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.

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

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

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


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.

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.

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

District Court of Jerusalem

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walking through the Knesset, wearing a mask amid the coronavirus pandemic