Corruption

The era of AI: Is Albania heralding the end of human government? - opinion

Albania's vision of a code-run state emerges from decades of corruption, nepotism, and entrenched political networks.

|ByBELLA BARDA BAREKET
ALBANIA’S PRIME MINISTER Edi Rama gestures during a news conference in Tirana, earlier this year. He suggests, half in jest, but also half in earnest, that portfolios of governance could be entrusted to algorithms, says the writer.
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the annual opening of the UN General Assembly last September. Israel’s transformation into a pariah state may reach its peak next month at the General Assembly, says the writer.

Netanyahu's legal team pushes back against four day hearing schedule

Netanyahu is on trial in three cases, on charges of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust. He has pleaded not guilty to all three, in the storm of a case that began in 2020.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of a Qatari flag.

Netanyahu's former advisor questioned in Serbia over 'Qatargate,' classified documents affair

Deputy Commissioner Momi Meshulam is currently in Serbia conducting a legal deposition involving Srulik Einhorn, a former Netanyahu advisor.

|ByEFRAT FORSHER, BINI ASCHKENASY
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enters the Tel Aviv District Court for his criminal trial proceedings, July 14, 2025.

Netanyahu trial resumes in Tel Aviv District Court after war with Iran, US visit

|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Netanyahu trial hearings canceled this week after Mossad, IDF intel chiefs gave security input

Military Intelligence Directorate chief Shlomi Binder was summoned to weigh in and provide a security perspective for the judges.

JUNE 29, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen speaking at the Knesset.

Trump says Netanyahu's trial should be canceled, calling it a 'witch hunt'

"Bibi Netanyahu's trial should be CANCELLED, IMMEDIATELY, or a Pardon given to a Great Hero, who has done so much for the State (of Israel)," Trump added.

JUNE 26, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump shake hands following a meeting in the White House, in Washington, April 7, 2025.

Netanyahu trial: Cross-examination testimony opens in Tel Aviv

JUNE 9, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Aviv District Court for day three of cross-examinations in his corruption trial, May 9, 2025.

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 cross-examined in day 36 of criminal corruption trial

JUNE 3, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Tel Aviv court for criminal trial, June 3, 2025.

Netanyahu's cross-examination: Will the prime minister's trial tear him down?

The prosecution’s chance to try to tear down Netanyahu’s narrative at trial is the moment the PM has dreaded since 2016.

MAY 30, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in the courtroom, May 19

Netanyahu trial day 35: Last day of defense questioning opens in Tel Aviv

MAY 28, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends his trial on corruption charges at the district court in Tel Aviv, Israel, 02 April 2025.

Grandfather of slain soldier yells at Netanyahu at defense trial in Tel Aviv

MAY 27, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at court in Tel Aviv, May 6, 2025.

Netanyahu trial day 31: PM returns to courtroom after meeting with Witkoff ends

MAY 14, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court for his corruption trial, May 14, 2025.

'Qatargate' scandal: Investigation team traces money trail back to Doha - KAN

The team analyzed bank accounts, data extracted from the suspects' phones, testimonies, and additional evidence to discover how the transfer of funds occurred, KAN stated.

MAY 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
(L to R): Eli Feldstein, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yonatan Urich (illustration).

Netanyahu denies asking for cigars from Hadas Klein

MK Tally Gotliv clashes with judges; Bereaved father calls for Shin Bet head replacement

APRIL 29, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
Israeli 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, April 29, 2025.