Law
After botched execution attempt, death row inmate Christa Pike awakes 'angry and confused'
She is the first person known to have survived a "completed execution attempt" in the US, her lawyers say, calling it a violation of the Constitution's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishments.
Gerald Posner analyzes whether Hamas actions on October 7 meets the legal standard for genocide
What happens if pilots clash mid-flight? Emirati law explained after flydubai plane incident
A temporary move abroad can carry lasting legal consequences for Israelis - interview
Brazil enacts law to allow divorced couples shared custody of pets
Under the legislation, joint custody can be awarded when couples separate and cannot agree on who should keep the animal.
High Court begins reviewing death penalty law as Adalah files petition after ACRI challenge
The petition argues that the law creates a discriminatory system, saying the West Bank amendments apply only to Palestinians.
Petition targets newly passed death penalty law, calling it discriminatory, unconstitutional
Rights group asks justices to freeze law immediately; additional petitions are expected.
Knesset approves death penalty for terrorists bill, Netanyahu in favor
The Knesset plenum passed a bill that would legislate the death penalty for terrorists in Israel after final readings on Monday evening.
Law widening religious courts’ role in civil disputes sparks debate over choice, rights - analysis
Critics also challenge one of the law’s intended benefits of easing pressure on the civil courts, arguing that the state is instead giving an existing judicial body additional authority.
Van Sant Law: Fighting for personal injury victims across Georgia
Heritage Minister Eliyahu submits opinion on Netanyahu pardon request to Herzog
The submission marks another step in one of Israel’s most unusual clemency proceedings, given that Netanyahu’s criminal trial is still ongoing.
Studying under fire: Israel's students navigate exams, sirens, daily life during Iran war
Israeli students juggle Zoom classes, sirens, and exams while navigating life during war with Iran.
Your Taxes: Good news for Israelis with foreign rental income
In 2024, the NII issued Circular No. 1314, stating that it had stopped collecting NII contributions on Israeli residential rental income. But the NII said nothing about foreign rental income.
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Israel's political Right celebrates Sde Teiman case dismissal as rights groups condemn it
It is important to understand that the defendants were not exonerated, and the indictments were dropped on the basis of ‘Haganah min hatzedek’ - when one’s right to a fair trial has been violated.
