The State Prosecutor

Knesset approves first reading of bill to make Police Investigation Department independent

The Knesset has approved a bill to make the Police Investigation Department independent from the State Prosecutor's Office, ensuring unbiased investigations.

JANUARY 12, 2026|ByJAMES GENN

Justice Minister Yariv Levin (R) speaks with MK Simcha Rothman (L) at the Knesset, November 26, 2025; illustrative.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin glances at Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, September 18, 2025

What's behind bills to 'split' A-G role - and will it change Israel's legal governance? - explainer

Critics say Israel’s system lacks the structural safeguards that would prevent a weakened oversight of government actions under a divided A-G role.

DECEMBER 7, 2025|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Yaakov Litzman at the weekly cabinet meeting, March 2020.

Prosecution moves to hold Roche Israel, former UTJ aides accountable for possible fraud

Three key figures are facing potential criminal charges in an ongoing lobbying investigation.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025|BySARAH BEN-NUN

An illustration of a court gavel with a complaints sign.

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.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Netanyahu’s plea deal is in Israel’s public interest - Gideon Sa’ar

Sa'ar tweeted his support for a plea deal after details of a secret meeting between judges and the prosecutor's office was leaked.

JUNE 23, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar commented on the upcoming elections during an interview at Maariv's leaders' conference in collaboration with Walla!

Gaza electrician indicted for terrorist activities

The Southern District Attorney's Office noted that the suspect provided Hamas with timers and electrical boards used to time several rockets to launch simultaneously.

JUNE 24, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A SUSPECT IN a Jerusalem court. Can the Shin Bet’s motto – that it goes after all terrorism equally – be disproven?

'Georgian Case' against former police chief candidate Hirsch to be closed

Police fail to establish a proper case to prosecute Hirsch.

JULY 5, 2019ByAVISHAI GRINZAIG/MAARIV

GAL HIRSCH, chairman of both the Israel Leadership Institute and Magen Party

Israeli Supreme Court acquits man convicted of murder

Elisha Chayavtov confessed to a murder after being completely cut off from the world. He has now been released, after seven years of imprisonment. The judges: “Fundamental flaws in investigation."

AUGUST 2, 2018ByAVISHAI GRINZAIG/MAARIV

Kindergarten assistant indicted for manslaughter after death of baby

In the case of one-year-old baby Yasmin Vinta, the defendant, a 23-year-old temporary resident from Ukraine, allegedly caused the baby’s death while putting her and another baby to sleep.

JUNE 11, 2018ByTAMARA ZIEVE

The one-year-old baby who was smothered to death with a blanket

Will top prosecutor block confrontation of main suspect in US hiker’s death?

The case centers around the unexplained death of Ariel Newman, 18, a student from Great Neck, New York, during a Yeud-run hike in the Judean Desert on September 10, 2014.

NOVEMBER 14, 2017ByYONAH JEREMY BOB