Sarah Ben-Nun

Sarah is the legal affairs correspondent and former night editor for The Jerusalem Post. She split her childhood between Israel and the US, granting her a deep understanding of both communities. After completing her National Service in Israel, Sarah went on to study at Yeshiva University. She holds a BA in Journalism. 


Sign held at protest against haredi draft reads: "Undettered by arrests, trembling from the targets," in reference to the IDF's set targets for haredi constription, Jerusalem, October 30, 2025.

Israeli government must enforce policy against IDF draft evaders, High Court of Justice rules

Threatening graffiti sprayed across the exterior of Channel 13’s headquarters has renewed alarm over the increasingly hostile environment facing Israeli journalists, particularly those reporting on politically explosive security matters On November 19th, 2025.

Inciting graffiti against journalists sprayed on Channel 13 headquarters, police complaint filed

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin presents the reasonableness clause to the Knesset in July.

Levin names retired judge Ben Hamo to lead Sde Teiman leak inquiry after initial pick blocked


Israel rape crisis centers report 51,000 cases as ministries withhold key data

Before the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, the ARCCI noted that several state organizations withheld key information.

Demonstrators gather during a protest the crimes and sexual violence against women in October 7 massacre, outside of United Nations headquarters in New York City, on December 4, 2023.

Netanyahu’s first testimony in Case 4000 cross-examination sees sharp clash over media influence

Case 4000 explores the Netanyahu's seeking favorable coverage in Israeli media, particularly their relationship with Bezeq owner Shaul Elovitch, who owned the Walla news site.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Systemic failures in Israel's support for reservists during Gaza war, comptroller warns

Englman concluded that the state must now commit to sweeping structural reforms.

IDF reservists in Gaza.

Shin Bet chief's Zini under scrutiny: Petitioners argue ‘unreasonableness’ of PM's recommendation

Petitions by ex-intel chiefs and others argue Zini's lack of agency experience and flawed vetting compromise the Shin Bet's independence.

 Maj.-Gen. David Zini attends a ceremony held at the IDF Central Command headquarters in Jerusalem, July 8, 2024

Netanyahu Trial: Judges cancel Wednesday testimony due to 'security issue'

The Tel Aviv District Court rejected the prosecution's request to hold a makeup hearing on Thursday.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 20, 2025

Prosecution indicts man for incitement to racism, threats against A-G Baharav-Miara

“Did you see what happened to the MAG? We are going to make sure that you commit suicide. Understand this. You will be in the grave, regardless of whether it is legal or not.”

Yaakov Yatach compared the attorney general to Rabin and was accused of attempted threats

Israeli arrested by police on suspicion of threatening journalists

A man in his 20s was arrested in Holon for issuing threats against Channel 14 journalists. The case highlights a rise in harassment targeting Israeli reporters amid rising press freedom concerns.

Police car at night

Histadrut head Arnon Bar-David's associate ends own life after questioning in corruption case

The man, who was considered close with Bar-David's family and oversaw construction work at their home, was found dead in the Ben Shemen Forest in central Israel.

Histadrut labor federation chairman Arnon Bar-David addresses a press conference, March 10, 2020

High Court orders Chief Rabbinate to decide on Tzohar’s kashrut license after year-long delay

The 2021 legislation opened the possibility for independent bodies to issue kosher certifications, but until now, the rabbinate had not initiated any applications or licensing processes.

KASHRUT CERTIFICATION at a Jerusalem eatery – will the rabbinate’s monopoly be broken?

High Court rules: Kula will not supervise investigation into MAG

The case has quickly become a proxy battle over the balance of power between the executive, legal, and judicial institutions.

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin attends a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed judges, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, in June.