Justice ministry
Ministers advance bill to allow Israeli gov't sweeping power to fire top public service officials
The proposal will now head to the Knesset for preliminary voting, but is unlikely to proceed prior to the approximately three-month summer recess set to begin on July 27.
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Israeli gov't overrides legal objections, approves acceleration of A-G's dismissal
Coalition begins prepping bill to subject police watchdog unit directly to gov’t
Rabbi Eliyahu Godlevsky named as father who sexually assaulted his daughters
The daughters, who submitted the request to lift the gag order, did so through the legal aid office within the Justice Ministry.
Brooklyn woman who tried to join ISIS sentenced to nearly two decades in federal prison
Sinmya Amera Ceasar, also known as Umm Nutella, was initially arrested in 2016 as she attempted to leave the country through JFK international airport to join ISIS.
Israel launches anti-racism program in schools and youth sports
The initial phase will include an interactive and emotional workshop that will be held on combating racism and "promoting equality in society."
Amit officially appointed Chief Justice, PM and Knesset speaker boycott
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Justice Minister Yariv Levin, and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana boycotted the event.
Justice Ministry releases names of Palestinian prisoners to be released in deal
The list of names on the ministry's website shows that a vast majority of those arrested were after the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.
The A-G is bad for business and Israel's national unity – opinion
CEOs’ praise for Baharav-Miara raises questions about democracy and governance.
Judicial selection committee will not elect chief justice this week, Levin says
Judicial Appointments Committee defers deciding on a chief justice, challenging the High Court's ruling on the judicial appointment process.
Bill to weaken Israel Bar Association passes preliminary Knesset vote
The bill would give the Justice Minister the authority to set the amount of the annual membership fee instead of IBA's national council.
State Attorney's Office appeals sentencing in Yoel Lhanghal death case
The State Attorney's Office appealed due to the leniency of the sentencing and argued that Edri's sentence did not match the severity of the incident.
Knesset debates expulsion of family members of terrorists
The bill, which is being prepared for its second and third reading, gives the authority to the Interior Minister, who can, after holding an arraignment, expel the family member.
Justice Ministry spearheads anti-racism program with Beitar Jerusalem FC Youth Team
The youth players met with Ismaila Soro and Zohar Zasno, players from the senior team, to discuss how racism impacts the club.
