Justice ministry

Why pouring billions into the Israel Police has made Israelis less safe - opinion

The fix will only come when we move to measuring outputs, cancel the revolving door of the courts, and return deterrence to center stage.

 ISRAEL POLICE officers detain a protester during a demonstration calling for the release of Gaza hostages, in Tel Aviv last month.
Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee leads a committee meeting in the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025.

Gov't-backed bill would expose police watchdog to political influence, A-G, State Attorney warn

US President Donald Trump makes an announcement at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 12, 2026.

Trump’s intervention turns Herzog’s pardon dilemma into a diplomatic trap - analysis

Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara attends a ceremony for outgoing Supreme Court judge Yosef Elron, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem. September 18, 2025

A-G has not begun reviewing Netanyahu pardon request, Justice Ministry says


Justice Ministry releases names of Palestinian prisoners to be released in deal

The list of names on the ministry's website shows that a vast majority of those arrested were after the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.

 Palestinian terrorists from Fatah carry their weapons during a parade in the Balata refugee camp in the West Bank city of Nablus, September 29, 2023

The A-G is bad for business and Israel's national unity – opinion

CEOs’ praise for Baharav-Miara raises questions about democracy and governance.

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara sits next to Justice Minister Yariv Levin at a ceremony for retiring acting chief justice Uzi Vogelman, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, in October.

Judicial selection committee will not elect chief justice this week, Levin says

Judicial Appointments Committee defers deciding on a chief justice, challenging the High Court's ruling on the judicial appointment process.

Attonrey-general Gali Baharav-Miara and Justice Minister Yariv Levin at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on October 1, 2024

Bill to weaken Israel Bar Association passes preliminary Knesset vote

The bill would give the Justice Minister the authority to set the amount of the annual membership fee instead of IBA's national council.

 A voting station for the head of the Israeli Bar Association, at the Magistrate's Court in Jerusalem, June 20, 2023

State Attorney's Office appeals sentencing in Yoel Lhanghal death case

The State Attorney's Office appealed due to the leniency of the sentencing and argued that Edri's sentence did not match the severity of the incident.

 Liad Edri, accused of stabbing to death Yoel Lehanghel in Kiryat Shmona a few weeks ago arrives for a court hearing at the District Court in Nazareth, on November 21, 2022.

Knesset debates expulsion of family members of terrorists

The bill, which is being prepared for its second and third reading, gives the authority to the Interior Minister, who can, after holding an arraignment, expel the family member.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir argues with MK Ahmad Tibi during a Home committee meeting at the Knesset. October 15, 2024.

Justice Ministry spearheads anti-racism program with Beitar Jerusalem FC Youth Team

The youth players met with Ismaila Soro and Zohar Zasno, players from the senior team, to discuss how racism impacts the club.

 Beitar Jerusalem Youth Team players participating in anti-racism workshop produced by the Justice Ministry and "Matzmihim" anti-racism organization, September 27, 2024.

Levin mulling legislation to overcome High Court ruling on Chief Justice appointment

Justice Minister Yariv Levin may amend legislation to delay appointing a new chief justice, aligning with his preferred judicial appointments.

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin attends a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed judges, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, in June.

High Court orders Levin to begin process to appoint new chief justice

The High Court ordered Justice Minister Yariv Levin to start the process of appointing a Chief Justice, raising criticism from ministers and coalition members.

 Israel's Justice Minister Yariv Levin holds a press conference at the Knesset, the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem, on January 4, 2023.

High Court to Levin – convene judicial appointments committee

Levin – judges in conflict of interest, proves judicial reform was justified.

 Minister of Justice Yariv Levin attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, July 24, 2024.