Corruption in israel

Rapper ‘The Shadow’ removed as police volunteer amid investigation

The move marks the latest development in an affair that began with an investigative report and recordings in which Eliasi was heard boasting about his connections within the Israel Police.

"The Shadow," Yoav Eliasi outside of the Tel Aviv police station.
Headquarters of Lahav 433 – The National Crime Unit in Lod, pictured August 6, 2025.

Lahav 433 to question government ministry director, two senior officials over fraud, police say

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, October 28, 2025.

Herzog deserves our support in trying to achieve plea bargain, end Netanyahu trial saga - editorial

 Knesset building illuminates in colors of US flag in honor of Trump's strikes on Iran nuclear facilities, June 22, 2025.

Israel government corruption drops in public perception, Transparency International poll suggests


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.

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. 

 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.

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.

 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.

 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.

 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

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.

 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.

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

Thousands protest new gov't coalition in Tel Aviv

The demonstration mainly targeted the incoming right-wing government coalition and especially party leaders Deri, Ben-Gvir and Smotrich.

 Demonstration against the incoming gov't in Tel Aviv, December 12 2022.