US Sanctions Four Judges at International Criminal Court
“We do not take this step lightly,” the State Department stated. “It reflects the seriousness of the threat we face from the ICC’s politicization and abuse of power.”
Israel Police Caught Citing Laws Fabricated by AI
Officers admit in open court that they had cited completely fictional laws generated by ChatGPT to justify retaining a suspect's phone.
Who Is a Mother? Israeli Court’s ‘Baby Sophie’ Ruling Reignites IVF Custody Debate
An embryo was mistakenly implanted in the wrong woman at Rishon Lezion’s Assuta Medical Center.
Legal Forum for Israel Files Criminal Complaint Against J Street’s Washington Lobbying
“J Street’s activities, beyond being immoral, can cause actual harm to the State of Israel in its most sensitive situation in many years,” wrote attorneys Shai Mark and Yotam Eyal.
In a Legally Dubious Vote, Yitzchak Amit Appointed as Supreme Court President
Justice Minister Levin announced that he does not recognize the appointment of Justice Amit.
PA Must Pay Terror Victims, Israel’s Top Court Says
The Israeli Supreme Court's ruling dismisses a petition against compensating victims of Palestinian terrorist attacks with P.A. funds.
Israeli FM Mocks ICC Prosecutor’s Trip to Meet Syrian Rebel
"Birds of a feather flock together," Gideon Sa'ar write about Karim Khan and Syrian jihadist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Israel’s Worst Oil Spill: EAPC Fined $415,000 in Controversial Plea Deal
A burst pipe released five million liters of crude oil into the Evrona Nature Reserve north of Eilat in 2014.
NY ‘Badly Mistaken’ if It Aims to ‘Secularize’ Jewish Schools, Yeshivahs Say in Federal...
New York State and City have “engaged in what can be described as ‘lawfare’ against yeshivahs,” a leader in the Bobov Chassidic community told JNS.
Major Shift at ICJ as Pro-Israel Judge Poised for Presidency
Judge Julia Sebutinde made headlines for her rejection of South Africa's genocide claims against Israel.
Ministers Sa’ar and Levin Reveal New Judicial Reform Plan for Selecting Judges
The plan puts the power back in the hands of the elected officials, but requires that the coalition and opposition work together to reach a consensus.
Jerusalem Court OKs Seizure of $5.5 Million of PA Funds by Relatives of Huwara...
"The move to seize the P.A.'s funds is the beginning of doing justice to us as a family, as well as to the victims of terrorism," said Shalom Yaniv.
Trump Administration Plans Crippling Sanctions on ICC
President-elect signals immediate action against the international court over arrest warrants for Israeli leaders.
High Court Rejects Clause in ‘Ben-Gvir Amendment’ Involving Police Probes
The court "is once again making itself sovereign," National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said.
Jerusalem Court Frees Haredi Activist Who Wished AG Dead, Slams Selective Enforcement
"We have recently witnessed a phenomenon of [incitement by] public figures ... in which no investigations were opened against them," the judge wrote.
Tel Aviv Court Finds Insufficient Evidence to Prosecute Eli Feldstein for Intending to Harm...
Prosecutors had charged the former Prime Minister’s Office spokesman with the offense, which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
Netanyahu, Gallant Should Turn Themselves in, ICC Spokesman Says
"This is a golden opportunity to weaken the court," MK Simcha Rothman says.
Hours After ICC Issues Warrants for Netanyahu & Gallant, Biden Recycles Six-Month-Old Statement
"There is no equivalence—none—between Israel and Hamas. We will always stand with Israel against threats to its security.”
Canada Would Arrest Netanyahu – ‘This is Just Who We Are,’ says Trudeau
“This ill-considered endorsement of the ICC’s politically motivated actions is a slap in the face to our ally and to every innocent Israeli still being held hostage,” wrote Leo Housakos, a Quebec senator.
Netanyahu Compares ICC Decision to Dreyfus Affair
“Israel rejects with disgust the absurd and false actions and charges against it by the International Criminal Court, which is a biased and discriminatory political body," Netanyahu stated.
Herzog: ‘This is a Dark Day for Justice. A Dark Day for Humanity’
Israeli President Isaac Herzog released a statement in response to the outrageous decision by the ICC to issue arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Court Orders Palestinian Authority to Pay Millions to Victims of Sbarro’s Suicide Bombing Attack
Under the ruling, victims’ families may claim around 10 million shekels ($2.6 million) per fatality.
Israeli High Court Orders Review of Thousands of Post-October 7 Gun Licenses
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir streamlined the process of getting a gun license.
Report: Iran Executes Jewish Man for Fatal Stabbing
Arvin Netanel Ghahremani's relatives claim he did not receive adequate defense.
UK Court Reinstates Visa of Student who Celebrated Oct. 7 Massacre
'We are full of pride. We are really, really full of joy of what happened,' the student is on record saying.
Lufthansa Hit with $4 Million Fine for Refusing Boarding to 128 Jewish Travelers
"No one should face discrimination when they travel, and today’s action sends a clear message to the airline industry," stated U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Supreme Court Overturns Tel Aviv Ban on Outdoor Yom Kippur Prayers
Secular protesters last year forcefully prevented traditional Jews from holding an outdoor Yom Kippur service.
Levin Nominates All 13 Justices to Lead Israel’s Supreme Court
Hundreds of “reservations” against left-leaning Justice Amit’s appointment had already been filed by Israeli citizens.
Courts: Judea and Samaria Towns Cannot Bar PA Arab Workers
The city of Efrat in the Gush Etzion region of Judea will admit PA Arab workers starting this week following litigation.
Israeli Justice Minister, High Court in Standoff Over Judicial Appointments
The High Court unanimously ruled on Sunday that Levin must convene the Judicial Selection Committee, which he chairs, to elect a new Court President, akin to a chief justice.