The new law in action: 21 months in prison for violating a court order - setting a precedent in Israel
The Hadera Magistrate's Court sentenced Baha Gaber to 21 months in prison for violating a restraining order under the new law against organized crime. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first sentence of its kind in Israel.
The Hadera Magistrate's Court sentenced Baha Gaber to 21 months in prison for violating a restraining order under the new law against organized crime. This is believed to be the first sentence of its kind in Israel. The violations included traveling in a private car and making contact with individuals he was prohibited from contacting. In December 2025, the Haifa District Court issued a restraining order, which became permanent and was extended. Gaber's defense attorney argued that the law is unprecedented and draconian, infringing on fundamental rights, and that the violations were minor and did not involve independent criminal offenses endangering human life. The article notes that this represents active and uncompromising deterrence.