Analysis: Olmert Has Last Word on Eve of Prison Day, Defending an Abysmal Record...

Olmert was a cheerleader for the eviction of close to 10,000 Jews from the Gaza Strip and the withdrawal of IDF forces from Gaza.

Former PM Ehud Olmert Enters Prison Today

Ehud Olmert is the first prime minister in Israel to serve a prison term.

Is Obama Entitled to Appoint Scalia Replacement?

Justice Kennedy was appointed to the Court during an election year, but generally new Justices are not seated then.

Netanyahu Testifies at Supreme Court: Gas Regulator Harmed Israeli Geopolitical Interests

With the pesky commissioner out, Netanyahu went about protecting the deal by using Article 52 of the Antitrust Law.

PM Olmert, Two More Holy Land Hotel Defendants to Start Prison Terms

On Monday a new chapter will be written in Israel's annals of politics and crime.

Death of US Supreme Court Justice Scalia Throws Match into Already Inflamed Election

Both top Senate Republicans have already announced that the next president - not Obama - should get to pick Scalia's replacement.

Olmert Gets Extra Month, Will Be First PM Behind Bars

Last December, Israel's Supreme Court reduced Olmert's sentence to a year and a half from six years for bribery.

Court Rules Against Boy Who Sang Israel’s National Anthem on Temple Mount

Fuah pointed out that he broke no laws, but the judge ruled that even freedom of expression and protection of our national symbols have limits.

Adelson’s Lawyer Tells Court the Billionaire Does Not Own ‘Israel Today’

Sivan Ochshorn Dumont runs Yisrael Hayom, which is owned by her stepfather, the casino mogul.

Arab Carjackers on Trial, Kicked Female Motorist to the Highway

Nairokh forced open the driver's side door and started pulling her by her hair to force her out of the jeep.

Gas Outline Surprise: Netanyahu Asking to Appear before Supreme Court

The main argument against the deal has been the use by Netanyahu in his role as Economy Minister of the notorious section 52 of Israel's Antitrust Law, bypassing the state regulator.

Israel Demolishes 26 Arab Structures, Jews Fear ‘Proportionate’ Destruction of Outposts

The illegal structures were paid for with European Union funding, one more example of the EU actively violating the law in Judea and Samaria.

Hezbollah Terror Cell Busted by US Drug Enforcement Administration

A Hezbollah terror cell has been charged with drug trafficking in Europe by the US Drug Enforcement Administration.

Kahane’s Grandson Gets 4 More Administrative Detention Months, Still on Hunger Strike

Last week, the hunger striking Ettinger collapsed in his cell and was treated by a prison doctor.

Justice Minister to New AG: Beware the Powers that Fought your Nomination

"Hold on to your independence and stay loyal to the truth."

Richard Dreyfuss Playing Fellow New Yorker Bernie Madoff in ABC Mini-Series [video]

"I am the logical person to play the role, I am clearly a New Yorker, I've made a career out of playing college-educated, Upper West Side Jewish men."

Documents Show Eichmann Begged for his Life

"I declare once again, as I've done in court: I loath as the greatest crimes the atrocities committed against the Jews."

Kahane’s Grandson on Hunger Strike Lost Consciousness

He has been kept behind bars for close to six months by the decree of Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon, without charges or evidence.

Swedish PM Is Right, You Can’t Blame Muslim Refugees for Rise in Rapes

Still, the Sweden Democrats Party insists that the high number of rape reports is due to the influx of Muslim immigrants.

Shaked Closing Barn Door After Several Ministerial Horses Flee

The amendment is being submitted against the background of several cases of disgraced senior public servants attracting much public attention.

Kahane’s Grandson on Hunger Strike

His attorney said he is being threatened every day by Palestinian prisoners.

Former PM Olmert Appeals Talansky Case

Former PM Ehud Olmert appeared in Supreme Court to appeal his jail sentence in the Talansky case.

Israeli Arab Gets 3 Years for Joining ISIS

The sentences of three and four years are among the heaviest ever imposed in Israel for illegal association.

Justice Minister Wins Battle Against Chief Rabbi over Appointment of Rabbinate Judges

As of Monday morning, JNi.media has learned that the attempt to change the rules of selecting permanent rabbinic judges has been rescinded, due mostly to the stern response of the Justice Minister.

When It Rains It Pours: Hague Claims Tribunal Orders US to Pay Iran $1.7...

Leibovitch v. Kerry was looking to enjoin the Obama administration from releasing the $100 billion in frozen Iranian assets at the conclusion of the nuclear deal with Iran.

Next AG Supports Forcing Arab Claimants to Accept Alternative Land

Peace Now Secretary-General Yariv Oppenheimer was not amused, accusing Mandelblit of supporting his future agenda as AG from the vantage point of his current position as adviser.

State Attorney: Cannot Defend Deri Appointment in High Court

The Knesset debate on the appointment was as raucous as they come, but, surprisingly, the United Arab List abstained. They like Deri.

Analysis: High Court Calls Deri Appointment Reversible But Orders No Injunction

The next Interior Minister in Netanyahu's cabinet is certified to serve, both according to the Talmud and according to the Supreme Court in Jerusalem.

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