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IAI Faces Regulatory Deadline and Securing IPO Path Amid Bond Pressure
Israel Aerospace Industries faces a six-week deadline to resolve regulatory secrecy issues ahead of its planned 100 billion shekel IPO, or risk losing its reporting status.

How Much Does It Cost to Establish a Political Party in Israel?
An analysis of Israel's 170 registered political parties reveals the financial and bureaucratic costs of establishing a new party ahead of the Knesset elections, exploring state funding rules and shelf party alternatives.

Knesset Finance Committee Approves Major 2026 State Budget Reallocations
The Knesset Finance Committee approved 2026 budget changes on Wednesday, allocating funds for national shelter placement, artificial intelligence development, and legal representation.
Portugal Suspends Decision to Strip Witness Protection from Rui Pinto
Portuguese authorities suspended the decision to strip witness protection from Rui Pinto, the whistleblower whose leaks aided investigations against Manchester City.
Israel Returns to Tier 1 in US State Department Trafficking Report
Israel returned to Tier 1 in the US State Department's trafficking report after five years, recognized for major gains in enforcement, victim protection, and prevention.
Netanyahu Insists Ministry of Justice Will Remain Under Likud Control
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly decided that the Ministry of Justice will remain with Likud in any future right-wing government, amid competing demands from coalition partners.
Ministry of Justice Revokes Security Company License Over Protection Racket
Israel's Ministry of Justice revoked the license of a security company over extortion and money laundering, cracking down on protection rackets used as a front for organized crime.
Japan Panel Recommends Criminal Penalties for Clients Buying Sex Services
An expert panel in Japan recommended criminal penalties for clients buying sex services, potentially driving a major legal reform. The bill, expected this autumn, aims to curb street prostitution and online solicitation.
Ministry of Justice Approves Standard 9.1 to Uniformly Measure Apartments
Israel's Ministry of Justice has approved Standard 9.1 to establish a uniform definition for apartment sizes, reducing market discrepancies and increasing transparency for real estate buyers.
Ministry of Justice Legal Aid Opens Over 154,000 Cases in 2025 Amid War Support
The Ministry of Justice Legal Aid report for 2025 reveals 154,552 cases opened, including thousands for Iron Swords war victims, vulnerable groups, and financial protection.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin Moves to Lower Bar Exam Passing Grade to 55
Justice Minister Yariv Levin decided to publish regulations lowering the passing grade of the June Israel Bar Association exam to 55, aiming to boost the low 42.65% passing rate.
Israelis File Record 52,401 Ongoing Powers of Attorney in 2025
A new report by the Administrator General reveals that Israelis deposited 52,401 ongoing powers of attorney in 2025. The number of activated documents rose by 23%, signaling a major shift away from court-appointed guardianship.

At least 93% of businesses may be excluded from the Class Action Law
The Knesset Constitution Committee will discuss an amendment to the law next week. A compromise has been reached, according to which businesses with an annual turnover of up to 9 million shekels will be excluded from the law's scope.
"It's not me, it's the demons": The secrets of the man who terrorized the media in Israel
He smashed windows of newsrooms, left threatening letters in the style of "eventually someone will die," and claimed during interrogation that "demons and spirits" controlled him. A dive into the criminal past and motives of Avraham Hadi — the man who decided to settle scores with the media.
Yariv Levin to receive separate representation in petitions against the Mahash law
Minister of Justice Yariv Levin has been granted separate legal representation in petitions against the Mahash law due to fundamental disagreements with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. The state will cover legal fees amounting to 50,000 shekels.
The Battle for the Ministry of Justice: The Crossroads of the Judicial System
An examination of the Supreme Court's power, the continuation of moves regarding the role of the Attorney General, the issue of the composition of the Judicial Selection Committee, and the importance of establishing a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre. The Ministry of Justice portfolio, considered particularly desirable, will take on a different meaning after the elections.
First publication: Attorney General working to sabotage the establishment of the new DIU
The Attorney General and her staff are actively working to obstruct the creation of the new DIU. c14 has learned that officials are pressuring potential search committee candidates to decline their appointments.
Serious findings in aid organization for the needy: "Established for personal financial gain"
The Registrar of Amutot has filed a petition to liquidate the "Chance Le-Tipat Osher" association, following an investigation by the Corporations Authority which found that it was allegedly established for personal financial gain, while misleading donors and failing to meet legal reporting requirements.
"The First Haredi Supreme Court Justice Will Come From Here": A Quiet Revolution in the Ministry of Justice
Clinics at the Tel Aviv District Attorney's Office and the Ministry of Justice's Department of Counseling and Legislation are opening doors for Haredi students into the heart of the law enforcement system. They participate in drafting legislation, questioning witnesses, and representing the state in court.
Ahead of the Attorney General's response: Levin prepares the ground for implementing the DIU law
On Sunday, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara will submit her response to the Supreme Court regarding the DIU law. She is expected to support an interim injunction against the Ministry of Justice's efforts to paralyze the department's operations.