Jerusalem District Court

Ben-Gvir to promote senior police officer Ruti Hauslich on court recommendation

He has also requested that the A-G express her position regarding “someone who impersonates and uses a title that was not given to them in the Knesset."

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026.

Israeli court gives Ben-Gvir 10 days to explain why he blocked police officer's promotion

The order came just one day after Ben-Gvir’s legal representatives spent hours before the High Court of Justice defending against petitions seeking his removal from office.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 5, 2026.

Prosecution asks court to provide Shin Bet opinion said to support Netanyahu trial delay

The prosecution asks the court to review a Shin Bet opinion regarding Netanyahu’s testimony cancellation request, emphasizing the need for transparency and proper procedure in the trial.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
District Court of Jerusalem

Netanyahu trial resumes next week: What to watch as cross-examination returns - explainer

The trial remains deep in the testimony phase in Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000, with Case 4000 emerging as one of the defining legal and political sagas of Netanyahu’s era.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Former gov’t official: Filber blocked us from acting for the public interest

Former Communications Ministry official Yair Hakak said he felt "we were prevented from making professional decisions."

NOVEMBER 28, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
District Court of Jerusalem

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
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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
The headquarters of Arab Bank in Amman, Jordan

Attorney representing Netanyahu also defending bank connected to terrorism

Terror victims and their families have been suing the Arab Bank for providing financial services to Palestinian terrorists since 2004.

JULY 17, 2022ByTZVI JOFFRE
Attorney of former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Boaz Ben Tzur arrives for a court hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem on January 17, 2022

Netanyahu paints picture of Sara, Hadas Klein as close friends

Defense tries to undermine claim of gifts under duress.

JULY 13, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Hadas Klein arrives to a court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on July 13, 2022.

New A-G takes ownership of case, backs Netanyahu prosecution on darkest day

The court noted that they can convict a defendant even on facts outside of the indictment.

MAY 31, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen smiling at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on May 23, 2022.

Filber tries to explain contradictory answers about Netanyahu’s role

Defense confronts him over his denying ex-PM scheme in 2017.

MAY 10, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Shlomo Filber, former director general of the Communications Ministry court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem, May 10, 2022.