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Jerusalem District Court

Israeli-media coverage mentioning Jerusalem District Court, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Security5 hours ago·2 outlets

Jerusalem Court Orders Palestinian Authority to Pay Millions to Palestinian Detained Over Land Sale to Israeli

The Jerusalem District Court ordered the Palestinian Authority to pay 3.34 million shekels to a Palestinian man unlawfully imprisoned and tortured for attempting to sell land to a…

Economy10 hours ago

Avishi Neria Accuses Partner Itzik Baruch of Over 100 Million Shekel Losses in Yubelim Group Dispute

Avishi Neria has accused his business partner Itzik Baruch of causing over 100 million shekels in losses to their jointly owned companies within the Yubelim Group. The dispute cen…

Security14 hours ago·4 outlets

Israeli Border Police Officers Indicted for Allowing Unauthorized Crossings at Al-Jib Checkpoint for Bribes

Two Israeli Border Police officers and an Arab civilian have been indicted for allowing unauthorized crossings at the Al-Jib checkpoint near Givat Ze'ev in exchange for bribes, in…

Israeli Border Police Officers Indicted for Allowing Unauthorized Crossings at Al-Jib Checkpoint for Bribes
Security2 days ago

Chabad Rabbis Seek Court Order to Halt Construction at Ancient Hebron Cemetery

Chabad rabbis petition Jerusalem District Court to immediately stop unauthorized construction at Hebron's ancient Jewish cemetery, citing risks to historic graves and calling for…

Security3 days ago

Israeli Group Demands Enforcement Against Palestinian Illegal Construction Blocking Access to Gush Etzion Settlement

Regavim petitioned Israel's Jerusalem District Court to demolish two illegal Palestinian buildings blocking access to Bar Kochva settlement in Gush Etzion. The group accuses the P…

Security4 days ago

Israeli Authorities Solve 2022 Double Murder After Linking Suspect to Later Killing

Israeli security forces solved the 2022 double murder of Yehuda and Tamar Kaduri in Jerusalem by linking suspect Waseem Asaad to the crime through forensic evidence found years la…

Politics6 days ago

Petitioners Demand Injunction to Halt Israeli Government's E1 Housing Tender Beyond Green Line

Petitioners opposing Israel's E1 housing plan beyond the Green Line have requested a court injunction to freeze the government's tender process until legal challenges are resolved.

Security6 days ago·1 outlets

Jerusalem Court Rejects Bid to Halt Sale of Prime Land by Greek Orthodox Patriarchate

Jerusalem courts rejected investors' attempts to block the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate from selling a valuable 5-dunam land plot near the King David Hotel. The dispute involves pa…

Politics6 days ago·2 outlets

Minister Ben Gvir Refuses to Approve Police Spokesperson Appointment Without Explanation

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir refused to approve the appointment of police spokesperson Yitzhak Elpasi, prompting a legal petition alleging improper motives and lack…

Economy7 days ago

Home Center Loses Trademark Battle Over 'HOME' Brand to Dabah Network in Israel

Home Center lost a trademark dispute in Israel against Salah Dabah & Sons over exclusive rights to the word HOME. The court ruled that Home Center failed to prove exclusive associ…

SecurityAug 18, 2026·2 outlets

Jerusalem Court Convicts Terrorist Who Tried to Murder Soldier to Become Martyr

Adnan Qariy was convicted by the Jerusalem District Court for attempting to stab an Israeli soldier in December 2024, motivated by nationalist ideology to become a martyr. The cou…

SecurityAug 18, 2026·4 outlets

Jerusalem Man Sentenced to 22.5 Years for Attempted Murder of Elderly Woman

Nabil Shaabani from Jerusalem was sentenced to 22.5 years for attempting to murder a 74-year-old woman he knew through work, motivated by nationalist reasons, and stealing from he…

SecurityAug 17, 2026·2 outlets

Accused in Benyahu Razi Murder Separated in Jail Amid Family Outrage Over Courtroom Behavior

Agam Tsarfi and Shilat Huta appeared via video for a murder indictment hearing in Jerusalem, where Tsarfi was separated from Huta in prison. The accused allegedly armed themselves…

SecurityAug 16, 2026

Lawyer Reveals Shocking Details Years After Ehud Olmert's Holiland Trial

Ofer Bartal, lawyer for Shula Zaken, revealed the shock of hearing recordings between her and former PM Ehud Olmert years after the Holiland trial. Zaken, once Olmert's chief of s…

PoliticsAug 16, 2026

New Israeli Party Leaders Must Prevent Vote Loss and Mandate Trading Ahead of 2026 Elections

Attorney Uriel Lin urges new Israeli party leaders to prevent vote loss from list fragmentation and stop lawmakers from defecting for personal gain ahead of the 2026 elections. He…

SecurityAug 15, 2026

Israeli Judge Adi Azar Murdered in Random Hit to Shake the Nation

District Judge Adi Azar was assassinated over 20 years ago in a random attack by two prisoners aiming to pressure Israel for a prisoner release. The killers used a silenced gun an…

Israeli Judge Adi Azar Murdered in Random Hit to Shake the Nation
SecurityAug 14, 2026·3 outlets

Man from Eilat Charged with Murdering Grandfather’s Caregiver in Jerusalem

Aviaor Zaken from Eilat is charged with murdering Rajiv Acharya, his grandfather’s caregiver, in Jerusalem. Zaken stabbed Acharya multiple times during a visit to his grandparents…

SecurityAug 14, 2026

New Footage Reveals Final Moments Before Benyahu Razi's Murder in Jerusalem

New footage reveals the moments before Benyahu Razi's murder in a Jerusalem Airbnb, showing suspects arriving, attacking, and fleeing. An indictment charges four adults and four m…

SecurityAug 13, 2026·2 outlets

Israeli Lawyers Face Rising Threats and Violence Following Recent Attorney Murder

Following the murder of attorney Arbel Feldman by a client, Israeli lawyers face escalating threats and violence, including arson and physical assaults. Several lawyers report fea…

SecurityAug 13, 2026

Israeli Immigration Authority Employee Fired for Sexual Extortion of Ethiopian Women

Lior Tadla Solomon, a senior Israeli immigration official, was fired and banned from public service for sexually exploiting Ethiopian women seeking immigration help. Convicted of…

PoliticsAug 12, 2026

Jerusalem Court Rules Local Authorities Must Send Tax Demands to Deceased’s Heirs

The Jerusalem District Court ruled that local councils must send municipal tax and utility payment demands to deceased individuals’ heirs, allowing them to file objections. The co…

SecurityAug 12, 2026

Jerusalem Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Stabbing Wife with Japanese Knife

A Jerusalem man is charged with attempted murder after stabbing his wife with a Japanese knife, causing life-threatening injuries during a violent attack following years of abuse…

SecurityAug 11, 2026

Jerusalem Court Hears Arguments for Immediate Release of Tal Yanun Dradik Amid Hunger Strike

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court heard arguments on Tuesday for the immediate release of Tal Yanun Dradik, who has been detained for over a month and is on a hunger strike. His la…

Jerusalem Court Hears Arguments for Immediate Release of Tal Yanun Dradik Amid Hunger Strike
SecurityAug 11, 2026·4 outlets

Israeli Settler Tal Yinon Dradik Remains Detained Despite Administrative Order Cancellation

Israeli settler Tal Yinon Dradik remains detained despite the military appeals court canceling his administrative detention order and the prosecution agreeing to his release. His…

Israeli Settler Tal Yinon Dradik Remains Detained Despite Administrative Order Cancellation
GeneralAug 11, 2026

Leviathan Trade Sues Chief Rabbinate for 5.7 Million Over Kosher Certification Cancellation

Leviathan Trade is suing the Chief Rabbinate for 5.7 million shekels after kosher certificates for 198 tons of Argentine meat were revoked due to a change in the slaughter team. T…

SecurityAug 10, 2026·1 outlets

Israeli Military Agrees to Immediate Release of Settler Tal Yinon Dradik Amid Legal Dispute

The Israeli military prosecution agreed to release settler Tal Yinon Dradik immediately but wants restrictive conditions, which his lawyers oppose. Following a court ruling invali…

SecurityAug 10, 2026

Israeli Government Sues Crocodile Farm Operator Over Ongoing Public Safety Risks

The Israeli government is suing a Petzael crocodile farm operator for over one million shekels, citing years of ignored safety violations and animal abuse that endangered public s…

SecurityAug 10, 2026·7 outlets

IDF Central Command Allows Tal Yinon Dardik to Leave House Arrest but Bars Him from West Bank

Tal Yinon Dardik, suspected of serious sexual assault, was released from house arrest but barred from the West Bank by IDF Central Command, despite Defense Minister Katz's opposit…

IDF Central Command Allows Tal Yinon Dardik to Leave House Arrest but Bars Him from West Bank
SecurityAug 7, 2026·4 outlets

Israeli Authorities Charge Seven in Murder of Benyahu Razi in Jerusalem

Israeli prosecutors charged seven suspects, including four minors, with the murder of Benyahu Razi in Jerusalem. The suspects allegedly attacked Razi and his friend after a disput…

Israeli Authorities Charge Seven in Murder of Benyahu Razi in Jerusalem
SecurityAug 6, 2026

Israeli Prosecution Appeals for Harsher Sentence in Child Sexual Abuse Case

The Israeli prosecution has appealed to the Supreme Court to increase Elhanan Rot's seven-year sentence for sexually abusing two young boys, citing the severity and escalation of…

SecurityAug 6, 2026·1 outlets

Tal Yinon Dradik Denies Security Claims, Vows to Fight Administrative Detention in Jerusalem Court

Tal Yinon Dradik, held under administrative detention by Israeli authorities, spoke out at a Jerusalem court hearing, denying security claims against him and vowing to fight for h…

SecurityAug 4, 2026·3 outlets

Environment Minister Silman Orders Prison Service to Prepare for Crocodile Detention Pilot

Environment Minister Ayelet Silman has ordered the Nature and Parks Authority to set conditions for the Israel Prison Service to hold crocodiles, aiming to start a pilot at Ketzio…

Environment Minister Silman Orders Prison Service to Prepare for Crocodile Detention Pilot
PoliticsAug 3, 2026·10 outlets

Itamar Ben Gvir Faces Legal Setback Over Crocodile Security Plan Amid Political Tensions

Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's plan to use crocodiles for prison security is blocked by a court injunction amid animal rights concerns. Ben Gvir dismisses the ruling as judici…

Itamar Ben Gvir Faces Legal Setback Over Crocodile Security Plan Amid Political Tensions
SecurityAug 3, 2026

Jerusalem Man Charged with Sex Crimes Against Children at Synagogue

Eliezer Meshulamson, 62, from Jerusalem, is charged with sexually abusing three children aged about 12 at a synagogue where he was trusted and called "Grandpa Eliezer."

SecurityAug 3, 2026·3 outlets

Israeli Prison Officials Say Detainee Tal Yanun Dradik Eats Despite Hunger Strike Claims

Tal Yanun Dradik, detained on allegations of abusing Palestinians, is reportedly on a hunger strike but prison officials say he consumes some food and fluids. His case has sparked…

SecurityAug 3, 2026·6 outlets

Jerusalem Court Sentences Driver to Six Years for Fatal 2019 Crash Killing Mother and Infant

Tarek Kard was sentenced to six years in prison by the Jerusalem District Court for a 2019 car crash that killed Zipporah Rimel and her infant daughter. Kard was convicted of negl…

Jerusalem Court Sentences Driver to Six Years for Fatal 2019 Crash Killing Mother and Infant
PoliticsAug 3, 2026

Senior Knesset Official Fired for Ordering Services from Family-Owned Tech Company

Shay Barkovitz, a senior Knesset official, was fired and banned from public service for ordering tech services from a family company without disclosure. The disciplinary court imp…

PoliticsAug 3, 2026

Jerusalem Court Rules Against Israeli Health Ministry Over Medical Licensing Discrimination

The Jerusalem District Court ruled that the Israeli Ministry of Health discriminated against an Israeli medical graduate from Georgia by denying him the right to take the national…

PoliticsAug 2, 2026

Jerusalem Court Orders Disclosure of Qualifications of Religious Council Leaders

The Jerusalem District Court ordered the Ministry of Religious Services to disclose the qualifications of religious council leaders, rejecting privacy claims and emphasizing publi…

Jerusalem Court Orders Disclosure of Qualifications of Religious Council Leaders
PoliticsJul 31, 2026

42 Jerusalem Homeowners Sue Senior Judge Over Refusal to Approve Urban Renewal Deal

Forty-two Jerusalem apartment owners sued Judge Sarah Breiner for refusing to approve a demolition and reconstruction deal in Beit HaKerem, seeking enforcement or compensation. Th…

42 Jerusalem Homeowners Sue Senior Judge Over Refusal to Approve Urban Renewal Deal
PoliticsJul 28, 2026

Jerusalem District Court Allows Advancement of 'Jerusalem Burj Khalifa' Tower Project

The Jerusalem District Court rejected a petition against the "Jerusalem Burj Khalifa" tower project, allowing its advancement after confirming the planning process was thorough an…

SecurityJul 24, 2026·2 outlets

Patrick Blaise Extradited from Israel to France for Major VAT Fraud Case

Patrick Blaise was extradited from Israel to France after being convicted of a large VAT fraud involving carbon emission quotas, receiving a four-year sentence. The fraud, spannin…

PoliticsJul 23, 2026

Israeli Court Ends Years-Long Delay in Smart ID Card Tender Process

The Jerusalem District Court ruled against Israel's Population and Immigration Authority for repeatedly delaying a competitive tender for biometric smart ID cards, ordering the te…

Israeli Court Ends Years-Long Delay in Smart ID Card Tender Process
PoliticsJul 22, 2026

Netanyahu’s Defense Demands Attorney General Clarify Stance on Bribery Charge Ahead of Trial Resumption

Ahead of the intensified trial phase in October 2026, Netanyahu’s defense demands Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara clarify her position on the bribery charge in Case 4000, foll…

GeneralJul 22, 2026

Jerusalem Homebuyers Sue Developer for Delayed Apartment Delivery Amid War Excuse

Fifty-six buyers in a Jerusalem housing project sued the developer for 4.2 million shekels over nine-month delivery delays. The developer blamed war and labor shortages, but buyer…

PoliticsJul 21, 2026

Jerusalem Court Blocks Municipality from Enforcing Noise Rules on Mahane Yehuda Market Bars

The Jerusalem District Court ruled that the municipality cannot enforce noise regulations on bars in Mahane Yehuda Market by confiscating sound equipment, as the market is not leg…

Jerusalem Court Blocks Municipality from Enforcing Noise Rules on Mahane Yehuda Market Bars
SecurityJul 20, 2026

MK Tali Gottlieb Clashes with Netanyahu Lawyer Over Court Photo Incident in Jerusalem

During Netanyahu's trial in Jerusalem, MK Tali Gottlieb caused a courtroom uproar by photographing a document against court rules, leading to a sharp exchange with the judge and N…

MK Tali Gottlieb Clashes with Netanyahu Lawyer Over Court Photo Incident in Jerusalem
PoliticsJul 19, 2026

New Police Investigations Law Seen as Political Tool to Shield Israeli Government

Israel’s new Police Investigations Law, driven by former official Moshe Saada, is criticized as a political tool to protect Prime Minister Netanyahu and allies by undermining inve…

New Police Investigations Law Seen as Political Tool to Shield Israeli Government