Jerusalem District Court

State indicts 19-year-old for alleged revenge rampage in West Bank village after outpost evacuation

According to the indictment, events unfolded after security forces dismantled the outpost “Tzur Misgavi,” prompting dozens of individuals - including Harpaz - to gather in a planned act of revenge.

VIEW OF graffiti sprayed by extremist settlers in the village of Jaba, West Bank, November 18, 2025.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, January 25, 2026, after Superintendent Rinat Saban filed a lawsuit accusing him, according to reports, of blocking her promotion in the police.

Court rejects Ben-Gvir bid to delay promotion case ruling, warns of harm to police independence

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addresses his Otzma Yehudit party faction in the Knesset last month. Under Ben-Gvir, investigations into alleged Jewish nationalist crime have plummeted 73% since 2023, says the writer.

Prosecution opposes Ben-Gvir’s request to freeze ruling requiring promotion of senior officer

National Security minister Iamar Ben Gvir and Supt. Rinat Saban at the District Court in Jerusalem. Ben Gvir has reportedly been blocking Saban’s promotion. January 25, 2026.

Court holds hearing on Ben-Gvir’s refusal to promote lead Netanyahu Case 4000 investigator


Trump calls for Netanyahu pardon or trial cancellation, drawing Israeli backlash

Trump's comments sparked a public storm in Israel on Thursday, with Likud echoing the call. Other figures defended sovereign immunity, saying the US shouldn't interfere,

 US President Donald Trump speaks as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waves following a meeting in the White House, in Washington, US, April 7, 2025.

Netanyahu asks for two-week delay in criminal trial hearings

Hadad asked that the hearing of Netanyahu's criminal trial, which has been taking place twice a week in the Tel Aviv District Court, be suspended for two weeks.

 Israeli 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, June 3, 2025.

Jerusalem District Court orders seizure of PA funds in Dee family terror lawsuit

Rabbi Leo Dee criticized the PA’s “pay for slay” system, which pays monthly stipends to the families of Palestinian terrorists killed while attacking Israelis.

 RABBI LEO Dee addresses the media after news emerged that his wife had died of the wounds she sustained in the Jordan Valley attack earlier this month.

Netanyahu's weekly testimonies in corruption trial reduced to two

Jerusalem District Court cut the amount weekly trial testimonies from three to two, citing political and security complexities, while the prosecution objects to the reduction.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testifies in his trial, December 10, 2024 (illustrative)

Prosecution challenges Netanyahu request to change trial schedule

The prosecution said on Sunday that Netanyahu had said repeatedly that he would be able to continue as prime minister and defendant.

 Israeli 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, February 17, 2025.

'Al-Qassam is on the lookout': Police arrest Palestinian for terror incitement, support for Hamas

The suspect, reportedly living illegally in Jerusalem, was found to have shared inflammatory content on social media that glorified Hamas and encouraged violence.

 A photo circulated by a suspect of terror incitement with a photo of IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi in a crosshair.

Court rules that compensation payments to terrorist victims from Second intifada to be doubled

The Jerusalem District Court has ruled that a lien to secure compensation payments to victims of terrorism from the Second Intifada will be doubled to NIS 1 Billion.

President of the Shurat HaDin organization, Attorney Nitsana Darshan Leitner.

PA ordered to pay millions in compensation for imprisoning, torturing collaborators with Israel

The rulings describe severe cases of torture endured by the plaintiffs, including serious physical injuries, sleep deprivation, and psychological abuse.

District Court of Jerusalem

Netanyahu’s lawyer requests court hearing on security arrangements during PM’s testimony

The Jerusalem Regional Court bench on Wednesday ordered court management and the Shin Bet to procure by December 2 a report on the expected security arrangements.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walking outside his office at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem on November 11, 2024.

Court rejects PM Netanyahu's request to delay trial testimony

"We set December 2, 2024, as the start date for the defense stage, having considered all relevant factors, including the state of war," the court judges said.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walking outside his office at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem on November 11, 2024.