The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jerusalem-district-court/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:48:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jerusalem District Court | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jerusalem-district-court/ 32 32 Rare charges filed for Jewish terror attack targeting Palestinians in West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/rare-charges-filed-for-jewish-terror-attack-targeting-palestinians-in-west-bank/ Wed, 20 May 2026 19:08:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827629 Defendant accused of participating in brutal beating of Palestinian poultry farmer, who remains in coma as result of violent ambush south of Nablus

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]]> Court petitioned against ‘deadly’ lifeline granted to coal-fired power station https://www.timesofisrael.com/court-petitioned-against-deadly-lifeline-granted-to-coal-fired-power-station/ Mon, 18 May 2026 11:56:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3825445 Predicting multiple deaths from pollution, Sharon-Carmel Cities Association and green NGOs claim amended emissions permit violates Israeli law, European directives

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]]> After years in limbo, court lets Syrian convert live in Israel with husband, a disabled vet https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-years-in-limbo-court-lets-syrian-convert-live-in-israel-with-husband-a-disabled-vet/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:45:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3812195 Interior Ministry had repeatedly denied couple's efforts to build a home in the country, despite woman's conversion to Judaism and severing of ties to Syria

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]]> At court’s behest, Ben Gvir agrees to reevaluate refusal to promote police detective https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-courts-behest-ben-gvir-agrees-to-reevaluate-refusal-to-promote-police-detective/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:13:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3803467 Judge gives Ben Gvir another chance to promote Ch. Supt. Ruti Hauslich as police detective's attorney accuses him of meddling in appointments to benefit political agenda

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]]> Judge sets 5-day deadline for Ben Gvir to promote officer involved in PM’s trial https://www.timesofisrael.com/judge-sets-5-day-deadline-for-ben-gvir-to-promote-officer-involved-in-pms-trial/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:57:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3781334 After embattled police detective files contempt of court motion, judge says promotion will take effect regardless of Ben Gvir's signature, orders him to pay petitioner's legal fees

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]]> Far-right activist with criminal past is serving as an aide to Ben Gvir — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/far-right-activist-with-criminal-past-is-serving-as-an-aide-to-ben-gvir-report/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:04:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3776504 Osher Gabbay, who has been convicted of assaulting and threating Palestinians, has accompanied minister to blast sites and prison security wings despite lack of security clearance

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]]> Court rejects Ben Gvir’s bid to further delay promotion of detective who investigated PM https://www.timesofisrael.com/court-rejects-ben-gvirs-bid-to-further-delay-promotion-of-detective-who-investigated-pm/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:21:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3760331 Blocking Rinat Saban's advancement to chief superintendent any longer would constitute continued persecution and harm to the rule of law, rules Jerusalem District judge

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]]> Beit Shemesh man convicted of spying for Iran sentenced to 3 years in prison https://www.timesofisrael.com/beit-shemesh-man-convicted-of-spying-for-iran-sentenced-to-3-years-in-prison/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:24:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3748813 Elimelech Stern, 22, an ultra-Orthodox yeshiva student, handed light sentence because his motivation was financial, not ideological; police, Shin Bet arrest 2 more suspected of spying for Iran

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]]> Cop whose promotion is being blocked by Ben Gvir accuses him of threatening officers https://www.timesofisrael.com/cop-whose-promotion-is-being-blocked-by-ben-gvir-accuses-him-of-threatening-officers/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:19:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3740921 Supt. Rinat Saban, whose advancement was stymied by police minister after she testified in PM's trial, speaks out for first time in court; Ben Gvir: AG's office acting like a 'mafia'

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]]> After decade-long trial, attorney Ronel Fisher gets 9 months’ community service https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-decade-long-trial-attorney-ronel-fisher-gets-9-months-community-service/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:48:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3732939 Prosecution wanted prison for lawyer, convicted of attempted bribery in plea deal; court faults police internal investigation unit for mishandling case, causing prolonged process

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]]> Netanyahu testimony paused after guards tussle with bereaved families https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-testimony-pauses-after-guards-tussle-with-bereaved-families/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:38:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3708830&preview=true&preview_id=3708830 Relatives deny holding up protest signs, but demand state commission of inquiry into October 7; are ultimately allowed to remain in courtroom

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]]> Netanyahu accuses prosecutor of lying, obscuring information in stormy court hearing https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-accuses-prosecutor-of-lying-obscuring-information-in-stormy-court-hearing/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:08:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3701974 Appearing in court the day after requesting a pardon, PM is cross-examined about an interview with Walla news, says legal system is wasting his time with 'absurd interrogations'

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]]> Netanyahu testimony in corruption trial on Wednesday canceled for ‘security reason’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-testimony-in-corruption-trial-on-wednesday-canceled-for-security-reason/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:14:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3690474 Judge nixes hearing after PM's lawyers hand over envelope detailing reason for request; prosecution also given document, reportedly does not object to cancellation

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]]> MK Gotliv appears to break law by naming senior police officer under investigation https://www.timesofisrael.com/mk-gotliv-appears-to-break-law-by-naming-senior-police-officer-under-investigation/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:27:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3687849 Likud MK accuses justice officials of ‘dangerous corruption’ amid ongoing probe of law enforcement suspect, exposes his identity in defiance of 48-hour confidentiality rule

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]]> Top cop, AG slam Ben Gvir for blocking promotion of officer involved in PM’s trial https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-cop-ag-slam-ben-gvir-for-blocking-promotion-of-officer-involved-in-pms-trial/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:07:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3686801 Police chief Levy asks the court to allow him to go over minister's head and promote Supt. Rinat Saban; Baharav-Miara accuses Ben Gvir of trampling rule of law, democracy

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