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Masked assailant wielding clubs approach an off-camera Israeli human rights activist in Qusra, in the northern West Bank, February 27, 2026. (Screen captures: X/Looking the Occupation in the Eyes)
May 20, 2026, 10:08 pm
Rare charges filed for Jewish terror attack targeting Palestinians in West Bank
Defendant accused of participating in brutal beating of Palestinian poultry farmer, who remains in coma as result of violent ambush south of Nablus
By Charlie Summers and Nurit Yohanan
The coal-fired Orot Rabin power station in Hadera, central Israel, seen from the Hadera Stream National Park, April 25, 2025. (Sue Surkes/Times of Israel)
May 18, 2026, 2:56 pm
Court petitioned against ‘deadly’ lifeline granted to coal-fired power station
Predicting multiple deaths from pollution, Sharon-Carmel Cities Association and green NGOs claim amended emissions permit violates Israeli law, European directives
By Sue Surkes
The offices of the Interior Ministry in Jerusalem, November 23, 2011. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
April 29, 2026, 9:45 am
After years in limbo, court lets Syrian convert live in Israel with husband, a disabled vet
Interior Ministry had repeatedly denied couple’s efforts to build a home in the country, despite woman’s conversion to Judaism and severing of ties to Syria
By Sue Surkes
Ch. Supt. Ruti Hauslich arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026, after filing a lawsuit against Itamar Ben Gvir over his refusal to promote her, despite the opinion of police's senior command. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
April 16, 2026, 8:13 pm
At court’s behest, Ben Gvir agrees to reevaluate refusal to promote police detective
Judge gives Ben Gvir another chance to promote Ch. Supt. Ruti Hauslich as police detective’s attorney accuses him of meddling in appointments to benefit political agenda
By Charlie Summers
Police Supt. Rinat Saban arrives at the Jerusalem District Court for a hearing on National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's refusal to sign off on her promotion on January 25, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 18, 2026, 6:57 pm
Judge sets 5-day deadline for Ben Gvir to promote officer involved in PM’s trial
After embattled police detective files contempt of court motion, judge says promotion will take effect regardless of Ben Gvir’s signature, orders him to pay petitioner’s legal fees
By Charlie Summers
Osher Gabbay (left) accompanies National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir (center) to the site of an Iranian missile impact in Beersheba on March 2, 2026. (Screenshot/Otzma Yehudit via Youtube)
March 13, 2026, 1:04 am
Far-right activist with criminal past is serving as an aide to Ben Gvir — report
Osher Gabbay, who has been convicted of assaulting and threating Palestinians, has accompanied minister to blast sites and prison security wings despite lack of security clearance
By ToI Staff
Police Supt. Rinat Saban arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, January 25, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 23, 2026, 3:21 pm
Court rejects Ben Gvir’s bid to further delay promotion of detective who investigated PM
Blocking Rinat Saban’s advancement to chief superintendent any longer would constitute continued persecution and harm to the rule of law, rules Jerusalem District judge
By Charlie Summers
Elimelech Stern, convicted for contact with an Iranian agent, seen after at a court hearing at the Jerusalem District Court, February 5, 2026 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 5, 2026, 6:24 pm
Beit Shemesh man convicted of spying for Iran sentenced to 3 years in prison
Elimelech Stern, 22, an ultra-Orthodox yeshiva student, handed light sentence because his motivation was financial, not ideological; police, Shin Bet arrest 2 more suspected of spying for Iran
By Jeremy Sharon and Charlie Summers
Police Supt. Rinat Saban arrives at the Jerusalem District Court for a hearing on National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's refusal to sign off on her promotion on January 25, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 25, 2026, 3:19 pm
Cop whose promotion is being blocked by Ben Gvir accuses him of threatening officers
Supt. Rinat Saban, whose advancement was stymied by police minister after she testified in PM’s trial, speaks out for first time in court; Ben Gvir: AG’s office acting like a ‘mafia’
By Charlie Summers
Ronel Fisher seen after his sentencing in a graft case at the Jerusalem District Court, January 13, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
January 13, 2026, 3:48 pm
After decade-long trial, attorney Ronel Fisher gets 9 months’ community service
Prosecution wanted prison for lawyer, convicted of attempted bribery in plea deal; court faults police internal investigation unit for mishandling case, causing prolonged process
By ToI Staff
Bereaved families from the recent war speak to the media at the Tel Aviv District Court on December 10, 2025. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
December 10, 2025, 2:38 pm
Netanyahu testimony paused after guards tussle with bereaved families
Relatives deny holding up protest signs, but demand state commission of inquiry into October 7; are ultimately allowed to remain in courtroom
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Illustrative: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the courtroom of the Tel Aviv District Court in the trial against him, October 28, 2025. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
December 1, 2025, 3:08 pm
Netanyahu accuses prosecutor of lying, obscuring information in stormy court hearing
Appearing in court the day after requesting a pardon, PM is cross-examined about an interview with Walla news, says legal system is wasting his time with ‘absurd interrogations’
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court for a hearing in his corruption trial, October 28, 2025. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
November 17, 2025, 1:14 pm
Netanyahu testimony in corruption trial on Wednesday canceled for ‘security reason’
Judge nixes hearing after PM’s lawyers hand over envelope detailing reason for request; prosecution also given document, reportedly does not object to cancellation
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
MK Tally Gotliv attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting, at the Knesset in Jerusalem, October 27, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 13, 2025, 6:27 pm
MK Gotliv appears to break law by naming senior police officer under investigation
Likud MK accuses justice officials of ‘dangerous corruption’ amid ongoing probe of law enforcement suspect, exposes his identity in defiance of 48-hour confidentiality rule
By Charlie Summers and ToI Staff
Supt. Rinat Saban speaks on police matters in a video distributed by the Israeli police in late 2021 (Israel Police)
November 12, 2025, 10:07 am
Top cop, AG slam Ben Gvir for blocking promotion of officer involved in PM’s trial
Police chief Levy asks the court to allow him to go over minister’s head and promote Supt. Rinat Saban; Baharav-Miara accuses Ben Gvir of trampling rule of law, democracy
By ToI Staff
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