Gag Order

Police solve 2019 murder of teen Evyatar Azarzar

The central unit of the Tel Aviv District solved the 2019 murder of teen Evyatar Azarzar and filed a prosecutor’s statement against three suspects from Bnei Brak.

New development in case of murdered teen

Police reported a development in the investigation into the 2019 murder of 18-year-old Evyatar Azarzar. Azarzar was found dead in a pit in an open area near the Morasha junction.

Gag lifted:

Mystery murder case concerns missing soldier Guy Hever

Five suspects were arrested on suspicion of involvement in IDF soldier Guy Hever's murder, but were later released.

Supreme Court publishes name of 'imposter officer'

The Supreme Court has lifted a long-standing publication ban, revealing the identity of the “imposter officer" who infiltrated sensitive Southern Command facilities in the early days of the war.

No significant progress in high-profile murder investigation

Two weeks after 'dramatic development' on 30-year-old murder mystery, no significant breakthroughs have been reported.

Significant development in 30-year-old mystery

Investigation into person who disappeared 30-years-ago, considered one of Israel's most troubling unresolved mysteries, sees significant development.

Suspicions against Lahav 433 commander revealed

The Police Investigation Department has lifted the gag order on the investigation into Commissioner Manny Binyamin on suspicion that he passed sensitive information to figures involved in a major criminal case in the north.

Roman Zadorov receives state compensation following acquittal

Roman Zadorov, acquitted of the 2006 murder of Tair Rada, receives compensation promised to him as part of the settlement agreement, but at his request, a gag order was issued on the amount.

Court bans publication of security-related police investigation

The Ashkelon Magistrates Court has issued an order forbidding publication of any details of a new security investigation, including anything that might identify the suspects.

Several Jews arrested for attack on Arab-Israeli in Jerusalem

Victim left seriously injured. Details of case under gag order.

Police investigate Israeli media

Israeli courts allow police to demand documentation from most Israeli media outlets after media violates Selah murder case gag order.

Honenu head fears jailed Jews may be tortured

Legal aid director 'fears for well-being' of 5 activists, saying vague charges of 'security crimes' are enough to breach 'basic rights.'

Jailed Jews suspected of 'harming Palestinians'

Court clears for publication that nationalist activists are jailed on suspicions they harmed Arabs, but won't specify details.

Attorney: Shin Bet crackdown 'a tragedy for democracy'

Dozens protest outside Petah Tikva courtroom where three Israeli Jews are being tried for an unknown crime; still denied legal counsel.

Duma arson

Duma suspects' lawyers say state breaching their basic rights

Attorneys of Jewish youths arrested on vague suspicions of involvement in deadly arson detail how they can't even meet their clients.

Duma arson gag order: Covering up a failure?

Israel Democracy Institute argues media gag order not meant to protect investigation, but rather to hide state from scrutiny over 'failure.'

No Lead on Shelly Dadon After a Month of Mourning

Traditional 30-day mourning period ends with grave visit, family shocked that there's 'not even a lead to go on.'

Police: 'Gay Bar' Murder was Revenge for Crime

The main suspect, Hagai Felician, had heard that a relative had been sexually attacked by a well-known homosexual.

Israel May Partially Remove 'Prisoner X' Gag Order

Israel is considering reducing the gag order on the “Prisoner X” affair, Internal Security Minister Yitzchak Aharonovitch says.

Netanyahu, Mossad Chief Criticized Over 'Prisoner X' Affair

Government officials pointed fingers at PM Netanyahu and Mossad chief Tamir Pardo over the way they dealt with the “Prisoner X” affair.

Revealed: Possible Negligence Investigated in ‘Prisoner X’ Case

Gag order lifted further: ‘Prisoner X’ had lawyers, family knew of his arrest, investigation was undertaken.