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.

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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

In the decision handed down by Judge David Gidoni, the court held that the mere filing - or even stated intention to file - an appeal does not in itself justify freezing a judgment.

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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

Judge David Gidoni ruled Feb 9 that Ben-Gvir’s refusal to approve Saban’s promotion, despite support from Commissioner Levy and senior officials, was “extremely unreasonable.”

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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

The petition alleges that Ben-Gvir unlawfully delayed Saban’s promotion from superintendent to chief superintendent despite the completion of all professional requirements and police recommendations.

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Jerusalem man given 11 year sentence for multiple sex crimes against women

Yitzhak Sharifi targeted single mothers who were experiencing serious economic hardship and exploited them, economically and sexually.

JUNE 3, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yitzhak Sharifi is brought for a court hearing sentence at the Jerusalem District court, on May 30, 2023. Photo by Flash90

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.