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PM Residences Security Spending Reaches 127 Million Shekels
The Prime Minister's Office spent over 127 million shekels on security projects for official and private residences between 2023 and 2026, following a freedom of information petition.
Former AG Avichai Mandelblit Faces Tense Confrontation at Court
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit faced a tense confrontation at the Jerusalem District Court while arriving to testify in the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Jerusalem Court Sentences Defendant in Crane Operators Tax Fraud Case
A Jerusalem court sentenced a defendant to 22 months in prison in the crane operators tax fraud and money laundering affair, involving tens of millions of shekels.
Court Rejects Mandelblit's Request to Postpone Testimony in Netanyahu Trial
Jerusalem District Court rejected former AG Avichai Mandelblit's request to postpone his testimony in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial until after the October 2026 elections.
Jerusalem Court Rebukes Netanyahu Defense Over Witness Scheduling Failures
Jerusalem District Court judges sharply reprimanded Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s defense team for failing to coordinate witnesses and secure backups, demanding strict advance scheduling.

Parents of Missing Haymanot Kassau and ACRI Petition Court Over Protest Tent Ban
Parents of missing girl Haymanot Kassau and ACRI petitioned the Jerusalem District Court after the municipality banned a protest tent near the Prime Minister's Office.
Heated Clash Erupts at Jerusalem Court in Banyahu Razi Murder Trial
A heated clash occurred at the Jerusalem District Court between the mother of murdered Banyahu Razi and relatives of defendant Shilat Chuta, amid ongoing trials over the Nachlaot murder.
Jerusalem Court Rules PA Must Pay 50 Million NIS to Injured IDF Soldiers
The Jerusalem District Court ruled that the Palestinian Authority must pay 50 million NIS to soldiers and a police officer injured in terror attacks, setting a precedent that the 2024 terror victims compensation law applies to security forces.

Jerusalem Court Indicts Five Terror Cell Members for Planning Modiin Attack
The Jerusalem District Court indicted five individuals on Tuesday for establishing a terror cell that planned attacks against Israelis and security forces, including at a Modiin restaurant.
Jerusalem Court Sentences Man to 4 Years for Shooting Police Officer
The Jerusalem District Court sentenced Haim Tajar to four years in prison for shooting at rescue forces, critically injuring 22-year-old police officer Hodia Hailperin.
Jerusalem Court Upholds Sentence for Beit Shemesh Association Over Illegal Building
The Jerusalem District Court upheld a community service sentence and heavy fines for the director of a Beit Shemesh educational association over a decade-long violation of a demolition order and illegal construction.
Jerusalem Court Rejects E1 Construction Freeze as UK Prepares Sanctions
The Jerusalem District Court has rejected an injunction to freeze the E1 construction plan for 1,234 housing units. The ruling coincides with expected British sanctions against Israel over its settlement policies.
Jerusalem Court Sentences Rabbi Moshe Yazdi to 18 Years in Prison
The Jerusalem District Court sentenced 63-year-old Rabbi Moshe Yazdi to 18 years in prison for sexual abuse and financial crimes against his female students. Yazdi was also ordered to pay 150,000 shekels in compensation to each victim.
Court criticizes candidate from Ofer Winter's party: "Acted in bad faith"
The Jerusalem District Court dismissed a petition filed by Adv. Eran Ben-Ari, a candidate for the "Amcha Yisrael" party, against the Israel Bar Association head. The judge ruled that the petitioners abused the legal process.
Amidar tenant's lawsuit to purchase house in a combination deal rejected
The Jerusalem District Court has rejected a lawsuit filed by a public housing tenant seeking to purchase his home through a combination deal with a private developer. The court upheld the Ministry of Construction and Amidar's position, citing the need to prevent the commercialization of public housing rights.