Bini Aschkenasy

Bini Aschkenasy is a legal affairs reporter for Walla.


 Yonatan Urich, adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen before a press conference in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.

Restrictions against 'Qatargate' suspect Yonatan Urich lifted, contact allowed with Netanyahu

 The High Court of Justice in Jerusalem

High Court demands gov't response to petition by Hostages Forum to explain war calculations

 Yair Netanyahu

'Harsh, ugly, criminal act': Netanyahu's son files defense against defamation lawsuit by Ya’alon


A-G denounces govt. emergency vote approving cyber regulations following legislative failure

Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs claims the haredi draft bill created "political restraints" which made it impossible to pass the vote in the Knesset, requiring an emergency cabinet phone vote.

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attending a committee meeting in the Knesset, April 27, 2025; illustrative.

Netanyahu's former advisor questioned in Serbia over 'Qatargate,' classified documents affair

Deputy Commissioner Momi Meshulam is currently in Serbia conducting a legal deposition involving Srulik Einhorn, a former Netanyahu advisor.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of a Qatari flag.

High Court approves compromise between gov't, A-G on new Shin Bet head

Under the decision, the incoming Shin Bet director will be barred from involvement in the “Qatargate” investigation until the matter is resolved by Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara.

 Maj. Gen. David Zini visits families of fallen Israeli soldiers during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on April 30, 2025.

Documents indicate 'Qatargate' suspect Eli Feldstein footage deleted from PMO cameras

Documents reveal concerns that footage of Eli Feldstein in the "Qatargate" case was deleted from security cameras in the Prime Minister's Office, raising questions about the investigation's integrity

 Eli Feldstein, who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation seen at the District Court in Tel Aviv, on May 15, 2025.

State Attorney Office opposes easing of 'Qatargate' suspect Eli Feldstein's arrest conditions

The hearing in the classified documents case has been postponed while the prosecution is conducting additional investigations in the case, primarily regarding Urich and Feldstein.

 Eli Feldstein, who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation seen at the District Court in Tel Aviv, on May 15, 2025.

Israel faces immediate threat, Operation Rising Lion was last resort, Gilad Noam tells UNSC

“Israel faced an existential and immediate threat, one that Iran intended to carry out. Israel had no choice but to act at this crucial moment, the last window of opportunity," Noam stated.

 Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative Amir Saeid Iravani addresses during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, following Israel’s attack on Iran, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., June 13, 2025.

Parents of murdered security guard sue PA for compensation

Recently, many lawsuits have been filed against the PA and also against the terrorist organization Hamas, including related to the events of October 7.

 Vyacheslav (Vladi) Golev

Israel Police used AI-made legal clause to justify not returning suspect's phone, judge says

A suspect objected to having his phone confiscated by the police. The police opposed giving it back to him, citing a legal clause that does not exist.

 An illustrative image of artificial intelligence.

Judge rejects 'Qatargate' suspect's appeal against extended detention

"Qatar is not an enemy state, senior officials in the security system work with Qatar," the appeal argues.

 Attorney Amit Hadad arrives for a court hearing of Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation, at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, April 1, 2025.

State Comptroller requests IDF, Military Defense provide documents regarding Oct. 7 massacre

The consequences of handing over these documents could be significant for those tasked with transferring them, prompting them to hire top-tier legal counsel.

 IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, January 4, 2023.