Corruption in israel

One minister wearing five hats: Yariv Levin's positions harm Israeli public interest - opinion

Having someone simultaneously serving as minister of multiple ministries is harmful to the public interest and should concern us all.

|BySUZIE NAVOT, MORAN KANDELSHTEIN-HAINA
JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin sits in the Knesset plenum. Last week, he was appointed acting Jerusalem and Jewish tradition minister and now holds five ministerial portfolios, the writer notes.
The water fountain at the bottom of the Tel Aviv Municipality building at Rabin Square on July 5, 2015.

Nat'l Crime Unit arrests six on suspicion of bribery in raid on Tel Aviv municipality offices

The suspects will be brought to a hearing regarding the extension of their detention at the Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court today.

|ByWALLA!, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on at his criminal trial testimony hearing in the Tel Aviv District Court yesterday.

Netanyahu denies pushing tax exemption regulations for Milchan

Netanyahu is suspected of allegedly pushing for several regulatory changes that would have been beneficial to his friend while in a position of power.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
Habima Square in Tel Aviv packed with protesters calling loud and clear to save the Israeli democracy and to release the hostages.

We must rebuild trust in Israel, as faith in democracy begins with honesty - opinion

We don’t need to agree on everything. But we do need to believe – again – that we’re all in this together.

|ByRENEE GARFINKEL

'10 years of idiotic press statements’: Case 4000 defense hearings end, Case 1000 to begin

The prosecution levied 315 items of evidence against the prime minister.

APRIL 2, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, as part of his testimony in his trial, March 24, 2025

Grapevine: A state of corruption

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AUGUST 9, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG with mothers and widows of fallen Druze soldiers.

NGO demands criminal investigation of former justice minister Shaked

Former justice minister Ayelet Shaked is accused of having agreed to Effi Naveh's political demands in exchange for appointment as the president of Tel Aviv District Court.

APRIL 17, 2024ByELIAV BREUER
Ayelet Shaked speaks at the Jerusalem Post 2023 Annual Conference in New York, June 5, 2023

Israel's Government Companies Authority head resigns in political dispute

In her resignation letter as well as the dispute she cited the behavior of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of her decision to resign. 

DECEMBER 30, 2023ByYUVAL BARNEA
MK Dudi Amsalem reacts during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 19, 2022.

Suspected fraud of millions of shekels from donation funds for soldiers

An Israeli company attempted to defraud millions of shekels from donations to soldiers, in exchange for the supply of defective protective equipment to soldiers.

OCTOBER 15, 2023BySHLOMI HELLER/WALLA!
IDF Armored forces at a staging area near the northern Israeli border with Lebanon. October 14, 2023.

Netanyahu trial: State attacks discrepancies in Milchan testimony

The ninth day of the Arnon Milchan testimony for the Netanyahu trial began on Wednesday.

JULY 5, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
An image of the proceedings during Milchan's testimony on the ninth day of the Netanyahu trial, July 5, 2023.

Lapid testifies in Netanyahu corruption trial amid fanfare and heavy security

Lapid is taking the stand for Case 1000, in which Netanyahu is alleged to have received expensive gifts from Israeli businessman Arnon Milchan.

JUNE 12, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Head of opposition Yair Lapid arrives to testify in the trial against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the District Court in Jerusalem on June 12, 2023.

Attorneys strike over possible transfer of Police Investigation Unit

Saada argued that the bill's objective was to counter a conflict of interest where police were prevented from investigating.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
MK Moshe Saada at a special committee metting in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 25, 2022.

Dozens arrested in Defense Ministry corruption probe

The suspects are accused of taking and giving bribes, fraud, breach of trust, and more

FEBRUARY 14, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Evidence confiscated by Israel Police as part of the 'Black Billion' raid, February 8, 2023

Israel rises to 31st place in 2022 Global Corruption Index

Israel's significant improvement in the 2022 index resulted in Israel gaining significant distance from countries perceived as politically corrupt.

JANUARY 31, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yifat Ben-Hai Segev seen after a court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on December 13, 2022.

Netanyahu firing driver state witnesses is conflict of interest -A-G office

Netanyahu has allegedly fired three drivers that are witnesses in his corruption case.

JANUARY 11, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, January 8, 2023