Jerusalem District Court

Jerusalem prosecutors indict 23-year-old over alleged contact with Iranian agent

According to the indictment, Jaber came into contact in January with a Telegram user identified as “Joan” after looking for temporary work in a Telegram group.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
An illustrative image of an Iranian agent in the backdrop of an Iranian flag.
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.

Rinat Saban receives promotion as Ben-Gvir appeals court order

The appeal seeks to overturn the Feb. 9 court order for Saban’s promotion and the March 18 clarification making it effective retroactively if Ben-Gvir did not sign by March 23.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, July 17, 2025

Israel Police officer files contempt motion against Ben-Gvir over stalled promotion

Rinat Saban files contempt motion against Ben-Gvir, demanding her promotion as ordered by the court. Political interference in police appointments is at the center of the dispute.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
VIEW OF graffiti sprayed by extremist settlers in the village of Jaba, West Bank, November 18, 2025.

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.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Court rejects Orthodox Church’s appeal, delays Jerusalem land sale

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat welcomed the court’s decision, and said that the municipality under his leadership will not allow residents to be harmed because of the real estate deal.

OCTOBER 24, 2017ByUDI SHAHAM
A Greek Orthodox priest watches pilgrims roam around the ancient church of nativity, where many Christians believe Jesus was born.