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

US Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 26, 2021.

US House report finds Matt Gaetz violated law with sexual misconduct, drug use, CBS reports

By REUTERS
 whatsapp

Can a last will sent on WhatsApp be valid in Israel? - explainer

By HAIM KATZ , SAM KATZ
 An illustrative image of extended construction in a residential area of Tel Aviv, Israel.

Nightmare landlords, horrible tenants: The hard truth of renting apartments in Israel

By SHANNA FULD
 Israel's President Isaac Herzog speaks during a swearing in ceremony for new chief rabbis at the President Residence in Jerusalem, November 4, 2024.

Herzog – ‘Worried’ about ‘dramatic’ wave of legislation altering democratic foundations

 Justice Minister Yariv Levin holds his head after a vote to discuss the removal of the A-G failed in the Knesset, December 4, 2024

Opposition blocks symbolic vote against attorney-general

 People attend a demonstration against anti-Semitism at the Place de la Bastille after three teenagers aged 12 to 13 were indicted in Courbevoie, accused of rape and anti-Semitic violence against a 12-year-old girl, in Paris, France, June 20, 2024.

French parliament approves bill against antisemites, racists becoming citizens

 ICC PROSECUTOR Karim Khan speaks during an interview in The Hague, earlier this year.

'Based on false reports': UK Lawyers for Israel accuses ICC, Khan of deception

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walking outside his office at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem on November 11, 2024.

Netanyahu’s lawyer requests court hearing on security arrangements during PM’s testimony

 MK Tally Gotliv court hearing on the case of the "Rosh Yehudi" association against the Tel Aviv Municipality which prevents against the holding of the traditional Yom Kippur prayer in the public space at Dizengoff Square, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem. October 9, 2024.

Bill to privatize Israel’s public broadcaster passes preliminary vote

 Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Knesset, November 18, 2024.

October 7 victims decry Likud plot to block state probe with political inquiry

 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) speaks with Cabinet secretary Tzachi Braverman during the weekly government conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on June 17, 2018.

Netanyahu's Chief of Staff investigated for Oct 7 protocol tampering

 Meta announces testing of facial recognition.

Meta will face antitrust trial over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

By REUTERS
 An illustrative photo of a young child holding someone's hand.

Israeli court rules child can remain in Israel after fleeing abusive father in US

 Social media and digital online concept, man using smart phone.

Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for children under 16

By REUTERS
Inside the Knesset building.

Knesset passes controversial law allowing expulsion of terrorists' family members

By ELIAV BREUER , YAKI ADAMKER
 FILE PHOTO: New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a news conference at 1 Police Plaza in New York City, US, April 3, 2024.

New York Mayor Adams faces criminal indictment, vows to fight charges

By REUTERS
Construction site.

Top municipalities awarded for excellence in building law enforcement

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin attends a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed judges, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, in June.

Levin mulling legislation to overcome High Court ruling on Chief Justice appointment

Ofer and his mother in the valley of the deer

A symbol of nature: Israel files landmark NIS 594K lawsuit for illegal deer hunting

By ELI ASHKENAZI
 Judge Henry Shakenovsky

Tribute to judge Henry Shakenovsky: A South African-Israeli man of justice

By DAVID E. KAPLAN
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