Jerusalem District Court

Netanyahu lawyer likens trial to Eichmann's as judges reiterate Case 4000 bribery concerns

The panel, headed by Judges Rivka Friedman-Feldman, Moshe Bar-Am, and Oded Shaham, ruled on Wednesday that proceedings would return to Jerusalem after Netanyahu completed his testimony.

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PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing in his trial, at the District Court in Jerusalem on June 29, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025

Netanyahu asks to shorten, cancel testimony days as judges push to finish Case 2000

Netanyahu is currently being cross-examined in Case 2000, the media-corruption case involving his conversations with Yediot Aharonot publisher Arnon “Noni” Mozes ahead of the 2015 election.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Netanyahu testimony canceled again at last minute for security-diplomatic reasons

The hearing, which had been scheduled to continue at 9:30 a.m. in the Tel Aviv District Court building, was expected to focus on Netanyahu’s cross-examination in Case 2000.

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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.

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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J'lem Municipality employee blackmailed for years over sexual orientation

Three suspects from Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim allegedly began blackmailing the victim over two years ago and extorted more than NIS 2 million from him.

MAY 3, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jerusalem municipality

Netanyahu trial moved to February 8 due to coronavirus lockdown

The hearing had originally been scheduled for January 13.

JANUARY 11, 2021ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu, wearing a face mask, stands inside the courtroom at the Jerusalem District Court as his trial opens on May 24.

Netanyahu trial postponed by coronavirus lockdown

The order could potentially push the calling of witnesses to right before or right after election day.

JANUARY 9, 2021ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, JEREMY SHARON
‘A PERSON’S trust in a fair trial is similar’: Opening the trial against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court on May 24

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