Jerusalem District Court
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Jerusalem District Court, translated into English and compared across sources. 31 recent stories.
Jerusalem Court Places Driver Under House Arrest After Gun Was Drawn at Haredim During Protest
A Jerusalem court released a driver to house arrest after he allegedly drew a gun on Haredim during a protest Monday night. The report says the judge cited risk at the scene and t…
Petition Claims Nature Rangers Made Shooting Stray Dogs Routine
Let the Animals Live has petitioned the Jerusalem District Court, accusing the Israel Nature and Parks Authority of routinely shooting stray dogs instead of using nonlethal option…
Jerusalem Father Indicted for Murdering His Toddler While 4-Year-Old Daughter Watched
Prosecutors in Jerusalem indicted 27-year-old Khalil Ayad for murdering his three-year-old son, allegedly with a plastic bag, while his four-year-old daughter watched. They also c…
Nova survivor shot in police chase is shackled in hospital, parents barred from visiting
A Nova survivor wounded by police during a Jerusalem chase is shackled to a hospital bed and, according to his lawyer, has been denied family visits. Police say he is a dangerous…
Jerusalem caretaker suspected of abusing two toddlers, remanded for five days
A 49-year-old Jerusalem caretaker was arrested on suspicion of abusing two toddlers and her detention was extended by five days. Police say she shouted, cursed, and sometimes igno…
Former Judge Says Netanyahu Trial Could Drag On for Years
Retired judge Haran Feinstein said Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal case is a political campaign and not a real trial. Speaking Thursday on Galey Israel, he predicted the case could…
Senior Lawyer Says Netanyahu Faces Serious Legal Risk as Trial Wraps Up
After Benjamin Netanyahu finished testifying in the Jerusalem District Court, lawyer Shashi Gaz said the trial still leaves the prime minister facing serious risk, especially in C…
Judges Speed Up Netanyahu Trial, Set Five-Day Hearing Schedule
Benjamin Netanyahu finished his testimony in his corruption trial after about 18 months and 98 hearings. Judges ordered the defense to ensure witnesses for every session and said…
Jerusalem Court Reinstates Conviction of Former Border Police Officer in Journalist Assault
Jerusalem District Court reinstated the criminal conviction of former Border Police officer Itzhak Sofer for assaulting Anadolu photographer Mustafa al-Kharouf in East Jerusalem i…
Netanyahu Finishes Testimony After 18-Month Court Appearance
Benjamin Netanyahu finished his testimony in his criminal trial after 18 months and 98 hearings. He then attacked the investigation and the three cases against him, while the tria…
Netanyahu Threatens to Walk If Likud Slot Guarantees Are Denied
Likud is facing a deepening internal struggle over primaries, reserved slots, and the party list, with Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly warning he could leave if his demands are not…
Likud Rift Grows Over Netanyahu’s Reservation Plan as Court Clears Party Meeting
Tally Gotliv denied reports that Benjamin Netanyahu is considering reserving Likud slots for Moshe Kahlon and Haim Bibas, calling them false spin. The court in Jerusalem also allo…
Jerusalem Court Rejects Bid to Block Likud Convention
On Monday, the Jerusalem District Court rejected a request to block the Likud party conference. The decision clears the way for the convention to take place.
Prosecutors seek up to 26 years for Jerusalem assailant who tried to kill elderly woman
Jerusalem prosecutors asked for 22 to 26 years in prison for Nabil Shaabani, who was convicted of attempting to murder a 74-year-old woman in her home and stealing from her. The c…
Beth Shemesh Resident Charged Over Arson During Haredi Riots
Israel’s State Prosecutor indicted Yosef Friedman, 46, from Beth Shemesh for arson and riot participation. Prosecutors say he set fire to vegetation three times near the Beth Shem…
Supermarket Chain Appeals Jerusalem Store Closures After Baby Food Poisoning Probe
Zol U’b’Gadol has appealed Jerusalem District Court closure orders after sedatives were found in Prinoek baby puree sold at two Jerusalem branches. Four toddlers were hospitalized…
Lead Investigator Admits Producing Sensitive Netanyahu Materials Without Judicial Approval
Eli Levi, a senior investigator in Case 4000, admitted in court that he gathered sensitive material on Benjamin Netanyahu without judicial approval and against legal instructions…
Court Clears Rami Levy Subsidiary of Old Debts in Kicked-Over Chain Case
The Jerusalem District Court ruled that Fresh Food, a Rami Levy subsidiary, is not liable for a collapsed fruit chain’s old debts. The judge found the deal was an asset or busines…
Veteran Likud Legal Adviser Resigns After 30 Years, Ilan Bombach Takes Over
Likud has named attorney Ilan Bombach as its new legal adviser after Avi Halevi resigned following three decades in the job. The move came amid internal party disputes and allegat…
Bitan Petitions Likud Tribunal to Block Last-Minute End to Primaries
Likud MK David Bitan filed a petition Tuesday to block any attempt to replace Likud primaries with an appointed committee. He says the move would violate party rules, prior tribun…
Likud's Legal Adviser Avi Halevy Resigns Immediately After 30 Years
Likud legal adviser Avi Halevy resigned immediately on Thursday after 30 years in the post, citing a deep internal rift over party convention proceedings. Reports said attorney Il…
Jerusalem District Court Buckles Under a Surge in Cases and Netanyahu Trial Load
Jerusalem District Court is facing record pressure from a surge in civil filings and the time-consuming Netanyahu trial. The backlog has been worsened by vacant judgeships and the…
Likud primaries likely to proceed as planned after legal challenge
A petition to the Jerusalem District Court seeks to lift a restraining order that had stopped Likud’s conference, which could allow the party’s primaries to proceed. The petition…
Netanyahu Accuses Prosecutors of Misleading Court in Heated Testimony Session
Benjamin Netanyahu angrily accused prosecutors of misleading him during renewed testimony in Jerusalem District Court on Wednesday. The fight in Case 2000 centers on whether talks…
Netanyahu’s Testimony to End Earlier Than Expected After Last-Minute Change
Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in his criminal trial will end early today at 2:45 p.m. After the Jerusalem District Court rejected his bid to shorten the session, urgent security…
Jerusalem Court Orders Palestinian-Israeli Bereaved Families Forum Back Into Schools
The Jerusalem District Court ordered the Education Ministry to reinstate a controversial bereaved families dialogue program in schools. Education Minister Yoav Kisch and right-win…
Court overturns compensation award after Israir flight replacement delay
Jerusalem District Court voided a small-claims judgment against Israir and ruled that two passengers were not entitled to compensation for a 5.5-hour replacement flight delay. The…
Palestinian Hotel Worker Charged With Sexual Abuse of Minor Evacuated During War
Israel has indicted a 25-year-old Palestinian hotel worker from Hebron for serious offenses against a minor evacuated to a Jerusalem-area hotel during the war. Prosecutors say he…
After protests, Hebrew University reaches low-profile deal with convicted sex offender
Hebrew University has quietly reached a remote-study agreement with Tal Rosenblit, a convicted sex offender, after student protests over his presence on campus. Rosenblit will no…
Rare Interim Order: Court Orders 90-Year-Olds Evicted for Urban Renewal Project
The Jerusalem District Court issued an unusual interim order requiring a homeowner and his 90-year-old parents in Beit Shemesh to sign an eviction and redevelopment agreement and…
Court Awards NIS 3.35 Billion to Terror Victims in Cases Against Hamas
The Jerusalem District Court issued a series of rulings against Hamas, awarding NIS 3.35 billion in compensation to 516 terror victims and their families. The lawsuits were also f…
