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.

Incoming Mossad director Roman Gofman arrives to a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 5, 2026

Gofman rejects A-G’s classified update in High Court Mossad appointment case

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon

Former finance minister Kahlon to admit offense in UnetCredit collapse case

Israeli singer Shay-Li Atari Wiener, who recently revealed she was raped several years ago, protests alongside supporters outside a court hearing of her alleged rapist in Tel Aviv, January 21, 2026.

Musician Yuval Vilner named as suspect in alleged rape of Shay-Li Atari, Naama Shahar


Jerusalem under pressure, but residents report rising satisfaction, new data shows - poll

The Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research, an independent research institute focused on Jerusalem and its diverse communities, published its annual statistical report on the capital city.

A man is seen holding an Israeli flag in the Old City of Jerusalem on Jerusalem Day.

Can Israel actually sue 'The New York Times' over 'dog rape' column? - explainer

Should the process move forward, the procedure - and the chances of success - would depend largely on where the suit is filed.

Illustration of The New York Times application displayed on a smartphone held in hand in Corsica France April 18, 2026.

'My health is excellent,' Netanyahu stresses in defamation lawsuit testimony

Prime minister’s testimony against Gonen Ben Itzhak, Uri Misgav and Ben Caspit cut short after roughly half an hour.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds his head during a ceremony at Mount Herzl, May 14, 2026

Mossad appointment case: A-G to submit classified material not presented at hearing

The move follows a Wednesday hearing on the case against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's appointment of Gofman.

Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

Israeli indicted for allegedly sending sensitive-site footage to foreign agent during Iran war

27-year-old Tira resident Ahmad Daas is charged with contact with a foreign agent and four counts of passing information to the enemy with intent to harm state security.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Herzog urges negotiations toward plea deal in Netanyahu criminal trial

President Isaac Herzog called for dialogue and possible negotiations toward resolving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal trial amid rising political tensions ahead of elections.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends his trial on corruption charges at the district court in Tel Aviv, Israel, 12 March 2025

Beersheba man gets five years for sexual offenses against minors, threatening girls on WhatsApp

Tzur admitted to joining various WhatsApp groups, some of which included minors, located girls’ phone numbers through the groups,, and contacted them through WhatsApp messages.

WhatsApp users.

High Court cancels Karhi’s removal of KAN search chairwoman, orders appointment process to advance

Justices say minister lacked basis to remove retired judge Nechama Munitz, whose committee is central to filling vacancies on public broadcaster’s council.

MK Shlomo Karhi (Likud).

Netanyahu denies role in alleged 2009 efforts to broker Yediot-Israel Hayom understandings

The hearing focused on claims that intermediaries close to Netanyahu discussed possible limits on the weekend edition of Israel Hayom in exchange for improved coverage of Netanyahu and his family in

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.

Israel entered Hamas war with weakened domestic weapons-production capacity, probe finds

The report examined Israel’s ability to preserve domestic production of weapons, raw materials, components, and infrastructure used by the defense establishment and the IDF.

A TAMMUZ MISSILE launched from an IDF tank.