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Jerusalem Court Reduces Murder Charges in High-Profile Killing Case
The Jerusalem District Court ruled that murder charges against Agam Tzarfati and Shilat Chuta will be reduced to aiding and abetting in the killing of Benayahu razi.

Jerusalem Court Convicts School Driver of Sex Crimes and Drug Offenses
The Jerusalem District Court convicted school driver Shai Sheetrit of sexual offenses against a special education student and drug crimes.

Court Extends Custody of Man Accused of Assaulting Police in Tel Aviv
The Tel Aviv District Court extended the remand of Umm al-Fahm resident Ahmad Agbaria until October 20 over suspected assault and indecent acts against a police officer, overturning a lower court's release order.

Court Rules Diamond Merchant Must Pay Ex-Wife 4.4 Million Shekels
A Tel Aviv District Court rejected a diamond merchant's appeal, ruling he must pay his ex-wife 4.4 million shekels based on the separation date's asset value. The court also increased his payment by 200,000 shekels due to earning capacity gaps.
Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Reckless Homicide of Friend
The Central District Court sentenced Yeshmbel Kabada to 10 years in prison for the reckless homicide of his friend Zamana Gadmu following a violent altercation.
Haifa Court Orders Demolition of Unauthorized Residential Balconies
The Haifa District Court ordered five apartment owners to demolish unauthorized balconies built without neighbor consent, reinforcing strict property laws.
Indictment Filed in Tel Aviv for Aggravated Murder and Jaffa Shooting
An indictment for aggravated murder was filed in Tel Aviv against 22-year-old Muhammad Zaytouna for shooting Muhammad Ahmad and injuring two others in Jaffa.
Court Dismisses Shulman Holdings Lawsuit Against Beer Glob Over Real Estate Deal
The District Court dismissed Shulman Holdings' lawsuit against Beer Glob over a disputed three-apartment claim, ruling that no binding contract was formed and ordering the plaintiff to pay 100,000 shekels in costs.
Tel Aviv Urban Renewal Project Advances at Yehuda Poliker Building
The urban renewal project at 7 Biltmore Street in Tel Aviv, home to singer Yehuda Poliker, advances as the District Court dismisses a delay request.
Court Rules Husband Must Buy New Apartment for Ex-Wife Following Prenup Dispute
The Tel Aviv District Court ruled that a husband must purchase a new apartment worth over 5 million NIS for his ex-wife per their prenuptial agreement, rejecting his attempt to substitute it with an existing property.
Jerusalem Court to Weigh Detainee's Request to Attend Sister's Wedding
The Jerusalem District Court will review an appeal to grant detained Tal Yinon Dardik temporary leave to attend his sister's wedding, amid police opposition and a hunger strike.
Israeli Court Rulings: Landlord Disputes, Arbitration, and Overtime Pay
A weekly review of Israeli economic rulings covers a dismissed balcony leak lawsuit, a district court intervention in a property arbitration award, and a labor court decision granting overtime pay.
Tel Aviv Court Slams Weaponized Class-Action Lawsuits in Commercial Rivalry
A Tel Aviv court dismissed multi-million shekel class-action lawsuits filed against a tool distributor, ruling they were a weaponized commercial attack orchestrated by a bitter business rival.
Lod District Court Convicts Man for Brutal Robbery of Elderly Woman
The Lod District Court convicted Khaled Asrawi of violently robbing and assaulting an 86-year-old woman in Kadima, relying on forensic evidence and changing alibis.

Life Sentence Imposed for Aggravated Murder and Robbery
The Nof HaGalil District Court sentenced a man to life in prison for the aggravated murder and robbery of a 76-year-old resident nearly three years ago.
Court Increases Sentence to 7.5 Years for October 7 Be'eri Car Thief
The Be'er Sheva District Court extended the prison sentence of Guy Hadad to seven and a half years for stealing vehicles from Kibbutz Be'eri after the October 7 massacre.
Court Rejects Driver Appeal to Lower Fine Under New Traffic Law
The Central District Court in Lod rejected a driver's appeal to reduce a 1,200 NIS fine to 100 NIS under a new traffic law. The court ruled that the legislation does not apply retroactively to offenses committed before February 2026.
Court Orders 100,000 Shekels in Legal Costs in ILA Land Dispute
The Beersheba District Court dismissed a lawsuit against the Israel Land Authority, ordering plaintiffs to pay 100,000 shekels in legal costs over unauthorized commercial land use.
Indictment Filed in Holon Car Bomb Murder Case
The Tel Aviv District Court charged 34-year-old Ghazi Ashkar from Jaffa with the bomb murder of Mustafa Abu Lassan in Holon.
Court Reduces Exorbitant Fine in Ex-Labor Ministry Official's Appeal
Retired Colonel Shuli Eyal successfully appealed a 200,000 shekel fine from a plea bargain, reducing it to 75,300 shekels after the state admitted the original penalty exceeded legal limits.
Denis Mokin Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Reckless Homicide of Diyar Omri
The District Court in Nof HaGalil sentenced Denis Mokin to 22 years in prison for the 2023 reckless homicide of 19-year-old Diyar Omri following a road dispute in Gilboa.
Lod Court Sentences Driver to 15 Months for Fatal Sde Warburg Crash
The Central District Court in Lod sentenced 21-year-old Kamar Kassem to 15 months in prison for causing the death of 18-year-old Nikita Khudozhnik in a high-speed collision.
Jerusalem Court Sentences Brothers to Prison for Honor-Related Attack
The Jerusalem District Court sentenced two brothers to 19 and 14.5 years in prison for a planned attempted murder over a family honor dispute, involving a fake TikTok trap.
Israeli Court Sentences Murderer of Rasha Sityawi to Life in Prison
Nidal Daghar was sentenced to life in prison plus four years and fined 258,000 shekels for the aggravated murder of Rasha Sityawi in Maghar. The court ruled that forcing her young daughter to witness the execution warrants a separate consecutive sentence for child abuse.
District Court: Papaya Gaming's proposed debt settlement must be improved
With a $719 million compensation hanging over the company, Judge Iris Lushi-Abudi granted Papaya Gaming's request to appoint a special manager, but ordered the debt settlement to be improved. The judge also sent a message to the plaintiff, Skillz, noting that it cannot categorically oppose any settlement, and announced that she expects to issue a 45-day stay of proceedings, subject to Skillz's...
"A cynical use of a draconian procedure": District Court discusses the cancellation of the administrative order against Tal Yinon Dardik
The Jerusalem District Court is discussing an appeal filed on behalf of the Central Command Chief, Major General Avi Bluth, against a decision stating that the administrative restriction order against Tal Yinon Dardik is not enforceable in its current format. Knesset members Limor Son Har-Melech and Tally Gotliv also arrived at the hearing, sharply criticizing Bluth and claiming that the filing of...