A recent ruling by Israel's High Court of Justice has catalyzed a contentious debate that could potentially fracture Israel's already fragile ruling coalition. This controversy is further exacerbated by the ultra-Orthodox factions whose political red lines are closely tied to community benefits—benefits often pledged by Prime Minister Netanyahu as part of coalition agreements. The crux of the issue lies in the real problem of food insecurity, a problem which the now-suspended bill did not adequately address. Instead, the bill seemed tailored to benefit a specific demographic at the expense of others.

13 September 2023

Read more: High Court Halts Food Voucher Plan That Favors Ultra Orthodox

In a landmark event, 15 judges from the Israeli Supreme Court convened today to deliberate on petitions challenging an amendment to the basic law of the judiciary, commonly referred to as the law on reducing the probable cause. This historic gathering marks the first instance in the State of Israel's history where all the Supreme Court judges have participated in such a discussion.

12 September 2023

Read more: Israeli Supreme Court Debates Judiciary Law And Declaration Of Independence

Later today (Sunday) is slated to be a pivotal moment in Israeli politics, as Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is expected to present a crucial legal opinion to the High Court of Justice. The central issue at hand is whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has violated an existing conflict-of-interest agreement. Formulated to allow Netanyahu to continue serving as Prime Minister while simultaneously undergoing a criminal trial, this agreement strictly prohibits him from engaging in any activities concerning the judicial system. The Attorney General's expected stance comes on the heels of a Channel 13 report released this past Friday, suggesting that Netanyahu may be infringing upon this critical agreement.

10 September 2023

Read more: High Court Awaits AG's Opinion On Netanyahu's Judicial Role Amid Tensions

A recent report released by the Israeli Ministry of Justice on Tuesday morning has shed light on a concerning aspect of the nation's legal system. Israel has emerged as a global leader in the extension of criminal proceedings, prompting a comprehensive examination of approximately 70,000 criminal cases that concluded in recent years. The initiative, a collaborative effort involving the court administration, Ministry of Justice, and the Israel Police, aimed to dissect the underlying causes contributing to the protracted nature of these legal processes. Furthermore, the endeavor sought to propose viable solutions to address this significant challenge.

29 August 2023

Read more: Israel's Ministry of Justice Addresses Prolonged Criminal Proceedings

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court issued a ruling on Tuesday night that two Israeli-Arabs from East Jerusalem, who attacked a Jewish family in 2017 as they were worshipping at the Western Wall, must pay the family 60,000 NIS. This ruling is part of a civil lawsuit filed on behalf of the family by attorney Menashe Yado from the Honenu organization.

23 August 2023

Read more: East Jerusalem Arabs Who Attacked Jewish Family Forced To Pay Damages