Justice ministry
Trump’s intervention turns Herzog’s pardon dilemma into a diplomatic trap - analysis
Trump’s public demand that Herzog pardon Netanyahu has turned a domestic legal dilemma into a political and diplomatic minefield with consequences for Israel’s sovereignty.
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
High Court limits public attendance to trials after warning of ‘unprecedented disturbances'
The seven-justice panel addressed the growing disruption inside courtrooms ahead of one of the most politically explosive cases of the year: the government’s push to remove A-G Gali Baharav-Miara.
No pardon for Netanyahu without political retirement, former justice minister says
“Almost every issue that is discussed is about whether it is good for Netanyahu or bad for Netanyahu,” he added. “The issue itself doesn’t matter.”
Chief of Lahav 433 was 'illegally detained' for seven hours by Internal Affairs, says attorney
"The Justice Ministry’s Police Internal Investigations Department chose to violate the law, to detain and then even unlawfully arrest Binyamin,” claimed Assistant-Chief Meni Binyamin's attorney.
Netanyahu will not step away from Israeli politics for plea deal, intends to run again
Sources close to President Herzog said that a decision on Netanyahu's pardon will take at least two months.
Presidential pardons in Israel: How do they work, and can Netanyahu receive one? - explainer
According to the President’s Office, pardons are considered only after a full evaluation by all relevant authorities.
PM Netanyahu submits 'extraordinary' pardon request to President Herzog amid criminal trial
Officials stressed that President Isaac Herzog will consider the PM's request “responsibly and sincerely” once all legal materials are before him.
Lahav 433 chief to return to post on Sunday despite ongoing investigation
The main suspicion at this stage is that Binyamin assisted an associate in a particularly sensitive investigation.
Israel detains US fugitive Mordechai Yom-Tov after two decades on the run
Yom-Tov had previously been convicted in the US of sexual offenses against minors and had previously served a prison sentence.
The truth of Oct. 7 cannot be whitewashed, and we cannot afford to let them try - editorial
Israel’s government faces fierce criticism after moving to create its own Oct 7 inquiry panel, raising concerns it aims to sidestep true accountability.
Scandals in Israel’s military, politics, and judiciary raise the question: Are we sick? - opinion
Scandal has rocked the nation this week as corruption and nepotism reveal cracks in the system and further turmoil and division in Israeli society.
