Justice ministry
Retired police officer Tzachi Havkin named as suspect in alleged Lahav 433 corruption probe
The publication of Havkin’s identity was permitted following requests by major Israeli media outlets, including Walla, Channel 13, News1, and Haaretz, after months under a sweeping gag order.
Private clinic employee charged after allegedly attempting to access medical records of ex-hostage
Israel’s 'supreme' democracy: Who really decides the nation’s values - opinion
High Court orders attorney-general to hear appeal in Yuval Kestelman case, sets February deadline
Israel's High Court to revisit Sde Teiman leak probe, putting pressure on Yariv Levin's authority
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit wrote that the hearing will focus on two issues: The scope of the justice minister’s legal appointment powers, and whether a conflict-of-interest is applicable.
High Court limits public attendance to trials after warning of ‘unprecedented disturbances'
The seven-justice panel addressed the growing disruption inside courtrooms ahead of one of the most politically explosive cases of the year: the government’s push to remove A-G Gali Baharav-Miara.
No pardon for Netanyahu without political retirement, former justice minister says
“Almost every issue that is discussed is about whether it is good for Netanyahu or bad for Netanyahu,” he added. “The issue itself doesn’t matter.”
Chief of Lahav 433 was 'illegally detained' for seven hours by Internal Affairs, says attorney
"The Justice Ministry’s Police Internal Investigations Department chose to violate the law, to detain and then even unlawfully arrest Binyamin,” claimed Assistant-Chief Meni Binyamin's attorney.
Netanyahu will not step away from Israeli politics for plea deal, intends to run again
Sources close to President Herzog said that a decision on Netanyahu's pardon will take at least two months.
Presidential pardons in Israel: How do they work, and can Netanyahu receive one? - explainer
According to the President’s Office, pardons are considered only after a full evaluation by all relevant authorities.
PM Netanyahu submits 'extraordinary' pardon request to President Herzog amid criminal trial
Officials stressed that President Isaac Herzog will consider the PM's request “responsibly and sincerely” once all legal materials are before him.
Lahav 433 chief to return to post on Sunday despite ongoing investigation
The main suspicion at this stage is that Binyamin assisted an associate in a particularly sensitive investigation.
Israel detains US fugitive Mordechai Yom-Tov after two decades on the run
Yom-Tov had previously been convicted in the US of sexual offenses against minors and had previously served a prison sentence.
The truth of Oct. 7 cannot be whitewashed, and we cannot afford to let them try - editorial
Israel’s government faces fierce criticism after moving to create its own Oct 7 inquiry panel, raising concerns it aims to sidestep true accountability.
Scandals in Israel’s military, politics, and judiciary raise the question: Are we sick? - opinion
Scandal has rocked the nation this week as corruption and nepotism reveal cracks in the system and further turmoil and division in Israeli society.
