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

Police raid law office without warrant, threaten staff, seize CCTV footage

The office staff told Walla that the police did not present a search warrant from a court, and thus, the staff claim, police acted unlawfully.

13/04/2025

The tragedy of the firstborn: Inherent legal, societal burdens of the eldest child - explainer

The tragedy for the firstborn is that he is left with the anomalous status that puts on him sometimes vast societal and psychological expectations, but has equal legal status with the rest.

By HAIM KATZ , SAM KATZ
13/04/2025

If we don't take a stand, who will?

The Movement for Quality Government has been fighting corruption for 35 years. “This is a battle for Israel’s future as a democratic state ”says the movement’s founder, Eliad Shraga.

By TALIA LEVIN , IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MOVEMENT FOR QUALITY GOVERNMENT
09/04/2025

Court rules media lacked evidence in tax evasion report on Roman Abramovich

The ruling comes after Krone published an article earlier this year accusing Abramovich of orchestrating a complex offshore scheme to avoid paying millions in taxes.

Knesset passes bill to form national authority to fight poverty

The law will come into effect in six months, and Welfare Minister Yaakov Margi (Shas) said he will begin staff work immediately in order for the directorate to be operational by then.

Former model arrested in violent robbery dressed as Wolt delivery man

Ex-model with criminal past arrested after violent 200,000 shekel heist; claims he was "in the wrong place at the wrong time"

By WALLA!
27/03/2025

Opposition leaders to 'act in full cooperation' against judicial reform bill

Levin rejects last-ditch attempt by Gantz to convince him to rescind bill.

For Israel’s Jewish future, we must retain the power of the people - opinion

All who believe in a more inclusive, compassionate halachic Jewish future for the State of Israel, respecting traditions and sensitivities of all Jews, deserve to celebrate this decision.

22/03/2025

Meitar reclaims title of Israel's biggest law firm

Last year Meitar was ousted from first place by Golfarb Gross Seligman, which this year has slipped to third place with 490 lawyers.

By NITSAN SHAFIR/GLOBES/TNS
14/03/2025

Multitasking haredi politicians: One hand writes the laws, the other undermines them - opinion

Since the early days of Israel, an internal debate has taken place within the ultra-Orthodox community over whether it is possible to cooperate with the Zionist state and benefit from its resources.

By ELIYAHU BERKOVITS
11/03/2025
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