Law

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.

Knesset approves death penalty for terrorists bill, March 30, 2026.
AERIAL VIEW of Supreme Court in Jerusalem

Petition targets newly passed death penalty law, calling it discriminatory, unconstitutional

Knesset approves death penalty for terrorists bill, March 30, 2026.

Knesset approves death penalty for terrorists bill, Netanyahu in favor

Activists protest against a bill that would give more authorities to the rabbinical courts outside the Rabbinical Court of Tel Aviv, December 11, 2024.

Law widening religious courts’ role in civil disputes sparks debate over choice, rights - analysis


ADL enlists major law firms to launch pro bono network for antisemitism cases

More than 40 law firms have joined the initiative, creating a pool of 39,000 lawyers to expand the ADL's Campus Antisemitism Legal Line.

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt speaks onstage at ADL's Never Is Now conference on March 3, 2025 in New York City.

Cross-border lessons: what international audiences can learn from U.S. injury law

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Slip and Fall in the Gig Economy: Who Bears Responsibility?

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25 ViZionaries: Roy Altman - No. 6

Honored by JNF-USA’s Lawyers of Israel for his dedication to fighting antisemitism.

Roy Altman

Police fail in request to extend measures against Netanyahu aide Yonatan Urich

During a previous hearing just a few weeks ago, an Israel Police representative noted that the investigation is expected to wrap up within the next few weeks.

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Prosecution presents Issam Jarushi with seminal indictment derived from fresh public safety law

The order contained movement restrictions, including blocking Issam Jarushi's entry into the cities of Ramle, Lod, Haifa, Tel-Aviv-Jaffa and Jerusalem.

Israel Police officers seen at the scene of a murder in Abu Snan, Israel, July 29, 2025

Merger talks underway to create mega Israeli law firm

If a merger deal is completed, it will be the second within three years for the Yigal Arnon firm. In 2022, it merged with Tadmor Levy.

A handshake between two businesswomen (illustrative)

Leonard Grunstein: A legacy of leadership, law, and lasting impact

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High Court rules: Police cannot search suspects’ electronics without warrant

The case and ruling were promoted by a petition by the Public Defender’s Office, which argued that these searches directly contradict the law itself.

 JUSTICE ISAAC AMIT was lawfully chosen as president of the Supreme Court, as a majority of the members of the Judicial Selection Committee supported his selection as required by law, the writer states.

Journalist, lawyer Ronal Fisher convicted of bribery after decade long trial

Given the severity of Fisher’s actions and the serious harm caused to law enforcement and public trust, the prosecution will request that the court impose a custodial prison sentence.

Israeli attorney Ronel Fisher arrives for a court hearing at the Fisher case at the Jerusalem District Court in Jerusalem on October 28, 2024.