Unique Legislative Initiative – A Ray of Hope for Jews in the Diaspora
In the face of the alarming resurgence of antisemitism worldwide, and particularly in European countries, the law firm ABITBOL & ASSOCIATES is leading a legislative initiative in cooperation with the Minister of Diaspora Affairs, Mr. Amichai Shikli, and the Minister of Justice, Mr. Yariv Levin, with the aim of filling a legal vacuum.The proposed bill seeks to amend the Criminal Procedure Code in order to allow Israeli courts to try, even in the absence of the accused, perpetrators of murders and hate crimes committed against Jews abroad. A Legislative Gap and the Need to Reform Existing...
Read MoreWhen Justice Fails to Recognize Antisemitism
https://www.abitbol-associes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WhatsApp-Video-2025-12-18-at-22.25.20.mp4 When the French Justice System Fails to Recognize Antisemitism: Dr. Debborah Abitbol’s Analysis on i24News Abitbol & Associés Launches a Very Important Legislative Initiative to Protect Victims of Antisemitism Worldwide Appearing on i24News, Dr. Debborah Abitbol, partner at Abitbol & Associés, addressed a judicial decision that deeply shocked the Jewish community: the acquittal of a nanny accused of poisoning a traditional Jewish family, without the criminal court recognizing the...
Read MoreReal Estate in Israel: A Unique Tax Opportunity for Transfers Between a Company and Its Shareholder in 2025
The temporary provision (Hora’at Sha’a) adopted on December 31, 2024, as part of the Economic Efficiency Law (Hok HaHit’ya’alut HaKalkalit) for the 2025 fiscal year introduces an exceptional tax mechanism for the transfer—among other assets—of real estate owned by closely held companies (Havrot Me’atim) to their shareholders.This measure is part of a broader reform concerning the taxation of undistributed profits (Masui Revahim Lo Mechulakim). This article focuses primarily on real estate transfers, although other assets listed on the company’s balance sheet may also be eligible, depending...
Read MoreDoes a Waiver Clause in a Divorce Agreement Protect Against All Future Legal Claims?
When a divorce agreement is approved by a court or rabbinical court, it receives the status of a judgment, and its contents cannot be challenged after the appeal period expires. The provisions of the agreement become final and binding, and in most cases, any legal action initiated afterward will face significant legal hurdles. This also applies when one party wishes to challenge a waiver clause often included in divorce agreements, which states: “Subject to the obligations of the husband/wife under this agreement and subject to its approval, the husband/wife hereby waives any claim...
Read MoreYes, It Is Possible to Enforce Parenting Time Without Going to Court!
A couple decides to divorce. After this sad and painful process, a judgment is issued or a divorce agreement is drafted and granted the status of a court ruling, defining the parenting time each parent has with their children. In both cases, the parents are obligated to respect the custody and visitation arrangements exactly as written. Unfortunately, not every parent respects the visitation schedule set out in the judgment or agreement. There are cases in which one of the parents—usually the custodial parent—refuses to transfer the child to the other parent, justifying it by claiming that...
Read MoreLes conséquences du maintien d’une résidence fiscale en France en l’absence de toute déclaration des avoirs et comptes détenus à l’étranger
Alors même que selon les textes locaux voire même conventionnels un déménagement en Israël fixerait une nouvelle résidence fiscale dans ce dernier pays, l’aspect déclaratif français du changement de résidence fiscale maintiendrait une résidence fiscale en France en l’absence de toute déclaration du contribuable concerné. Ainsi, et jusqu’à questionnement des Administrations fiscales concernées, il pourra être détenu, à tord généralement, une double résidence fiscale en France (maintenue) et en Israël (de facto), et dont certaines conséquences vous seront explicitées ci-après. Etant à...
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