Avichai Mandelblit

Did police overstep? Mandelblit pressed on limits of Netanyahu investigation in Case 2000

Case 2000 concerns discussions about more favorable coverage of Netanyahu in Yediot Aharonot in exchange for steps to curb Israel Hayom. Netanyahu faces charges of fraud and breach of trust.

Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit testifies in Netanyahu trial, October 26, 2026.
Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit walks into the courtroom at the Jerusalem District Court, October 25, 2026.

Mandelblit resumes testimony as Netanyahu defense presses on investigation approvals

Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit testifies in Netanyahu trial, October 22, 2026.

Netanyahu defense challenges investigation approvals as judge presses Mandelblit

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit arrives to testify in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, October 21, 2026.

Mandelblit says he suspected leaks aimed at pressuring him over Netanyahu investigations


A-G to High Court: PM can’t appoint judges, mold court-related bills

Netanyahu has rejected the attorney-general’s view, saying that appointing judges will not impact his trial when the three judges who are hearing his case are already set.

Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Knesset in Jerusalem

Members of committee investigating Submarine Affair announce resignation

The committee was formed by Gantz in November to investigate Netanyahu and his role in Case 3000.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exits a submarine.

Attorney-General to High Court: Don’t overturn unity gov’t

Justices were concerned about Basic Law changes

AVICHAI MANDELBLIT

Kobi Shabtai nominated as next police chief

In addition, Ohana will nominate Katy Perry to head the Israel Prisons Service.

Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich and Commander of the Israeli border police Kobi Shabtai visit at an Israeli border police base near Jerusalem, Tuesday, March 27, 2018.

Black Flag: investigate movement behind "Leftist traitor" graffiti

"The violent attacks are carried out by perverted supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who view anyone who isn't a "Bibi-ist" as a traitor," reads the complaint filed to A-G Mandelblit.

Israelis protest against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at Beit HaKerem neighborhood in Jerusalem on October 10, 2020.

Gantz demands appointments to key posts

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit urged Netanyahu and Gantz over the weekend to make key appointments, including a new state prosecutor and police chief.

Benny Gantz

Mandelblit to Ohana: You have 3 weeks to appoint police chief

A-G letter puts teeth into High Court order.

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit and Justice Minister Amir Ohana, Airport City, September 3, 2020

High Court to Government: Appoint a police chief now

Acting Police Commissioner Moti Cohen replaced Roni Alsheich in December 2018, but was never elevated to permanent status.

Acting Chief of Police Motti Cohen speaks at the annual Justice conference in Airport City, outside Tel Aviv on September 03, 2019.

AG body slams attempt to strike Jewish Nation State Law

Tells court it has nor authority to vacate a Basic Law

Druze-Israelis protest the Nation-State Law

Amit Eastman nominated as next state attorney by Justice committee

The position has been mostly unfilled since December 2019.

A general view of the US Supreme Court building at sunset in Washington, US, November 10, 2020.