Military Court of Appeals (Israel)

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The Israeli Military Court of Appeals is the supreme military court of the Israel Defense Forces. It considers and judges over appeals submitted by the Military Advocate General which challenge decisions rendered by the district military tribunals:

• The Central and Air Force District
• The General Staff, Sea Corps, and Home Front District
• The GOC Army Headquarters and Southern District
• The Northern District

Additionally, the Court adjudicates over appeals to the special military tribunals:

• The Special Military Tribunal
• The Naval Military Tribunal
• The Field Tribunals (operated during times of war)

The Court is located in Tel Aviv. As of August 2016, it is presided by Aluf Doron Piles. The president of the court is a member of the General Staff, but is not professionally subordinate to the chief of staff.

See also

• Military Advocate General