The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sparked a diplomatic firestorm with its controversial decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has vehemently rejected the move, labeling it an antisemitic travesty akin to the infamous Dreyfus trial of the late 19th century. Now, Israel has acted on those words by filing two appeals against the charges and raising the bias of the prosecution in public remarks. 

15 December 2024

Read more: Israel Appeals 'Overreaching' ICC Warrants for Netanyahu & Gallant

In a scene of political drama unprecedented in Israeli history, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared at the Tel Aviv District Court on Tuesday to testify in his defense in an ongoing corruption trial. Surrounded by cabinet ministers, lawmakers, and fervent supporters, including Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, the courtroom turned into a theater of both legal and political contention. Netanyahu's testimony marks the first time a sitting Israeli prime minister has taken the stand as a defendant—a symbolic and tangible clash between Israel's executive and judiciary at a time of acute national crisis.

10 December 2024

Read more: Netanyahu Testifies Amid War, Sparks Support and Hostage Family Criticism

In the wake of one of the deadliest terror attacks in Israel in recent years, authorities have made significant progress in dismantling the network responsible for the brutal October 1 assault on civilians at a Jaffa light rail station. The attack claimed seven lives, left 16 others wounded, and shattered the fragile sense of security in a city known for its cultural diversity and bustling urban life.

19 November 2024

Read more: Jaffa Terror Attack: Police Indict 12 in Deadly Hamas-Led Assault

Israel’s Knesset recently passed a controversial new law allowing the deportation of family members of Palestinian attackers, including those with Israeli citizenship, to the Gaza Strip or other regions. Passed with a narrow majority of 61-41, the law represents a significant shift in Israel's security policy. It was championed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and its right-wing coalition allies as a measure to deter terror activities and to hold families accountable for the actions of their kin.

07 November 2024

Read more: Israel Passes Law Allowing Deportation of Attackers' Families to Gaza

The State Prosecutor's Office has filed a serious indictment against two Arab-Israeli minors, accusing them of planning terror attacks targeting Israeli security forces. The charges, presented on Thursday at the Central District Court, paint a disturbing picture of teenagers allegedly drawn into violent extremism, showing detailed preparation and intent.

07 November 2024

Read more: Israeli Arab Minors Charged in Terror Plot Targeting Security Forces