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. 


 Haredim protest against the IDF draft outside Tel Hashomer recruitment base, April 28. 2025.

Gov’t failing to sanction haredi draft dodgers, says A-G

 View of the Re'im music festival massacre, in southern Israel, January 16, 2025.

'Entire attack livestreamed on Facebook': Oct 7. victim relatives file lawsuit against Meta

Defense Minister Israel Katz on a tour in the Gaza Strip, August 5, 2025.

'IDF will carry out government policy,’ says Katz, amid Gaza occupation rumors


Out of Hamas' hands: COGAT approves mechanism to distribute Gaza aid with local merchants

The move comes as the pressure on Israel surrounding the humanitarian catastrophe in the enclave reached new heights in the past few weeks.

Palestinians walking at the market in Gaza City, on July 21, 2025.

High Court blocks govt. decision to fire A-G, draws cabinet ire

The decision still has to pass a judicial review, so Baharav-Miara has not officially been ousted from her role.

Attorney-general Gali Baharav-Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, April 27, 2025

A-G: Gov't dismissal of chief prosecutor while PM on criminal trial is illegal

The government is slated today to push through a final vote to dismiss Baharav-Miara. What will likely happen next is that the High Court of Justice will provide a judicial review of the decision.

 ATTORNEY-GENERAL Gali Baharav-Miara attends a meeting of the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee in April. Israeli democracy is actually shockingly half-baked, the writer argues.

Two teens indicted for accidentally killing their friend

Two teens face charges in the shooting death of Ori Portal, who was struck in the chest after one of them accidentally pulled the trigger.

 MDA Ambulance

Gov't explains ministerial committee to fire A-G: Current legal framework left us no choice

The position comes after the justice minister failed to fill committee positions to dismiss Baharav-Miara.

 Newly appointed Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara seen during a welcome ceremony for her in Jerusalem on February 8, 2022.

State will halt funding for at-risk haredi yeshivot with students who don’t draft 

The petition notes that many of these students are not studying Torah in a consistent manner, and often work off-the-books - in violation of the conditions for military exemption.

HAREDI DEMONSTRATORS protest in Jerusalem on July 23, 2025.

Public Defender's Office: Alarming rise in crime committed by normative people due to Oct. 7, war

Many ordinary, normative citizens were suddenly faced with criminal procedures, as more and more cases of domestic violence and poverty were opened - all against the backdrop of trauma. 

 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempt, April 27, 2025.

Court releases to house arrest settler suspected of killing Palestinian activist in West Bank

Hathaleen was allegedly shot by Yinon Levi, an extremist previously sanctioned by the Biden administration, the UK, and Canada. 

Israeli soldiers at the scene a Palestinian was shot for throwing stones, in the West Bank city of Hebron, July 28, 2025

Detention of crime lord Jarushi extended after surrendering to authorities

Jarushi is considered the lead suspect in the intense blackmailing of a money exchange business in southern Tel Aviv, police said at the hearing.

 The cage bars of a prison cell (Illustrative).

Gaza Flotilla ‘Handala’: Deportation hearings expected for 13 activists

The boat set out from Sicily earlier this month, with the activists and some humanitarian aid supplies. The vessel attempted to break through Israel's maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip.

Activists wash the deck of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship 'Handala' as they prepare to sail for Gaza in an attempt to break a long-standing Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Marsa, Malta August 16, 2024.