Jerusalem District Court

Ben-Gvir to sign off on Ruti Hauslich promotion after court pressure

The court then gave that notice the force of a decision and deleted the petition as moot, while leaving open the question of legal costs.

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026, following a lawsuit filed by Superintendent Ruti Hauslich accusing him, according to reports, of blocking her promotion in the police.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026.

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.

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

Netanyahu trial: Court hearing PM’s motion to dismiss corruption charges

The state prosecution on Thursday night requested that the court reject the defendants’ motions.

DECEMBER 6, 2020ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Lawyers Boaz Ben Zur and Amit Hadad arrive to the District Court in Jerusalem for a court hearing as part of the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on December 1, 2020.

Judges express skepticism over Leifer’s Supreme Court extradition appeal

The judges expressed skepticism on several occasions to the claims by Leifer’s defense attorneys.

DECEMBER 3, 2020ByJEREMY SHARON
Malka Leifer, a former Australian school principal who is wanted in Australia on suspicion of sexually abusing students, walks in the corridor of the Jerusalem District Court accompanied by Israel Prison Service guards, in Jerusalem

Court ruling shows easier path for young Arabs to gain Israeli citizenship

Population Authority compelled to publish rules for applicants aged 18-21

NOVEMBER 26, 2020ByJOSHUA SHUMAN/THE MEDIA LINE
District Court of Jerusalem

NGO to High Court: Here is how AG flopped letting PM off in Stock Affair

NOVEMBER 21, 2020ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Israeli workers hang a large billboard with a picture Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as part of a protest of business owners against the Coronavirus Restrictions, November 12, 2020.

A-G decides limits on Netanyahu's powers during trial

In addition, Netanyahu would be banned from involvement in the Communications Ministry

NOVEMBER 2, 2020ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Attorney General of Israel, Avichai Mandelbli speaks at the 17th annual Jerusalem Conference of the 'Besheva' group, on February 24, 2020.

The ruling to extradite Malka Leifer takes us one step closer to justice

Leifer is expected to appeal to the Supreme Court. If that fails, she will finally be on her way to Australia.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Malka Leifer, An Ultra orthodox teacher wanted in Australia for child sex abuse, seen on a screen via a video link during a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on July 29, 2020.

Netanyahu's trial to start January 2021, calling witnesses 3 times a week

The judge in Netanyahu's case said it was impossible to hold a trial if Netanyahu's lawyers continue to complain about whether they are being paid.

JULY 19, 2020ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Lawyers prepare for the second hearing of Prime Minister Benajmain Netanyahu's trial, July 19, 2020

Final request to block Greek Orthodox property sale to Jewish NGO denied

Appeal was filed by the patriarchate after the church sold the land to Ateret Cohanim in 2004.

JUNE 27, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Magnanimous Zionists should save the New Imperial Hotel and Jaffa Gate

Netanyahu is running scared

None of the ministers, members of Knesset or partners I had during my years in politics, were part of my decision to resign from my role as prime minister.

MAY 28, 2020ByEHUD OLMERT
A PROTEST against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.

Will Netanyahu's trial take place in the courtroom or on the street?

The prime minister’s agents are trying to entrench a perception among the public that he is facing a political – rather than a criminal – trial.

MAY 27, 2020ByYEDIDIA STERN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walking through the Knesset, wearing a mask amid the coronavirus pandemic