Bini Aschkenasy

Bini Aschkenasy is a legal affairs reporter for Walla.


 Vyacheslav (Vladi) Golev

Parents of murdered security guard sue PA for compensation

 An illustrative image of artificial intelligence.

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

 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.

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


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.

Shin Bet head to bereaved father: ‘There is no leadership without responsibility’

Izik Bonzel, a bereaved father, submitted an affidavit over the weekend supporting the government's firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

 Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Ronen Bar attends the state ceremony at Mount Herzl. September 26, 2023.

Qatargate suspect Eli Feldstein summoned for questioning at National Crime Unit offices

Jonathan Urich is expected to be released to house arrest tomorrow, and the investigation of the two will continue. Communications adviser Israel Einhorn is also wanted for questioning.

 ELI FELDSTEIN, seen after a hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court in January 2025, when he was accused of leaking classified documents from the Prime Minister’s Office.

Aharon Barak, former Supreme Court justices call to halt firing of A-G

Several former supreme court judges, including Aharon Barak, have signed a petition calling on the government to stop the firing of Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar.

 Judge Aharon Barak

Israeli NGO calls for probe into Sara Netanyahu's stay in Qatari-owned hotel in Miami

The petition raises concerns over whether the funding complied with Israeli law and calls for a thorough and transparent review.

 View of Sara Netanyahu at the Knesset in Jerusalem.

Corruption investigation opened into Teva following employee's complaint

The employee who submitted the complaint requested to be recognized as a whistleblower.  

 An Israeli flag flutters near the logo of Teva Tech which is part of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in Neot Hovav, southern Israel December 14, 2017.

Secret recordings, NDAs: Comptroller reveals IDF officers not complying with investigations

"If these obstacles are not removed by January 15, 2025, I will be compelled to use my investigative authority," Englman warned.

 (Illustrative) State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman and IDF Chief of Staff, Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi over a backdrop of the IDF Kirya military headquarters.

A-G, State Attorney order investigation into Sara Netanyahu over obstruction of justice

The A-G instructed Police Investigations Unit Lahav 433 to open an investigation without naming Sara Netanyahu or other people involved.

(L-R) Sara Netanyahu and A-G Gali Baharav-Miara seen in front of the Lahav 433 headquarters

A-G: No reason to declare Netanyahu unable to serve, his testimony starts next week

At this point, Netanyahu has not sought private legal representation.

 Illustrative photo of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara in front of the Knesset building.

TLV District Attorney’s Office indicts lawyer for stealing over 2.1 million shekels

Attorney Kinneret Zelda Shamir Mesika allegedly received funds from buyers during a property transaction but kept the money for herself instead of transferring it to the seller. 

The law courts in Tel Aviv