NOTE: I have compiled here the most comprehensive coverage of Israel’s response to the Coronavirus epidemic in terms of cyber-tools being used and their impact on human rights. A full list of my related posts is here. Please read and disseminate on social media platforms. Israel’s interim defense minister, Naftali Bennett, has released a ministry […]
BREAKING: Israeli Supreme Court Justice Locked in Influence-Peddling Scandal Takes Leave of Absence
The tentacles of the Efi Naveh influence-peddling scandals have reached into the highest echelons of the Israeli justice system. I reported previously that chief judge of the Tel Aviv District Court, Eitan Orenstein, traded favors with bar association president Naveh to secure promotion to his current position. The latest target is Supreme Court Justice Yosef […]
Israeli Generals and Prime Ministers May Face ICC War Crimes Charges
The International Criminal Court chief prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, announced last week that she planned to open a full-fledged investigation of Israeli leaders (and Palestinian militias) for war crimes during the 2014 Operation Protective Edge. Several months ago, the ICC issued a preliminary request for Israel and Palestinian NGOs to amass evidence that could be used […]
Netanyahu Wins and Will Be Next Prime Minister of the Judeo-Ethno-State
UPDATE: Haaretz columnist Anshel Pfeffer has just tweeted that the final votes tabulated form the IDF count do NOT put Bennett’s New Right party into Knesset. Meretz has also gained a seat. In the midst of a very dark election, these developments are some consolation. Looks like the soldiers vote has not put Bennett/Shaked over […]
