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High Court Orders Review of Controversial Kestelman Case

12/16/2025

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The High Court of Israel ordered Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to review the Yuval Kestelman case, setting a February deadline.
The court found the state acted improperly by refusing to consider the family's appeal over the closure of the investigative file into Kestelman’s death.
This ruling raises concerns about how the case has been handled within the legal system.
The decision implies the state must reassess the family's appeal.

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Story summary

The High Court of Israel ordered Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to review the Yuval Kestelman case, setting a February deadline.
The court found the state acted improperly by refusing to consider the family's appeal over the closure of the investigative file into Kestelman’s death.
This ruling raises concerns about how the case has been handled within the legal system.
The decision implies the state must reassess the family's appeal.