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


What flipped key state’s witness against Netanyahu in Case 4000? - analysis

In one of the narratives, the police used any and all means.

THE FALSE narratives about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also make the establishment of a unity government with the Center-Left impossible

Is new comptroller panel about diversity or protecting PM? - analysis

Critics of the committee have slammed the appointments as motivated entirely to help Netanyahu get permission to use donations from tycoon allies to pay his legal defense.

Matanyahu Englman

Why can’t Israel kick public corruption? - Analysis

All of them are, of course, innocent until proven guilty; however, such a lengthy list raises questions over how this can happen and how to prevent it.

Israeli Supreme Court

Presidential advisor accused of corruption

Rivlin has no connection to incident, administration stresses

President Reuven Rivlin speaks at his Residence in Jerusalem, following his discussions with party's members, who arrived to deliver their recommendations for prime minister. Jerusalem, Apr 15, 2019

Micha Lindenstrauss, former state comptroller, passes away at 82

As state comptroller he prioritized the fight against government corruption.

Micha Lindenstrauss

Barkat seeks to be paid only one shekel salary as Member of Knesset

The former mayor of Jerusalem turned MK is Israel's richest politician by a wide margin, earning his wealth in anti-virus software.

Nir Barkat

Aryeh Deri déjà vu – A minister on the way to prison again? - analysis

If Deri is indicted and convicted, it would mean that a corrupt man was running a key ministry for over four years and was repeatedly allowed to do so by both the political and legal establishments.

Aryeh Deri during Shas Conference on February 10th, 2019

Ex deputy minister Kirschenbaum testifies for 1st time in bribery trial

Notably, Kirschenbaum remained loyal to Avigdor Liberman and said he knew nothing about the scheme.

Faina Kirschenbaum

New Blue and White ads highlight Likud corruption

"Once is an incident and twice is a coincidence but the third time is already a system," the ad says.

A screenshot of a Blue and White ad attacking Benjamin Netanyahu, noting his number 1 slot on the Likud list and charges of bribery and fraud, released March 13th, 2019

Jerusalem cable car could damage ancient Karaite cemetery - report

Proponents say it will help tourists get to the Old City, but the Karaites join environmentalists, archaeologists and watch-dog groups in petitioning against the cable car project.

A view of Jerusalem's Valley of Hinnom with Hebron Road in the foreground and Mount Zion in the background taken from near the First Station complex