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


Israeli gov't presents judicial reform compromise for appointing High Court justices

Foreign Minister Sa'ar and Justice Minister Levin propose new judicial compromise, offering concessions on Supreme Court appointments and Basic Laws.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (L) and Justice Minister Yariv Levin (R) at the Supreme Court (illustrative)

Government increasingly at odds with the law - analysis

A number of incidents this week join a worrying trend of government disregard for the law and legal norms.

 THE KNESSET will return to session next week amid the temporary freeze in the judicial reform legislation.

US House report finds Matt Gaetz violated law with sexual misconduct, drug use, CBS reports

Gaetz, who has denied wrongdoing, resigned from the House of Representatives last month after he was selected by President-elect Donald Trump to be attorney general.

US Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 26, 2021.

Can a last will sent on WhatsApp be valid in Israel? - explainer

"So now, in the spirit of the times, what can be wrong with a WhatsApp message expressing the last wishes of Hannah’s brother?"

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Nightmare landlords, horrible tenants: The hard truth of renting apartments in Israel

In places like Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, little supply and strong demand creates a competitive dynamic for renters. And when it comes to getting the attention of a landlord – money talks.

 An illustrative image of extended construction in a residential area of Tel Aviv, Israel.

Herzog – ‘Worried’ about ‘dramatic’ wave of legislation altering democratic foundations

Herzog added, “It's clear that Israel's constitutional structure isn't perfect. I have said this over and over in recent years."

 Israel's President Isaac Herzog speaks during a swearing in ceremony for new chief rabbis at the President Residence in Jerusalem, November 4, 2024.

Opposition blocks symbolic vote against attorney-general

A rare yet minor success for the beleaguered opposition.

 Justice Minister Yariv Levin holds his head after a vote to discuss the removal of the A-G failed in the Knesset, December 4, 2024

French parliament approves bill against antisemites, racists becoming citizens

The law, which would also have to pass in the French Senate, was adopted by the parliament late Tuesday with 154 parliamentarians in favor, 72 against, and 43 in abstention. 

 People attend a demonstration against anti-Semitism at the Place de la Bastille after three teenagers aged 12 to 13 were indicted in Courbevoie, accused of rape and anti-Semitic violence against a 12-year-old girl, in Paris, France, June 20, 2024.

'Based on false reports': UK Lawyers for Israel accuses ICC, Khan of deception

The post mentioned Khan's announcement that he was filing arrest warrants on the exact day that ICC and Israeli officials were supposed to meet, which canceled the meetings without prior notice.

 ICC PROSECUTOR Karim Khan speaks during an interview in The Hague, earlier this year.

Netanyahu’s lawyer requests court hearing on security arrangements during PM’s testimony

The Jerusalem Regional Court bench on Wednesday ordered court management and the Shin Bet to procure by December 2 a report on the expected security arrangements.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walking outside his office at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem on November 11, 2024.