Corruption in israel

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.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN, FRAIDY MOSER
Histadrut labor federation chairman Arnon Bar-David addresses a press conference, March 10, 2020
Headquarters of Lahav 433 – The National Crime Unit in Lod, pictured August 6, 2025.

Police detain senior figure in Histadrut's Hapoel branch for questioning as part of corruption case

He is one of several dozen key figures detained, along with eight people arrested until now, as part of the two-year-long investigation.

|ByALON HACHMON
MK May Golan visits at MK Itamar Ben-Gvir's makeshift office in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, February 14, 2022.

May Golan storms Lahav 433, takes off with her mother during interrogation

The Israeli Police is now looking into the possibility of arresting Golan over this incident, even if she still has immunity as a member of the Knesset, according to Israeli media.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

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

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.

JUNE 4, 2025ByWALLA!, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
The water fountain at the bottom of the Tel Aviv Municipality building at Rabin Square on July 5, 2015.

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.

APRIL 23, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on at his criminal trial testimony hearing in the Tel Aviv District Court yesterday.

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.

APRIL 22, 2025ByRENEE GARFINKEL
Habima Square in Tel Aviv packed with protesters calling loud and clear to save the Israeli democracy and to release the hostages.

'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.