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. 


Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, September 10, 2025

Netanyahu: Remove breach-of-trust clause, no special treatment for Milchan

 Volunteers work on Israeli farms.

Agriculture Min. must fix local farming deficiencies since war started, comptroller says

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testifies in his trial, December 10, 2024 (illustrative)

Netanyahu trial to end early after PM receives sealed envelope


Jobs for friends, missing funds: Police arrest lawyer, probe May Golan’s ministry, office

The probe focuses on suspicions that ministry employees and outside individuals were involved in obtaining financial benefits through deception.

Minister May Golan seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, January 8, 2024

30% of complaints filed about judges in 2024 were justified, report finds

The annual “Public Complaints Commission on State Representatives in the Courts” report, authored by judge Prof. Menachem Finkelstein, found half the total complaints concerned the prosecution.

An illustration of a court gavel with a complaints sign.

Netanyahu gov't willing to discuss A-G firing with High Court

Government tells High Court it will discuss A-G Gali Baharav-Miara’s dismissal under court outline if conditions on timing and attendance are met.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara; illustrative.

Young haredi man convicted of spying for Iran

Stern is a 22-year-old yeshiva student from Beit Shemesh, and belongs to the Vizhnitz hassidic dynasty. 

Elimelech Stern, convicted of spying on behalf of Iran, September 14, 2025.

'Qatargate': Police appeal court decision to allow Urich to return to Netanyahu's office

Israel Police appealed a ruling allowing Netanyahu adviser Yonatan Urich, a key suspect in the “Qatargate” probe, to return to the PMO despite allegations of security breaches.

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Netanyahu submits proposal of Zini as next Shin Bet chief to Senior Appt.'s Advisory C'tee

In his letter, Netanyahu asked that matters be rushed so that Zini could take the appointment already on September 21, when the acting Shin Bet director 'S' finishes his tenure.

Designated head of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) director David Zini seen with Ultra orthodox jewish soldiers from the Hasmonean Brigade after completing their beret march, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old city on August 6, 2025.

Police fail in request to extend measures against Netanyahu aide Yonatan Urich

During a previous hearing just a few weeks ago, an Israel Police representative noted that the investigation is expected to wrap up within the next few weeks.

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Netanyahu's criminal trial to switch to four days a week, judges rule

The framework switch will begin in November, the judges ruled after appeals by the defense attorneys of Netanyahu and other defendants in the cases.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, September 10, 2025

‘His presence is a security breach’: Police again seek to bar Urich from Netanyahu’s office

Israel Police sought to prolong restrictions on PMO aide Yonatan Urich, a key Qatargate suspect, saying more steps are needed to complete the probe.

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Netanyahu trial: Testimony hearing opens to public after starting behind closed doors

Due to security concerns with information surrounding this issue going on the public record, a representative from the Defense Ministry asked that the hearing be switched to a closed-door setting.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enters the Tel Aviv District Court for his criminal trial proceedings, July 14, 2025.