Law

In a significant legal development, the High Court of Justice has temporarily halted State Comptroller Matanyahu Engelman's audit procedures concerning the IDF and Shin Bet's actions before and after the October 7 Hamas attack. The decision, pending a forthcoming hearing next month, was reasoned by Judge Gila Knafi-Steinitz citing concerns over the audit's potential impact on national security and operational readiness during a complex security climate.

In a landmark decision, the International Court of Justice in The Hague has issued a series of orders to Israel following a lawsuit filed by South Africa. The court, in a majority ruling, called on Israel to allow increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, prevent incitement to commit genocide, and punish those advocating for it

The security establishment was alarmed last night (Thursday) by violent disturbances in the village of Jit, Samaria, where dozens of Jewish rioters set fire to homes and vehicles and allegedly shot and killed a young Palestinian man. A security source expressed shock, stating that the violence occurred "without a trigger, without an attack," and described the incident as serious. The source also noted a troubling increase in such incidents in recent months, raising concerns about the lack of law enforcement

A young Israeli man was fatally injured this morning in a suspected drive-by attack near the Assaf intersection, close to the settlement of Beit El Binyamin. The IDF spokesperson reported that the driver of the gas tanker involved in the incident was neutralized at the scene and is currently in serious condition. IDF forces have set up blockades in the area as they search for additional suspects.

The Tel Aviv Police Department, initially responding to what appeared to be a standard explosion, soon realized the severity of the incident when they discovered the bomb’s Iranian origins. The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) was brought into the investigation after it became clear that this was a terrorist attack rather than a criminal act

According to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement, Israel formally submitted an objection today (Friday) to the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. The objection asserts that the ICC "lacks any authority with the case in question." Several other nations, including Germany and the United States, support Israel's stance. The objection also challenges the ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's request to issue arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials, claiming it is illegal

In a surprising turn during a recent Supreme Court hearing, judges delivered strong criticisms against the Tel Aviv municipality and residents opposing gender-segregated prayer in public spaces. The judges’ unusual intensity left representatives of the city and their supporters taken aback

In a rare and contentious press conference on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a vehement attack on the country’s legal system, using the occasion to frame himself as a victim of political persecution. His remarks, made just hours before his highly anticipated testimony in his ongoing corruption trial, sought to rally his supporters by portraying the legal process as a “hunting expedition” against him

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered at Kaplan Junction in Tel Aviv tonight for their weekly demonstration against the government's legal reforms, the controversial draft exemption law, and the ongoing situation of the 100 Israeli hostages still held in Gaza. The protest, which began with a march from Habima Square, was marked by strong speeches from opposition leaders and public figures, who continued to express their outrage over what they view as the government’s failure to address the country’s most pressing issues