jurisdiction

Hungary joined several other countries that have voiced opposition to the ICC’s move against Israel.

IDF & Security / Politics / Police and Crime / The Courts / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Magistrate Court Refusing to Rule on IDF General's Jurisdiction Inside the 'Green Line'

Attorney Hajbi questioned just how dangerous police really considered his client to be if they had let three weeks lapse between the day they discovered his absence and the day they picked him up.

Emes Ve-Emunah

Netanyahu's Mistake

By Harry Maryles

In every move the Prime Minster has taken since the Presidential election, he has had complete U.S. support. Now Israel has taken a step backward.

US / The Courts / News Briefs

U.S. Sanctions 2 Lebanese Charities with Hamas Ties

By JTA

The United States is imposing financial penalties on two Lebanese charities that raise money for Hamas.

The Muqata

The Mount of Olives Declaration

By Orat@Muqata

The main holiday events took place on the last day of Sukkot, Hoshana Raba. The Gaon would lead the people around the Temple Mount, and then the crowd made its way to the Mount of Olives. After they climbed the mountain, they circled it seven times. A monumental stone marked the spot where God looked over the Temple Mount. The Gaon would sit on this stone as he spoke to the assembled crowd.

Politics / Settlements

Cabinet Appoints Scourge of Settlers as Deputy Attorney General

By Daniel Tauber

Israel's cabinet approved today the appointment of Shai Nitzan to the position of Deputy Attorney General for Special Assignments. Nationalist activists and politicians say that as Deputy State Prosecutor for eight years Nitzan had a left-wing, anti-settlement, anti-nationalist agenda.

Analysis

Israel Preparing for al-Qaeda on its Borders

By Yaakov Lappin

The past decade has shown that the al-Qaeda network thrives in failed states, setting down roots in areas where central governments no longer exercise a clear monopoly of arms or jurisdiction. From Pakistan to Iraq to Mali, adherents of the global jihadi movement are seeking a safe haven to set up training camps, plot terror attacks, and spread their fundamentalist ideology.

Eye on "Palestine" / Global / News Briefs

Palestinians Lose Attempt to Sue Israelis for 'War Crimes' On a Technicality – International Court Prosecutors Leave Opening for Future Suits

By Jewish Press Staff

In a key defeat for NGO "Lawfare", the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Tuesday decided that it does not have jurisdiction to begin an investigation over cases related to the 2008-09 Gaza War because "Palestine" is not a state. But this victory over Israel's Palestinian foes may not be long lasting.