Central District Court
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Central District Court, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Sports Instructor Charged with Sexual Abuse of Vulnerable Women in Central Israel
Gilboa Dahan, a sports instructor in Netanya, is indicted for sexually abusing five helpless women with intellectual disabilities during sports activities at a care facility. The…
Israeli Couple Indicted for Sexual Abuse of Minor Daughters and Infants
An Israeli couple faces indictment for sexually abusing the woman's minor daughters and family infants, exchanging pedophilic content, and obstructing justice. The prosecution see…
Israeli Police Consider Promoting Officer Who Shot Civilian Amid Ongoing Legal Appeal
Israeli police are considering promoting Chief Inspector Ohad Goldberg, who shot a civilian during an arrest in December 2023, despite an ongoing appeal by the Police Investigatio…
Israeli Court Approves 350 Million Shekel Class Action Against Golda Over Misleading 'Sugar-Free' Ice Cream Labeling
The Central District Court in Lod approved a 350 million shekel class action against Golda ice cream chain for selling "sugar-free" labeled ice cream containing lactose sugar. The…
Israeli Lawyer Arrested for Allegedly Fabricating Evidence in Terror Case in Ramla
Israeli police arrested a lawyer and four others for allegedly coercing minors to give false testimony to exonerate a terror suspect in Ramla. The suspect faces charges of terrori…
Man from Petah Tikva Charged with Rape After Impersonating Holocaust Survivor
Adiel Cohen from Petah Tikva is charged with rape after allegedly impersonating a Holocaust survivor to lure a young woman to her apartment and assault her.
Israeli Court Orders Compensation for Soviet Immigrants Buried Separately in Petah Tikva Cemeteries
The Israeli Supreme Court has mandated compensation for families of Soviet immigrants buried separately in Petah Tikva cemeteries from 2009 to 2017, ruling the practice discrimina…
Court Rejects Request to Transfer Murder Case of Teen to Criminal Mediation
A 15-year-old murder suspect's request to transfer his trial to mediation was denied by the Central District Court, which emphasized the case's public importance and ordered conti…
Israeli Man Faces Charges for Raping Ex-Partner in Front of Their Daughter in Jaffa
A 26-year-old man from Jaffa is charged with raping his ex-partner in their home while their young daughter witnessed the assault. The suspect was arrested after the victim's comp…
Shin Bet Suspected of Leaking Confidential Criminal Data to Journalist Ben Caspit
Right-wing activist Elisha Yarad alleges Shin Bet illegally shared confidential criminal information with journalist Ben Caspit, revealed during a defamation lawsuit over Caspit's…
Israeli Prosecutors Add New Sexual Offense Charges Against Lawyer Idan Dvir
Israeli prosecutors expanded the indictment against lawyer Idan Dvir to include 11 charges involving sexual offenses against female soldiers, including attempted inducement to pro…
Benjamin Yosef Chaim Friedrich Indicted for Murder of Rabbi Amos Guetta in Preplanned Attack
Benjamin Yosef Chaim Friedrich has been indicted for the premeditated murder of Rabbi Amos Guetta in his home. Friedrich confessed to stabbing the rabbi multiple times early morni…
Benjamin Friedrich Indicted for Murder of Rabbi Amos Guetta in Netanya
Benjamin Friedrich has been indicted for the intentional murder of Rabbi Amos Guetta in Netanya on July 1, after stabbing him during a prayer visit. The rabbi's assistant was ligh…
Israeli Court Rules NSO Used Artificial Deal to Avoid $8.6 Million Dividend Tax
An Israeli court ruled that NSO Group's acquisition structure was an artificial deal to evade $8.6 million in dividend tax, rejecting Q Cyber Technologies' appeal and imposing leg…
Itamar Ben Gvir Defends Role Supporting Rape Victim Amid Election Spin Accusations
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attended court after a rape conviction, denying claims his presence was election spin. The victim's family publicly supported his long-t…
Israeli Court Sentences Burglar to 21 Years for Aggravated Rape in Gedera
Barkat Abu Esa was sentenced to 21 years in prison for aggravated rape, child abuse, and burglary in Gedera, after breaking into a home and assaulting a woman in front of her youn…
Israeli Court Sentences Man to 21 Years for Raping Woman in Front of Toddler Son
Barkat Abu Asa was sentenced to 21 years for breaking into a Gedera apartment and raping a woman in front of her two-year-old son. The court cited DNA and cellphone evidence to co…
Haredi Newspaper Editor Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography Near Jerusalem
A 58-year-old Haredi newspaper editor from Kiryat Yearim was arrested for possessing child pornography and is awaiting a court hearing. This follows other recent arrests and convi…
Right-Wing Group Urges Israeli Attorney General to Expedite Ofer Cassif’s Trial Verdict
The right-wing group B’Tselem has urged Israel’s Attorney General to speed up the verdict in Knesset member Ofer Cassif’s trial, citing precedent from the expedited handling of Mi…
MAX Credit to Pay 2.38 Million Shekels in Class Action Settlement Over Card Fees
MAX Credit will pay 2.38 million shekels in a class action settlement after being accused of charging card fees without direct customer notification. Eligible customers will recei…
Father Charged with Raping and Abusing Two Young Children in Central Israel
A man in central Israel is charged with raping his daughter twice and sexually abusing his son over five years, with additional allegations of domestic violence. The prosecution s…
Financial Collapse Halts Construction of 7-Building Housing Project in Kfar Bara
Top Capital and Phoenix seek court intervention to appoint a receiver over a stalled 7-building housing project in Kfar Bara due to Megad Lemishtaken's 65 million shekel debt. Con…
Jason Odeh Convicted of Aggravated Murder of Yelena Greenberg in Rehovot
Jason Odeh was convicted of the aggravated murder of Yelena Greenberg in Rehovot after stabbing her multiple times in 2022. The court dismissed his claim of losing control, and th…
Israel Seeks to Strip Citizenship from Two Security Prisoners Who Planned to Disable Cellcom Network
Israel has requested to revoke the citizenship of two prisoners convicted of aiding Hamas by planning to disable the Cellcom network during wartime. The unprecedented legal move f…
Israeli Court Cites Ongoing Security Threats in Rejecting Appeal Against Settlers' Release
An Israeli court rejected the prosecution's appeal against releasing two settlers who fired shots at a Palestinian vehicle in the West Bank, citing the ongoing security threats se…
Court Approves Sale of Erazim College in Petah Tikva for 1.3 Million Shekels
The Central District Court approved the sale of Erazim College in Petah Tikva to Tzvi Bichler for 1.3 million shekels, enabling the college to continue serving 400 students despit…
15-Year-Old Suspect in Yimno Zalaka Murder Remains Detained Until Trial
A 15-year-old suspect in the murder of Yimno Zalaka in Petah Tikva will stay in detention until his trial, as the court found sufficient evidence against him.
Israeli Court Lifts Electronic Monitoring of Singer Moshiko Mor After 16 Months, Allows Return to Work
After 16 months under electronic monitoring, Israeli singer Moshiko Mor was allowed by the Central District Court to remove his ankle bracelet and return to work, pending a 48-hou…
Tel Aviv Court Approves Class Action Against Pelephone Over Unnotified Price Hikes
The Central District Court approved a class action against Pelephone for raising prices without proper notice, potentially costing the company tens of millions of shekels in refun…
Temporary Trustee Appointed for Cardiocall, AI Startup Detecting Stroke via Voice Analysis
Cardiocall, an Israeli AI startup that detects stroke risks through voice analysis, entered a stay of proceedings with a temporary trustee appointed to manage its assets after fai…
Tel Aviv Luxury Building Inheritance Dispute Ends With Equal Property Split in Divorce Case
A Tel Aviv court ruled against a man seeking unequal division of assets in divorce, upholding his ex-wife's 50% ownership of a luxury building she inherited. The court emphasized…
Father Sentenced to Over 20 Years for Sexual Abuse of Daughter and Partner
A man was sentenced to over 20 years in prison by the Central District Court in Lod for sexually abusing his toddler daughter and partner, with the abuse recorded on camera. He mu…
Likud Cancels Vote on Netanyahu's Personal Slots Proposal Amid Legal Challenges
The Likud party postponed a vote on Netanyahu's proposal to secure personal reserved slots on the party list following court petitions seeking to halt the election process.
Likud Postpones Vote on Personal Slots for Netanyahu Amid Legal Challenges
Likud delayed a vote on Netanyahu's personal reserved slots and primary rules after court petitions challenged the election process.
Man Convicted of Murdering Sister’s Partner Over Air Freshener Dispute in Central Israel
Meir Israel was convicted of intentionally murdering his sister’s partner, Gili Lugasi, in 2024 after a dispute over air freshener in Rishon Lezion. The court ruled the stabbing w…
Cyber Company CEO Sentenced to 10 Years for Sexual Crimes Against Children
Itay Levi, former CEO of a cyber company in Modiin, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually abusing children aged 4 to 12, including filming them naked and forcing sexual…
Israeli Court Sentences Father to 10 Years for Killing Adopted Son in Self-Defense Incident
An Israeli court sentenced Shay Blum to 10 years for killing his adopted son Omri in a July 2023 incident deemed near self-defense but excessive. Omri, who had autism and behavior…
Court Orders Disclosure of Prosecutorial Documents in Michael Ben Ari Case Revealing Election Interference
The Central District Court ordered the release of confidential prosecution documents in Michael Ben Ari's case, revealing that his election campaign influenced the investigation's…
Ayalon Insurance to Compensate Homeowners for Unauthorized Premium Increases in Class Action Settlement
Ayalon Insurance will compensate homeowners for unauthorized premium hikes on home insurance policies from 2015 onward, following a 2022 class action lawsuit. The settlement inclu…
Israeli Court Releases Man Accused of Girlfriend's Negligent Murder to House Arrest with Electronic Monitoring
Ofir Ben David, accused of negligently causing the death of his former partner Hila Malka Or Lehav in May 2024, was released from jail to house arrest with electronic monitoring b…
Israeli Prison Service Officer Detains Suspect for Public Indecency in South Tel Aviv
An Israeli Prison Service officer detained a man for public indecency in south Tel Aviv, handing him over to police. Separately, Uri Alfi received a 17-year sentence for orchestra…
Israeli Reservist Sentenced to 17 Years for Coercing Fathers to Abuse Their Children
Ori Alfi, a 22-year-old Israeli reservist, received a 17-year prison sentence for coercing fathers to sexually abuse their children via fake online identities. Using social media…
Israeli Authorities Charge Man for Extorting Tel Aviv Mobile Store Owner
Gal Zwartz and three others have been charged with extorting a Tel Aviv mobile store owner, forcing him to take large loans and transfer business control. Zwartz surrendered after…
Extortion Scheme Paralyzes Shufersal Delivery Network, Leading to Prison Sentence
Karim Mousa was sentenced to three years in prison for extorting and terrorizing workers and contractors in Shufersal's delivery network from 2023 to 2024, causing major disruptio…
Israeli Foreign Worker Employment Firm Bony Haaretz Files for Bankruptcy Over 65 Million Shekel Debt
Bony Haaretz Y.K., an Israeli company employing foreign construction workers, filed for bankruptcy due to a 65 million shekel debt mainly owed to the Tax Authority. The debt arose…
Israeli Man Charged with Sexual Assault and Filming of Two Minors in Modi'in Illit
Haim Atis, 19, from Modi'in Illit, is charged with sexually assaulting and photographing two minor brothers near his home. He was caught by parents and bystanders and is now facin…
Former ThetaRay CEO Sues Chairman Arel Margalit and Company for Breach of Separation Agreement
Mark Gazit, former CEO of ThetaRay, sued chairman Arel Margalit, the company, and its US subsidiary for 4.5 million shekels, alleging breach of his separation agreement and unpaid…
Israeli Court Orders $7.4 Million Compensation Over Missing $12.5 Million Diamonds
An Israeli court ruled that defendants must pay over $7.4 million to Hero Investment and Trading Corp after two diamonds worth $12.5 million disappeared from secure storage. The c…
