Israel Bar Association

Israel Bar Association:

Lawyer who supported 10/7 massacre permanently disbarred

Mohammad Alian, father of terrorist who murdered three in Jerusalem, permanently disbarred from Israel Bar Association for supporting October 7th massacre.

On the day of the strike

Haifa Bar Association hosts family fun day

While thousands of businesses closed today in solidarity with the families of hostages, the Haifa District Bar Association held a 'day of fun' for the families of lawyers.

Petition calls to cancel Bar Association decision on strike

Attorney Eran Ben Ari filed an urgent petition to cancel the Israel Bar Association's decision to encourage employees not to come to work on Sunday.

Attorney General:

'The regime is changing right before our eyes'

The Attorney General warned of a decline in the rule of law under the pretext of national security.

Captivity survivor:

Before the IDF entered Rafah my captors deliberately starved me

At legal forum, hostage Omer Wenkert recounts 420 days of Hamas captivity marked by isolation, starvation, and abuse: 'They came to me once in never.'

How much the Bar Association spent to fight judicial reform?

The Israel Bar Association has revealed that it spent around one million NIS in its battle against Justice Minister Yariv Levin and the proposed judicial reform. This is the breakdown.

MK Benny Gantz:

'Netanyahu is not a murderer; I condemn incitement against him'

Chairman of National Unity Party, MK Benny Gantz, condemns attacks against PM, but criticizes him: 'He has lost his way.'

'Welcome to the Dictatorship Conference'

Participants of the Bar Association Conference in Tel Aviv encountered a giant sign hung by Noam party activists: 'This dictatorship must be changed, and soon.'

President Herzog:

'Don't dare to continue the judicial reform'

President Isaac Herzog spoke out against the plans to resume the judicial reform legislation that was stalled by the beginning of the war.

Compromise with opposition?

Dramatic proposal for makeup of Judicial Selection Committee

Former minister Haim Ramon proposes: Two additional representatives from opposition instead of representatives of Israel Bar Association.

US profs slam bar assoc. for refusing to adopt IHRA definition

Law academics release petition urging American Bar Association to reconsider after giving in to pressure from left wing activists.

AJC slams bar association motion for removing IHRA support

American Bar Association resolution against antisemitism originally contained language supporting IHRA definition.

Report:

Bar Association head to resign over sexual harassment claims

Israel Bar Association Avi Himi, a leading opponent of Netanyahu government's judicial reform, to resign over sexual harassment claims.

Israel Bar Association head accused of sexual harassment

Minister Ben-Gvir calls on Israel Bar Association head Avi Himi to resign following allegations against him.

Activists urge US bar association to reject antisemitism measure

Progressive groups call on ABA not to pass resolution supporting IHRA definition of antisemitism.

Bar Association mobilizes to fight violence in Arab sector

'The crisis that is plaguing Arab society these days and harming innocent victims must prompt Israeli society to action.'

Justice Minister:

'Judiciary is less democratic'

New Justice Minister Amir Ohana explains approach to legal system at ceremony to certify new lawyers.

Former Bar Association head demands apology and NIS 5 million

Effi Naveh sends letter to Army Radio and Hadas Shteif demanding apology and compensation, making clear if his demands are unmet he will sue

Bar Association head complains to police of stolen cell phone

Retiring Chairman files police complaint on theft of his mobile phone, its breach and use of materials contained therein.

Israel Bar Association chief resigns amid sex scandal

Effie Naveh, who reportedly appointed judges in exchange for sexual favors, resigns as head of the Israel Bar Association.

Factor Law for Residents approved by Knesset Committee

Law approved despite Israel Bar Association opposition, who intends to petition Supreme Court if law is approved later this week as planned.

Appeal to remove Shaked ally from Judicial Selection Committee

Appeal to High Court demands that Israeli Bar Association head Effie Naveh leave prestigious committee after bizarre criminal probe

Lawyers sign pact to defend Israel worldwide

Lawyers from two dozen countries sign pact to defend Israel worldwide, Likud minister says network will thwart de-legitimization of Israel.

Likud Minister: We are going on the offensive

Public Security Minister encourages funding unifying projects instead of BDS, demands cessation of payments to Palestinian Authority.

Only 34% pass Israeli bar exam

For first-time exam takers, passage rate was 49%. For second-time takers, 25%. For third time or more takers, 5%.

'Amona evacuees living in shocking conditions'

Chief Rabbi discusses his visit with former residents of Amona, says the overcrowding is 'unimaginable.'

Less than 50% of students pass Israel's bar exam

44% of students pass bar exam, most are university graduates.

Why does the media hate the police commissioner?

Speaking with Arutz Sheva, police officials explain the media storm around Alshich's Ethiopia comments yesterday.

Bar Association: Sara Netanyahu's lawyer 'incited against judge'

Israel Bar Association in rare condemnation of Netanyahu's lawyer for 'besmirching court,' after condemning 'one-sided' ruling.

Herzog, Attorney General eat together despite investigation

Pair sat next to each other during meal even though Herzog under investigation. His office: Nothing suspicious, wasn't closed meeting.

An extra six months of preparing coffee for legal interns?

Proposal to extend law internships by an extra half-year is met with particularly harsh criticism.

Man Blasted as 'Anti-Zionist' Wins Bar Association Vote

Oddly, Efi Naveh was supported by the Jewish Home although he promoted a non-Zionist Arab to key committee.

Call to Oust 'Anti-Zionists' from Bar Association

Im Tirtzu warns against One Association faction, running for leadership in June 16 polls; calls on nationalists to vote.

Weinstein to Rabbi Lau: I Hope You're Not Mad at Me

After denying Chief Rabbi outside representation in kashrut fraud case, Attorney General provides semi-apology to Rabbi Lau.

Tel Aviv: Crime Organizations Bomb Prosecutor's Car

Car of senior prosecutor who managed cases against crime organizations bombed Thursday amid recent string of crime world murders.

Nationalist Found Innocent, Becomes Lawyer

Nationalist activist Ben-Gvir is certified as a lawyer, after years of opposition from the Bar Association due to his clashes with police.

PM Folds on Bar Association Bill

Prime Minister Netanyahu backed off from presenting the Bar Association Bill for its final Knesset vote, after a media blitz by the left.

Knesset Approves Judge Selection Committee Bill

Bar Association's representatives on the Judicial Selection Committee to be chosen by a majority of its National Council.