Law

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

A quiet revolution is providing dignity to widowed parents - opinion

The current law in Israel sees widowed parents stand before the court as adversaries against their own children.

By YEHUDA GLICK , HADAS DISSEN-GLICK
10/08/2024

Sde Teiman riots: Threatening the checks and balances key to our survival - comment

The Broad Perspective: It is shameful to see representatives of this ultra-right-wing coalition take part in such violent, heinous riots to defend criminals.

Israel eases immigrants credential transfer with new licensing plan, legislation

Israel is easing professional credential transfers for new immigrants, with new legislation to streamline licensing for various professions starting October.

Ben-Gurion Airport raises efforts to ensure passengers safety with increased law enforcement

The Airports Authority at Ben-Gurion Airport will enforce parking rules more strictly to ensure safety and avoid fines for illegal shoulder parking.

By ZIV REINSTEIN
06/08/2024

Knesset passes landmark law, easing integration of foreign lawyers into Israel's legislative system

The Knesset has approved a major reform in the Lawyers' Law, paving the way for easier recognition of foreign legal degrees and expanded opportunities for international attorneys in Israel.

Series of controversial laws pass in legislative blitz ahead of summer recess

The controversial "Kosher Cell Phone" bill was the first bill to pass into law.

La defensa legal de las IDF: Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi y la "Cúpula de Hierro" judicial de Israel

La Gral. Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi, principal defensora legal de las IDF, protege a Israel de acusaciones internacionales de crímenes de guerra, siendo clave en la defensa ante investigaciones globales.

The IDF’s legal ‘Iron Dome’: Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi defends Israel

Military Affairs: Maj.-Gen. Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi, the Military Advocate-General, is the IDF’s main line of defense against international war crimes probes

Greek law targets crowded beaches with drones and citizen reporting App

Greek authorities deploy drones and citizen reporting app to enforce new law against overcrowded sunbeds on beaches, threatening vacationer comfort.

By MEITAL SHARABI
18/07/2024
A prostitute in Israel waiting for a client.

Four years after ban: Israeli prostitution consumption increases - study

Consumption of prostitution increased between 2021 and 2024 from 7% to 9% for Jewish men aged 18 to 70, the research found.

09/07/2024
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