Jerusalem District Court

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.

JANUARY 25, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

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.

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

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.

JANUARY 20, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

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

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.

JANUARY 13, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

the scene where a teenager was killed and three others were injured after being hit by a bus near rally against the recruitment of Ultra orthodox Jews to the IDF, in Jerusalem, January 6, 2026.

Court releases bus driver who fatally rammed haredi teen to three days of house arrest

At the end of the morning hearing, Judge Tamar Bar-Asher ordered the driver to be released after reviewing security footage from the scene.

JANUARY 8, 2026|ByEFRAT FORSHER

Netanyahu trial: Milchan aide testifies PMO chief was worried about jail

Zeev Feldman testified before the Jerusalem District Court regarding Case 1000 of Netanyahu's designee's public corruption trial.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

A court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on March 23, 2022.

Netanyahu's public corruption trial continues with testimony of limo driver

Netanyahu's limousine driver Yonatan Hasson testified on behalf of the prosecution and is expected to be cross-examined for one additional day.

OCTOBER 25, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Court acquits Israeli woman of being an Iranian spy - 4 other defendants may still be convicted

The Jerusalem District Court on Monday acquitted a 50-year-old Iranian-Israeli woman of spying for Tehran, as part of a wider case.

OCTOBER 3, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Iranian agent "Rambud Namdar." (Composite image)

Elections 2022: Amichai Chikli disqualified from running on Likud list

Amichai Chikli's candidacy was barred after MK Gaby Lasky petitioned the Central Election Committee, claiming that he did not resign early enough to be allowed to run on a different list.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022ByELIAV BREUER

AMICHAI CHIKLI: Chose the long short path.

Israeli court dismisses NIS 30b. terrorism-finance case against Arab Bank

In support of the decision, the Jerusalem District Court said the plaintiffs had tried to use Israeli law in the US courts, and yet their claim was still rejected.

AUGUST 16, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB