Jerusalem District Court

Petition seeks to block yeshiva project for foreign students on east Jerusalem public land

The petitioners also asked the court, sitting as an Administrative Affairs Court, to freeze the plan while it considers their challenge.

An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish man walks in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of east Jerusalem, on November 17, 2025.
Administrative detainee Tal Yinon Dardik, who is on a hunger strike in prison, arrives at the Jerusalem District Court for a hearing on Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth’s appeal against a decision to release him from administrative detention, August 6, 2026.

Settler suspected of attacks on Palestinians released from house arrest, barred from West Bank

Administrative detainee Tal Yinon Dardik, who is on a hunger strike in prison, arrives at the Jerusalem District Court for a hearing on Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth’s appeal against a decision to release him from administrative detention, August 6, 2026.

Court rejects appeal for settler to serve house arrest at mother-in-law’s West Bank home

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

Two women, four minors indicted in Benayahu Razi case in Jerusalem, face murder charges


Netanyahu's criminal trial to resume Sunday after wartime court freeze

Netanyahu’s corruption trial will resume Sunday after weeks of war-related court disruptions, returning to cross-examination in the high-profile Case 4000 proceedings.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Jerusalem prosecutors indict 23-year-old over alleged contact with Iranian agent

According to the indictment, Jaber came into contact in January with a Telegram user identified as “Joan” after looking for temporary work in a Telegram group.

 An illustrative image of an Iranian agent in the backdrop of an Iranian flag.

Rinat Saban receives promotion as Ben-Gvir appeals court order

The appeal seeks to overturn the Feb. 9 court order for Saban’s promotion and the March 18 clarification making it effective retroactively if Ben-Gvir did not sign by March 23.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, January 25, 2026, after Superintendent Rinat Saban filed a lawsuit accusing him, according to reports, of blocking her promotion in the police.

Israel Police officer files contempt motion against Ben-Gvir over stalled promotion

Rinat Saban files contempt motion against Ben-Gvir, demanding her promotion as ordered by the court. Political interference in police appointments is at the center of the dispute.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, July 17, 2025

State indicts 19-year-old for alleged revenge rampage in West Bank village after outpost evacuation

According to the indictment, events unfolded after security forces dismantled the outpost “Tzur Misgavi,” prompting dozens of individuals - including Harpaz - to gather in a planned act of revenge.

VIEW OF graffiti sprayed by extremist settlers in the village of Jaba, West Bank, November 18, 2025.

Court rejects Ben-Gvir bid to delay promotion case ruling, warns of harm to police independence

In the decision handed down by Judge David Gidoni, the court held that the mere filing - or even stated intention to file - an appeal does not in itself justify freezing a judgment.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, January 25, 2026, after Superintendent Rinat Saban filed a lawsuit accusing him, according to reports, of blocking her promotion in the police.

Prosecution opposes Ben-Gvir’s request to freeze ruling requiring promotion of senior officer

Judge David Gidoni ruled Feb 9 that Ben-Gvir’s refusal to approve Saban’s promotion, despite support from Commissioner Levy and senior officials, was “extremely unreasonable.”

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addresses his Otzma Yehudit party faction in the Knesset last month. Under Ben-Gvir, investigations into alleged Jewish nationalist crime have plummeted 73% since 2023, says the writer.

Court holds hearing on Ben-Gvir’s refusal to promote lead Netanyahu Case 4000 investigator

The petition alleges that Ben-Gvir unlawfully delayed Saban’s promotion from superintendent to chief superintendent despite the completion of all professional requirements and police recommendations.

National Security minister Iamar Ben Gvir and Supt. Rinat Saban at the District Court in Jerusalem. Ben Gvir has reportedly been blocking Saban’s promotion. January 25, 2026.

Family of slain hostage sues UNRWA for alleged role in October 7 kidnapping, murder

The lawsuit names UNRWA, a UNRWA employee alleged to have taken part in the attack, and several current and former senior UNRWA officials as defendants.

Poster of hostage Yonatan Mordechai Samerano during demonstrations for the hostages still held in Gaza.

Court sentences Ronel Fisher to community service, citing severe investigative failures

Ronel Fisherwas convicted as part of a plea deal on charges including attempted mediation of bribery, receiving property obtained through crime, and obstruction of justice.

Ronel Fisher seen after a court hearing in the Fisher case at the Jerusalem District Court, January 13, 2026.