Jerusalem District Court

Netanyahu trial resumes as defense phase moves beyond prime minister

Sunday’s hearing focused primarily on organizing the witness schedule and determining which defense witnesses will be called, rather than hearing new evidence.

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A man takes a selfie with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during Likud party primary elections ahead of Israel’s general election in October, in Jerusalem, Monday, August. 17, 2026.
An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish man walks in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of east Jerusalem, on November 17, 2025.

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.

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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

Dardik is suspected of involvement in attacks against Palestinians and other nationalist-motivated offenses, including a suspected attack in March.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

The court upheld the administrative restriction order but ruled that a third party cannot be compelled to participate, requiring alternative arrangements.

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Netanyahu trial: Court allows prosecution to treat key witness as hostile

A key witness for the prosecution changed her testimony and accused investigators of political pressure against her.

DECEMBER 13, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, YONAH JEREMY BOB
Yifat Ben-Hai Segev seen after a court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on December 13, 2022.

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.