Justice ministry
Gov't-backed bill would expose police watchdog to political influence, A-G, State Attorney warn
The A-G and the State Attorney warned that a new bill to overhaul the police watchdog risks "forbidden political influence" and could turn the department into a tool for the government.
Trump’s intervention turns Herzog’s pardon dilemma into a diplomatic trap - analysis
A-G has not begun reviewing Netanyahu pardon request, Justice Ministry says
Herzog's camp questions Netanyahu’s role in Trump's 'he should be ashamed' comments
Israel's prison chief Kobi Yaakobi summoned for second hearing ahead of possible indictment
IPS Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi was summoned for a second hearing on suspicion of fraud, breach of trust, and obstruction of investigations. A pre-indictment hearing is underway.
Erdogan names controversial prosecutor as new Turkish justice minister
Akin Gurlek was the chief prosecutor behind the crackdown on the Turkish opposition party. His appointment marks the first cabinet shuffle since the last election.
Israel advances bill for authority over West Bank heritage, archaeology sites
Seven MKs voted in favor of the bill, and five MKs opposed it. It will need to pass three readings in the Knesset’s plenum to become a law.
A-G shoots down Levin's most recent attempt to get rid of Supreme Court Chief Justice Amit
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara concluded that Justice Minister Yariv Levin's attempt to file a disciplinary complaint against Chief Justice Isaac Amit "lacks legal validity."
Knesset approves first reading of bill to make Police Investigation Department independent
The Knesset has approved a bill to make the Police Investigation Department independent from the State Prosecutor's Office, ensuring unbiased investigations.
Justice Ministry unit warns against surrogacy procedures in Ukraine
The warning was published on Tuesday and circulated on Wednesday by the Government Unit for Coordinating the Fight against Human Trafficking, Prostitution, and Polygamy.
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
The employee was said to have attempted to gain access to the private file of a former hostage despite not needing such information to perform the duties of their job.
Israel’s 'supreme' democracy: Who really decides the nation’s values - opinion
From Barak to today’s High Court, a quiet revolution has ignited a fierce debate over democracy in Israel.
High Court orders attorney-general to hear appeal in Yuval Kestelman case, sets February deadline
The court held that the state acted improperly when it declined to hear the family’s appeal against the closure of the investigative file into Kestelman’s death
