary; ex-chief: We’re heading for autocracy

Justice minister says Supreme Court ‘trampling on the public,’ after court President Isaac Amit slams Levin’s 18-month boycott of...

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IDF to seize hundreds of dunams of West Bank land for internal security barrier

Army says new barrier designed to thwart arms smuggling and terror attacks in the northern West Bank, but civil rights activists allege project is...

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High Court to review justice minister’s power to appoint supervisor in criminal probe

After democracy watchdog challenge, Chief Justice Amit calls for an expanded panel of justices to re-examine the court’s own ruling that...

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No basis for Filber’s allegation of sexual assault after arrest, prosecutors say

State attorney dismisses accusation by former Netanyahu aide and state witness, says ‘thorough examination’ of evidence shows no crime...

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AG to PM: Ben Gvir’s violations of police independence justify demands for dismissal

Baharav-Miara tells Netanyahu minister has turned principle of police independence into ‘dead letter,’ failure to stop him gives legal...

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Majority of Iranian lawmakers decry lack of enforcement of modesty laws for women

As Iranian women defy the law and let their hair down, Tehran’s conservative wing sounds alarm to judiciary, says it ‘cannot remain...

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Without confession of guilt, Netanyahu’s pardon request a Hail Mary, experts say

High Court precedent indicates that either a conviction or a mea culpa is needed for president to issue a free pass, but Herzog and lawyers could aim...

02.12.2025 30

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High Court ends hearing on AG’s dismissal after government fails to send counsel

‘No point holding oral arguments in front of an open goal,’ says court president Amit; justice minister denounces proceedings he says will...

02.12.2025 10

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Netanyahu accuses prosecutor of lying, obscuring information in stormy court hearing

Appearing in court the day after requesting a pardon, PM is cross-examined about an interview with Walla news, says legal system is wasting his time...

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Levin officially taps retired judge to head Sde Teiman leak probe, amid court battle

Civil society NGO immediately petitions against appointment of Yosef Ben-Hamo, saying he is not a ‘senior public servant,’ as High Court...

21.11.2025 20

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Updated Gaza data shows famine claims likely inflated by UN-backed monitor

While hunger was still rampant, new malnutrition numbers indicate starvation did not meet IPC’s own levels for declaring famine, casting doubt...

20.11.2025 30

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High Court orders government to explain why it’s not launching Oct. 7 state inquiry

Government has until Jan. 4 to justify why it isn’t setting up commission, which could ‘examine in an independent, professional, and...

20.11.2025 20

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High Court gives government 45 days to draw up sanctions for Haredi draft dodgers

In fierce rebuke, Justice Sohlberg accuses ultra-Orthodox of abandoning ‘their brothers in time of need,’ points to ‘families torn...

19.11.2025 50

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Levin appoints retired judge to oversee Sde Teiman leak investigation

Justice minister taps Yosef Ben-Hamo to ‘inspect’ probe into leak of surveillance video showing alleged abuse of Palestinian security...

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Israel asks ICC to bar prosecutor under investigation from cases against PM, Gallant

Jerusalem, seeking revocation of warrants, claims Karim Khan cooked up charges to distract from sexual misconduct allegations

18.11.2025 40

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Will government’s plan to set up its own Oct. 7 probe prompt top court to intervene?

Coalition is determined to avoid a fully independent state commission of inquiry, infuriating critics, but High Court has repeatedly refused to...

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Netanyahu testimony in corruption trial on Wednesday canceled for ‘security reason’

Judge nixes hearing after PM’s lawyers hand over envelope detailing reason for request; prosecution also given document, reportedly does not...

17.11.2025 40

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Authorities begin demolition of illegal outpost in Gush Etzion accused of ‘anarchy’

Settlers denounce claim by council head that residents attacked Israeli farmers and soldiers, sexually harassed girls in other outpost; forces scuffle...

17.11.2025 40

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Court says Levin can choose Sde Teiman investigation supervisor, but disqualifies Kula

In a unanimous decision, justices say ‘irregular, extreme circumstances’ of Sde Teiman leak incident allows justice minister to choose...

16.11.2025 50

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As ceasefire holds, Gazans begin restoring historic fort damaged in war

Pasha Palace, a medieval fortress-turned-museum said to have housed Napoleon Bonaparte for a one-night stay in Gaza, is one of over 100 UN heritage...

13.11.2025 10

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