Sarah Ben-Nun

Sarah is the legal affairs correspondent and former night editor for The Jerusalem Post. She split her childhood between Israel and the US, granting her a deep understanding of both communities. After completing her National Service in Israel, Sarah went on to study at Yeshiva University. She holds a BA in Journalism. 


PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the annual opening of the UN General Assembly last September. Israel’s transformation into a pariah state may reach its peak next month at the General Assembly, says the writer.

Netanyahu's legal team pushes back against four day hearing schedule

 IDF soldiers seen in the aftermath of Hamas's Nova music festival massacre in Re'im, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023.

Co-author of Dinah Project to ‘Post’:‘ Blacklisting Hamas is 'historic justice’ for Oct. 7 victims

Hamas terrorists stand guard during a hostage release in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025; illustrative.

Human rights lawyer to ‘Post’: UN blacklisting of Hamas won’t move needle much - interview


Hamas blacklisted by UN for systemic sexual crimes on Oct. 7, puts Israel on notice

The blacklisting of Hamas is a bold, declarative, and diplomatic move, and could have practical implications, but that depends on the next steps that are taken.

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks during a High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., July 28, 2025.

In first, Israeli aid groups appeal gov’t for easier restrictions on int’l aid entry into Gaza

The Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories denied all the claims made in the report, saying that Israel allows and facilitates the entry of aid while Hamas exploits it.

Palestinians carry aid supplies they collected from trucks that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip August 10, 2025.

What is Shabbat life like in the most populated Jewish municipalities?

NGO report assesses weekend activity options in 53 non-ultra-orthodox municipalities.

Women light the shabbat candles, in Tel Aviv, on June 20, 2025

Yesh Atid submits High Court request to prohibit Levin from interfering with A-G's duties

Supreme Court Deputy Chief Justice Sohlberg issued a temporary order against the A-G's firing on Monday, blocking it from advancing until the court can review the decision.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, December 4, 2024

UN to blacklist Hamas for conflict-related sexual violence committed on Oct. 7, towards hostages

A major player in these efforts that coalesced the evidence and built a pattern model was the Dinah Project, a group of legal and gender experts.

Homes in kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel, which were burned and runied during the October 7 massacre, August 7, 2025.

Netanyahu trial to extend to four days a week, from November

Netanyahu will testify three days of the week, while on the fourth, the court will hear testimonies from other witnesses brought forward by the defense.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at court in Tel Aviv, May 27, 2025.

Zamir on Gaza occupation plan: We will do everything protect hostages, bring them home

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir said on Monday, “We are at the start of a new stage in the fighting in Gaza. We will do everything to protect the hostages and bring them home.”

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits Ground Forces headquarters, July 23 2025

Chief Justice Sohlberg issues temporary order against gov’t firing of A-G

The government decision to dismiss Baharav-Miara passed unanimously early last week.

 Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg.

A-G: State Commission of Inquiry best way to probe Oct. 7, Gaza war

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara emphasized that the more time passes, the harder it will be to investigate October 7 and the Israel-Hamas War.

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Isaac Amit as president of the Supreme Court, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem in February 2025.

Qatargate: Israel Police request extension to Yonatan Urich’s detention terms

Yonatan Urich's detention terms expired on Sunday. He was required to appear for questioning if called, forbidden from leaving the country until August 12.

 Attorney Amit Hadad arrives for a court hearing of Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation, at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, April 1, 2025.