42 Jerusalem Homeowners Sue Senior Judge Over Refusal to Approve Urban Renewal Deal
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By ליטל דוברוביצקי
First reported by Calcalist · Jul 31, 2026
What happened
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. The project would replace old unsafe buildings with a new tower, but the judge’s refusal has delayed it despite residents’ majority support. Plaintiffs claim significant financial and safety damages and request court intervention to proceed.
- 0142 Jerusalem apartment owners sue Judge Sarah Breiner over refusal to approve urban renewal deal.
- 02Project involves demolishing 41 old units and building 124 new apartments in Beit HaKerem.
- 03Plaintiffs claim economic damage of 35 million shekels but seek 3 million in court.
- 04Judge allegedly refuses to sign agreement due to demands like sukkah balcony and appraisal appeals.
- 05Plaintiffs request court to enforce deal and appoint their lawyer to sign on judge’s behalf.
- 06They plan to ask Supreme Court to transfer case to avoid bias due to judge’s position.
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