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


AG rejects campaign undermining state prosecution over Netanyahu probe

The attorney-general also defended how long it has taken and will still take for him to decide on whether to charge Netanyahu for his alleged involvement in three major corruption affairs.

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit (C) speaks in Knesset, June 27, 2018

Sara Netanyahu indicted for falsely charging state $100k for meals

Charges follow collapse of plea bargain. What does it spell for her husband?

Sara Netanyahu

City Heat: Israel braces for fiery round of local elections

Politicians prepare for local elections marred by multiple corruption scandals.

An Israeli flag is seen in the background as a man casts his ballot for the parliamentary election

Report: Police to question Netanyahu on obstruction of justice

Police will reportedly bring the prime minister in for questioning regarding obstruction of justice in the Case 4000 corruption probe.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a weekly cabinet meeting on March 11, 2018

A tale of two realities — And two Netanyahus

Netanyahu, the world leader, on one hand; Netanyahu, who views himself as a persecuted politician, on the other.

ME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu pauses during an interview at the Economic Club of Washington, DC, on March 7, 2018.

Police go for indictment with Filber, conviction with Hefetz

There could be an early election leading to another Netanyahu victory, followed by the prosecution going after the prime minister with the Harow-Filber-Hefetz hammer shortly thereafter.

Former Netanyahu aide Nir Hefetz

After the Hefetz deal: Alsheich says state’s witnesses vital

“Everyone knows that it is not easy to commit a crime, thinking that you are protected by someone who might turn his back on you.”

Former Netanyahu media adviser Nir Hefetz

Top PM aide Hefetz signed state's witness deal in Netanyahu probe

Nir Hefetz is not be the first major aide to turn state’s witness and testify against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Former Netanyahu aide Nir Hefetz

Report: Netanyahus to be questioned simultaneously on Friday

Police suspect that Netanyahu acted to benefit Bezeq in return for favorable coverage.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara boarding a flight to London, November 1, 2017.

Center Field: The Netanyahu hangover brings out the worst in us all

Welcome to the Netanyahu hangover, the excruciating finale of a parliamentary leader without term limits.

Benjamin Netanyahu