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Jerusalem District Court

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

Security6 hours ago·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…

Security17 hours ago

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…

Politics1 day ago

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…

Security1 day ago

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…

Security2 days ago

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
Security2 days ago·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
General3 days ago

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…

Security3 days ago·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…

Security4 days ago

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…

Security4 days ago·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
Security7 days ago·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
SecurityJul 16, 2026

West Bank Settler on Hunger Strike Faints in Jerusalem Detention Cell

Tal Dradik, a West Bank settler detained for violating an administrative order, fainted in a Jerusalem jail after nine days on hunger strike. Courts have kept him in detention des…

SecurityJul 16, 2026·2 outlets

Jerusalem Court Sentences Father to 18 Years for Sexual Abuse of Three Daughters

A Jerusalem court sentenced a father to 18 years in prison for sexually abusing his three daughters over a decade, ordering him to pay 240,000 shekels in compensation. The abuse b…

Jerusalem Court Sentences Father to 18 Years for Sexual Abuse of Three Daughters
GeneralJul 15, 2026

Jerusalem Court Orders Freeze on Enforcement Against Bars in Mahane Yehuda Market

The Jerusalem District Court temporarily halted the municipality's enforcement of new regulations against bars in Mahane Yehuda market, including restrictions on outdoor music and…

PoliticsJul 15, 2026·8 outlets

Minister Ze'ev Elkin Challenges Netanyahu Trial, Reveals Political Influence on Media

Minister Ze'ev Elkin testified in Netanyahu's Case 2000 trial, revealing politicians' influence over media content and criticizing police investigations as infringing parliamentar…

Minister Ze'ev Elkin Challenges Netanyahu Trial, Reveals Political Influence on Media
PoliticsJul 15, 2026

Israel Has One of the Lowest Judges-to-Population Ratios Among Developed Countries

Israel has about 8.3 professional judges per 100,000 residents, much lower than the European median of 18, causing heavy workloads and longer legal proceedings. Despite relative e…

Israel Has One of the Lowest Judges-to-Population Ratios Among Developed Countries
PoliticsJul 14, 2026

Former Israeli Finance Ministry CEO Seeks to Shorten Cooling-Off Period for Antiquities Authority Role

Ilan Rom, former Israeli Finance Ministry CEO, seeks to shorten his cooling-off period to become Director of the Antiquities Authority after a previous nominee was disqualified. R…

Former Israeli Finance Ministry CEO Seeks to Shorten Cooling-Off Period for Antiquities Authority Role
PoliticsJul 14, 2026

Jerusalem Court Orders Israeli Bar Association to Regulate Employee Protest Participation

The Jerusalem District Court ordered the Israeli Bar Association to set clear rules for employees participating in protests during work hours, following a petition by the "Im Tirt…

GeneralJul 14, 2026

Class Action Filed Against Rami Levy for Underweight Private Label Products

A class action lawsuit accuses Rami Levy and its manufacturer of selling private label products with less weight than declared, misleading consumers and causing overpayment. Indep…

SecurityJul 13, 2026

Jerusalem Court Allows Disclosure of Closed-Door Witness in Netanyahu Trial

The Jerusalem District Court allowed revealing the identity of a closed-door witness in Netanyahu's trial, who is linked to Nir Hefetz. The defense accuses police of using her to…

SecurityJul 13, 2026

Israeli Court Sentences Human Trafficker to Four Months in Prison in Lenient Plea Deal

Igor Yosef Nashpitz was sentenced to four months in prison, serving about one month, for running a human trafficking network exploiting Brazilian women in Israel. His partner's tr…

Israeli Court Sentences Human Trafficker to Four Months in Prison in Lenient Plea Deal
PoliticsJul 9, 2026

Former Israeli Cable Authority Head Alleges Intentional Misleading in Netanyahu Corruption Probe

Dr. Yifat Ben-Hay Segav, a key witness in Israel's Case 4000 against Netanyahu, alleges intentional misleading by investigators and claims her career has been hindered due to her…

Former Israeli Cable Authority Head Alleges Intentional Misleading in Netanyahu Corruption Probe
SecurityJul 9, 2026

Jerusalem Court Orders Tal Yinon Dradik Released to House Arrest Amid Police Appeal

A Jerusalem court ordered Tal Yinon Dradik released from detention to house arrest at his home, citing lack of justification for continued imprisonment. The police appealed and re…

Jerusalem Court Orders Tal Yinon Dradik Released to House Arrest Amid Police Appeal
PoliticsJul 9, 2026

Recordings Reveal Netanyahu's Office Avoided Police Interview Requests in Corruption Probe

Recordings released by journalist Guy Peleg reveal that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office avoided scheduling a police interview related to corruption investigations. Conv…

Recordings Reveal Netanyahu's Office Avoided Police Interview Requests in Corruption Probe
SecurityJul 8, 2026

18-Year-Old from Beit Shemesh Charged with Raping Girl Since Age 8

An 18-year-old from Beit Shemesh is charged with raping a girl repeatedly from age 8 to 10, with the prosecution seeking his detention during trial.

18-Year-Old from Beit Shemesh Charged with Raping Girl Since Age 8
GeneralJul 6, 2026

Israeli Tax Authority Reverses Residency Decision Five Times Over Return Date Dispute

An Israeli returning resident faces a bureaucratic saga as the Tax Authority reverses its decision on his return date five times, affecting his tax obligations. After years of con…

GeneralJul 5, 2026·2 outlets

Israeli Court Grants Permanent Residency to National Handball Player After Years of Legal Battle

The Jerusalem District Court granted permanent residency to Israeli national handball player Liza Kozmina and her mother after rejecting the Population Authority's deportation ord…

PoliticsJul 5, 2026

Jerusalem Court Approves Katamon Urban Renewal Project Despite Resident Opposition

The Jerusalem District Court approved a Katamon neighborhood urban renewal project despite opposition from a resident whose company was not chosen as developer. The court found he…

SecurityJul 5, 2026·3 outlets

Young Man from Ofakim Arrested for Throwing Israeli Flag Near Western Wall

A man from Ofakim was arrested for allegedly removing and discarding an Israeli flag near the Small Western Wall in Jerusalem and was later released under restrictions by the dist…

Young Man from Ofakim Arrested for Throwing Israeli Flag Near Western Wall