Justice ministry
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana urges Herzog to pardon Netanyahu in letter with no formal legal basis
Ohana, himself a lawyer, said one of the “chronic failings” of Israel’s justice system is “the dragging out of proceedings,” and called on Herzog to make the “just decision” to pardon Netanyahu.
Former A-G Mandelblit says he wanted key actions reviewed, but not every police step
Education Min. violated privacy law in leak exposing 21,000 special education students, court finds
Likud rejects Otzma Yehudit's Ben-Gvir's push for Defense Ministry, Justice Ministry for Gotliv
Netanyahu will not step away from Israeli politics for plea deal, intends to run again
Sources close to President Herzog said that a decision on Netanyahu's pardon will take at least two months.
Presidential pardons in Israel: How do they work, and can Netanyahu receive one? - explainer
According to the President’s Office, pardons are considered only after a full evaluation by all relevant authorities.
PM Netanyahu submits 'extraordinary' pardon request to President Herzog amid criminal trial
Officials stressed that President Isaac Herzog will consider the PM's request “responsibly and sincerely” once all legal materials are before him.
Lahav 433 chief to return to post on Sunday despite ongoing investigation
The main suspicion at this stage is that Binyamin assisted an associate in a particularly sensitive investigation.
Israel detains US fugitive Mordechai Yom-Tov after two decades on the run
Yom-Tov had previously been convicted in the US of sexual offenses against minors and had previously served a prison sentence.
The truth of Oct. 7 cannot be whitewashed, and we cannot afford to let them try - editorial
Israel’s government faces fierce criticism after moving to create its own Oct 7 inquiry panel, raising concerns it aims to sidestep true accountability.
Scandals in Israel’s military, politics, and judiciary raise the question: Are we sick? - opinion
Scandal has rocked the nation this week as corruption and nepotism reveal cracks in the system and further turmoil and division in Israeli society.
Police raid office of former IDF top lawyer as A-G transfers case to military prosecution
The events concern an ongoing probe into the leak of a video from the Sde Teiman detention facility in July that depicted alleged abuse of Palestinian detainees by reservist soldiers.
A-G denounces Justice Ministry appointing replacement in overseeing chief IDF lawyer case
Baharav-Miara denounced Justice Minister Yariv Levin's appointment of retired justice Asher Kula to have oversight in the case.
Justice Ministry handles over 111,000 legal aid cases in 2024, including those of Oct. 7 victims
Legal Aid Unit attorneys also represented victims of homicide and sexual violence, minors, the elderly, and individuals facing compulsory psychiatric hospitalization.
