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State Attorney Aisman warns Mahash law could put sensitive cases under political pressure

State Attorney Amit Aisman warned that the Mahash reform under the Justice Ministry could expose sensitive investigations to political pressure. The law passed Knesset and faces High Court petition.

Entrance to the Office of the Minister of Justice, at the Ministry of Justice in Jerusalem, April 7, 2025.
MK Yulia Malinovsky, Justice Minister Yariv Levin and MK Simcha Rothman hold a joint press conference at the Knesset in Jerusalem, May 10, 2026.

Knesset passes law placing internal police investigations under Justice Ministry's authority

Tzachi Braverman walking at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, November 11, 2024.

'Midnight Meeting' Affair: PMO chief-of-staff Braverman summoned for pre-indictment hearing

PEOPLE GATHER outside a court in Lod, calling for justice following the killing of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, on May 10, 2026.

Court extends detention of sixteen minors arrested for Independence Day murder of Yemano Zalka


State attorney announces investigation into Benny Gantz’s failed company

At this stage, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz, who headed the cybersecurity company, is not expected to be treated as a suspect, only as a fact witness.

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz at a faction meeting at the Knesset, November 18, 2019

State Attorney Shai Nitzan talks to the 'Post' about a decade versus ICC

‘The world has gone crazy’ when Israel, Hamas are being compared.

Former state attorney Shai Nitzan

Amir Ohana: A-G's behavior didn't help his candidate's chances

"You can do what you want, but I don't intend to discuss specific names of other candidates, not [Deputy State Attorney Shlomo] Lemberger, and not anyone else. My choice is clear."

Justice Minister Amir Ohana with Attorney Orli Ben-Ari, his choice to replace State Attorney Shai Nitzan

Amir Ohana's pick Orli Ben-Ari gives up state attorney position

Ben-Ari's associates said she called Ohana on Friday and told him that she understood she had, unintentionally, been involved in a struggle between bigger forces.

Justice Minister Amir Ohana with Attorney Orli Ben-Ari, his choice to replace State Attorney Shai Nitzan

Retiring state attorney: If our office falls, 'everything will crumble'

In an interview with Channel 12, Shai Nitzan spoke about Netanyahu's cases, Justice Minister Amir Ohana snubbing him and the justice system's public approval crisis.

State Attorney Shay Nitzan

Justice Minister Ohana to appoint Shai Nitzan replacement

Nitzan is due to step down on December 15 having served out his full term.

Justice Minister Amir Ohana speaks at the Israeli Bar Association on June 10, 2019

Assault on Israel’s judicial system: The angel of history is watching us

The current justice minister, Amir Ohana, is the prime minister’s personal political appointee.

Israel's Supreme Court

Ohana: ‘Inner’ State Attorney’s Office conspires against elected officials

A-G and state attorney reject allegations. ‘No one will deter us from faithfully carrying out our work’

Justice Minister Amir Ohana, 2019.

Efi Nave, Head of Israeli bar, arrested in sex-for-judgeship scandal

Head of Israeli Bar Association Efi Naveh allegedly intervened on behalf of prospective judges for sexual favors.

Efi Naveh appears in court, January 16th, 2019

Lap dances on the way to becoming criminal offense

"The lap dances, posing for years as ‘an innocent dance’ are essentially a sexual act of physical contact intending to please customers.”

Strip club [illustrative]