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Wounded IDF Reservists Fight Military Ban on Combat Duty
A group of 117 IDF reservists with PTSD are battling a new military policy that automatically freezes their service, demanding individual assessments to return to combat.

Supreme Court Upholds 14-Year Prison Sentence for Contractor Over Deadly Ramming
The Supreme Court upheld a 14-year prison sentence for contractor Nissim Suah, convicted of killing a police volunteer and injuring an officer in a 2021 car ramming.

Supreme Court Rejects Petition Against JNF Chairman Political Activity
Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg dismissed a petition against JNF Chairman Eyal Ostrinsky, ruling political campaign bans do not apply to his political role.

Haifa Court Convicts Businessman of Bribery in Former Presidential Advisor Case
Haifa District Court convicted Mazid Hamdan of bribing former presidential advisor Zeev Dolinsky. Hamdan received a plea deal for six and a half months of community service.

Supreme Court Rules on Buyer Compensation in Bat Yam Real Estate Project Delay
Supreme Court rules that apartment buyers in a Bat Yam project are entitled to compensation for construction delays following the appointment of a receiver.

Ono Academic College Law Students Protest Controversial Assignment
Law students at Ono Academic College, including IDF reservists, protested a final assignment containing the term settler terrorists, accusing their professor of political bias.
State Asks Supreme Court to Reject Moshe Mor Yosef's Petition Over Matnasim CEO Bid
The State Attorney's Office asked the Supreme Court to dismiss Moshe Mor Yosef's petition against his disqualification as CEO candidate for the Matnasim Company, citing inaccurate data and lack of eligibility.

Supreme Court Limits Estate Forfeiture Clauses in Inheritance Disputes
The Supreme Court ruled that a widow stripped of her inheritance under a no-contest clause is entitled to pursue a good-faith property claim, returning the case for review.

Israel's Legal and Media Elites Gather for High-Profile Wedding of Tom Landes
Tom Landes, grandson of Prof. Aharon Barak and son of media executive Ram Landes, married Amit in a star-studded daytime wedding uniting Israel's legal, tech, and media elites.

When the State Fails to Kill: The Grim Reality of Botched Executions
An exploration of historical and modern botched executions, from seventeenth-century hangings to electric chairs and lethal injections, examining the legal dilemmas of survival.

Belz Representative Compares Haredi Situation to Holocaust at Beit Shemesh Rally
Eliyahu Stark, a new Belz representative, compared the ultra-Orthodox situation in Israel to the Holocaust during a Beit Shemesh conference, citing military draft travel restrictions.

Israeli Supreme Court Upholds Prison Sentence for Defiant Bankrupt Rafael Rubinț
The Israeli Supreme Court has upheld a prison sentence for bankrupt businessman Rafael Rubinț, who faces imprisonment over persistent failures to comply with court payment orders and financial disclosure requirements.

Israel Civil Service Commission Implements Automated Block on Draft Evaders
The Israel Civil Service Commission has implemented automated computerized blocking to prevent the hiring of military draft evaders in government ministries, enforcing recent Supreme Court rulings.
Supreme Court Reduces Murder Conviction in 2021 Haifa Arson Death
Israel's Supreme Court partially upheld an appeal in a 2021 fatal arson case, removing the "special cruelty" aggravating factor and ordering resentencing.
Supreme Court Justice Yael Wilner Joins Judicial Selection Committee
Supreme Court Justice Yael Wilner will replace Justice Dafna Barak-Erez on the Judicial Selection Committee. The move comes amid ongoing legal challenges against the coalition's judicial reform law, which alters future committee appointments.

Supreme Court Rules Financiers Must Compensate Buyers for Project Delays
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that financial backers taking over failed real estate projects must compensate apartment buyers for delivery delays, altering rescue project economics.

Supreme Court Hears Petitions Over Khirbet Tarfin Land and Antiquities
Two petitions submitted to the Supreme Court address Palestinian access to homes in Khirbet Tarfin, amid competing claims over illegal construction on a Second Temple period antiquities site in Binyamin.
High Court Rejects Castleman Family Petition Over Police Investigation
The High Court of Justice rejected a petition by the family of the late Yuval Castleman, upholding the decision not to launch a criminal probe against Jerusalem police officials over the initial flawed investigation into his death following a Jerusalem terror attack.

High Court Hears Petition on Protecting Attorneys from Courthouse Harassment
The High Court of Justice held a hearing on a petition demanding enhanced protection for attorneys against political harassment and intimidation inside Israeli courts.
High Court Rules Frozen Funds for Ultra-Orthodox Schools Require Core Studies
The High Court ruled that 100 million shekels frozen for ultra-Orthodox schools will only be released to institutions teaching core curriculum subjects, adopting the Attorney General's framework.
Family of Convicted Killer Seeks Prison Death Investigation
The father of convicted murderer Yosef Haim Ben David has petitioned the court to investigate his death in prison, alleging severe medical neglect and unmonitored psychiatric medication changes.
Heritage Ministry Legal Advisor Criticizes Gaza Shelter Antiquity Declaration
The legal advisor to Israel's Heritage Ministry criticized the move to declare October 7 emergency shelters as antiquities, warning of potential Supreme Court rejection.
Supreme Court Rules Full Siblings Receive Larger Share in Inheritance
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that inheritances are not split equally between full and half-siblings. Applying the principle of representation, a full sibling receives 75% of an estate while a half-sibling receives 25%.
Defense Minister Katz Defies Supreme Court Over West Bank Camps
Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed to block the return of displaced residents to West Bank refugee camps, defying the Supreme Court and threatening special legislation.

Supreme Court Orders IDF to Outline Timetable for Return to West Bank Camps
The Supreme Court ordered the IDF to set a timetable for returning Palestinian residents to evacuated West Bank camps, acknowledging current security hurdles.
High Court Strips National Insurance Institute of Medical Committee Appointments
The High Court of Justice ruled that the National Insurance Institute can no longer appoint or manage doctors on its medical committees, shifting authority to the Minister of Labor to eliminate conflicts of interest.
Israeli Supreme Court Rules Voter Turnout Data Protected by Privacy
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that political parties cannot access real-time voter turnout data, protecting privacy and setting crucial boundaries for digital campaign tactics.
Supreme Court Bans Travel Agencies From Deducting Fees on Canceled Flights
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that travel agencies cannot deduct processing fees from refunds when airlines cancel flights. The landmark decision ensures full statutory refunds for travelers.
Israeli Courts Rule on Inheritance Disputes, Class Actions, and Financial Appeals
Recent Israeli court rulings address inheritance disputes involving agricultural estates, the cancellation of class action penalties for supermarkets, and rules governing financial appeals.
Texas Proceeds With Execution As Botched Tennessee Procedure Sparks U.S. Debate
A controversy surrounds U.S. capital punishment after Texas executed an inmate while Tennessee paused executions following a botched procedure where an inmate miraculously survived.
Supreme Court Lengthens Sentences for Father and Son in Jaffa Lawyer Assault
The Supreme Court increased prison sentences for a father and son convicted of brutally attacking Jaffa lawyer Ronen Ben-Zvi, leaving him with permanent brain damage.
The Strict Legal Thresholds and Precedents for Postponing Israeli Elections
An analysis of the legal framework governing Israeli elections outlines the strict constitutional requirements, supreme court precedents, and exceptional conditions under which Knesset votes can be postponed.
Supreme Court Rules Financing Banks Must Compensate Buyers for Construction Delays
The Supreme Court ruled that banks completing failed construction projects must honor buyer delay compensation from liquidation funds before collecting their own share.

IDF Reservists with PTSD Petition Supreme Court Against Service Freeze
A group of 117 IDF reservists with PTSD petitioned the Supreme Court on Thursday against an army policy freezing their military service and transferring them off active duty.
Judicial Complaints Commissioner Closes Inquiry Into Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit
Judicial Complaints Commissioner Asher Grunis closed the inquiry into Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit after he apologized and clarified remarks regarding Haredi kosher phones.
Jerusalem Court to Deliver Verdict in MK Ofer Cassif Assault Trial
The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court delivers its verdict on Thursday regarding MK Ofer Cassif, who faces charges of aggravated assault against a police officer during 2022 protests.
State Comptroller Election Postponed Until After Knesset Elections
The election of a new state comptroller is expected to be delayed until December following a Supreme Court decision, leaving the critical oversight post vacant amidst ongoing political elections.
Israel Police to Resume Investigation in Company Games Scandal
Israel Police will resume investigations into the "Company Games" sex abuse case following a Supreme Court petition, with updates due in 45 days.
Supreme Court Upholds Life Sentence for Murder of Developer Eldad Peri
The Israeli Supreme Court unanimously rejected Daniel Kedar's appeal, upholding his life sentence for the murder of real estate entrepreneur Eldad Peri in 2021.
Supreme Court Upholds 45 Million Shekel Betterment Levy for Kikar HaMedina
The Supreme Court ordered Kikar HaMedina landowners in Tel Aviv to pay a 45 million shekel betterment levy after dismissing an appeal over a canceled tunnel project.
Senior Israeli Judge Takes Leave Amid Strict Gag Order and Media Clash
A senior Israeli judge has taken a leave of absence amid a sweeping gag order, sparking a public social media dispute between prominent legal journalists over reporting limits.
Military Admits Holding Undisclosed October 7 Footage of Nahal Oz Spotters
The military admitted that undisclosed October 7 footage concerning Nahal Oz spotters exists, shifting its previous stance during a ongoing family petition.
Court Rulings Highlight Ongoing External Director Battles at Israeli Firms
Supreme Court dismisses appeal over Avarot's external directors, allowing former MK Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin to serve, while Polygon faces prolonged legal deadlock.
Election Committee Dismisses Likud Petition Against 'Fly&Vote' Initiative
The Central Election Committee dismissed a Likud petition against the 'Fly&Vote' initiative, which assists Israeli expatriates returning home to vote in the upcoming elections.
Supreme Court Rejects Magnezi Appeal in Aviron External Director Dispute
The Israeli Supreme Court rejected Gabriel Magnezi's appeal, upholding the disqualification of his votes in appointing an external director at Aviron, a publicly traded company co-owned with Shapir Engineering.
IDF Admits Halting Proactive Deserter Arrests Amid Rebuilding Rebuke
The IDF admitted to halting proactive arrests of deserters, contradicting earlier statements, as Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon rebuked the military for compromising security needs.
Supreme Court Revokes Surrogacy Adoption Orders Over Exploitation Concerns
The Supreme Court annulled adoption orders for a couple who used surrogacy in Northern Cyprus, ruling that surrogate waiver forms cannot replace statutory informed consent.
Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs Expected to Step Down for New Legal Role
Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs is expected to leave his post in the Prime Minister's Office to represent the next government in the Supreme Court and eye the Attorney General role.
Supreme Court to Hear Petition on Security Details for Yair Golan
The Supreme Court will review a petition by "The Democrats" on Tuesday concerning security for party leader Yair Golan amid high threat levels.
Greek Orthodox Church Filing Threatens Gary Barnett's Jerusalem Land Investment
The Greek Orthodox Church's recent Supreme Court filing confirms JNF lease extension rights over 520 dunams in Jerusalem, threatening Gary Barnett's 750 million shekel land investment.