High Court of Justice

The court is considering several petitions against a law passed in June that removes PID from the State Attorney’s Office and places it more directly under the Justice Ministry.

During the hearing, the justices sharply criticized the state. Justice Gila Canfy-Steinitz asked the state's representative: "Under what law or procedure were the funds transferred?"

"The District Court decided not to intervene in the Likud court's decision, why should we intervene where the District Court found no problem?" Justice Grosskopf said.

Police reported in February that they had completed their investigative work, although the majority assumed for the purposes of the ruling that the investigation itself had not formally concluded.

Justices questioned whether they could override the legislature, while pressing for practical solutions before next week’s deadline.

“I congratulate the prime minister on his clear response to the criminal attorney-general,” said Ben-Gvir. “Deep-state officials have no authority whatsoever to remove ministers from office."

Justice Alex Stein’s order blocks the implementation of all transfers approved during Tuesday’s session, except for funding designated for civilian emergency expenses.

Israeli courts have historically required governments to exercise greater restraint when making senior or long-term appointments that could bind the next government.

The petitioners asked the court to strike down the restrictions, arguing that they violated the rights of Palestinians who depend on UNRWA for education, health care and other assistance.

The petition was filed by 10 Palestinian residents, together with Adalah and Gisha. UNRWA itself is not a petitioner in the case.