Law

The latest on legal issues, criminal investigations, Supreme Court rulings, trial coverage, new laws, legislation and more across Israel.

Hebrew U., law prof. forum call for release of Prof. Shalhoub-Kevorkian, citing free speech

The law forum also called for her release saying that the arrest and investigation of Shalhoub-Kevorkian "seriously harms free speech and academic freedom."

19/04/2024

White House ‘concerned’ after Netanyahu pledges to use new law to shutter Al Jazeera in Israel

The White House expresses concern over Israel's plan to shut down Al Jazeera's offices under a new law, citing potential threats to press freedom. Netanyahu defends the move as a wartime necessity.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
02/04/2024

New bill will make sailing a boat, using a jet ski while drunk illegal

Prompted by recent accidents involving inebriated persons, new law allows police to request samples from watercraft operators. Five years jail time is the penalty for sailing while intoxicated

By WALLA!
24/03/2024

Knesset permite demandar a financiadores de terrorismo

Los montos recibidos en dichas demandas no serán deducidos del monto pagado a las víctimas del terrorismo en nombre del estado.

Políticos con toga: Giro pone en riesgo confianza en Tribunal Supremo

La polarización del Tribunal Supremo de EE.UU. tras la sentencia del caso Dobbs suscita preocupación y erosiona la confianza en su neutralidad e independencia.

New bill proposed: Abolish 10-year disclosure exemption for immigrants

Your taxes: Will the ten-year exemption for Olim be in danger next? Apparently not, according to the commentary.

By LEON HARRIS
03/03/2024

Coalition MKs move to withdraw October 7 terrorists' right to public defender

Defendants detained for taking part in the October 7th massacre or for being an unlawful combatant won't have the right to a public defender.

En 2023, bajaron los asesinatos extremistas en EE. UU. (ADL)

En 2023, 17 asesinatos extremistas en EE. UU., menos que en 2022 y 2021 (27 y 35 respectivamente).

Navigating Israeli inheritance law in the wake of October 7 - explainer

Did the amendments we approved assist the shattered families from around Gaza? For the most part, yes.

By HAIM KATZ , SAM KATZ
23/02/2024

Judge overseeing pro-Hamas terror offense accused of anti-Israel bias

Deputy Senior District Judge Tan Ikram, who gave three individuals found guilty of Hamas-related terror offenses suspended sentences, has been accused of bias over his social media activities.

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