Matanyahu Englman

Netanyahu's state comptroller pick Michael Rabello withdraws candidacy after vote controversy

Rabello confirmed his decision to withdraw his candidacy in a letter on Friday addressed to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.

Attorney Michael Rabello, candidate for the State Comptroller seen at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 1, 2026.
A prostitute in Israel waiting for a client.

Police enforce prostitution law unevenly, trafficking victims face visa barriers, comptroller finds

Attorney Michael Rabello, candidate for the State Comptroller seen at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 1, 2026.

Israel to be left without state comptroller after Supreme Court freezes Rabello's election

Volunteers pack kits to distribute to young families in Jerusalem, during war between Iran and Israel, June 15, 2025.

Israel failed to coordinate NIS 14.8 billion in October 7 volunteer aid, probe finds


IDF's October 7 defense failure was at root of evacuation breakdowns, gov't probe finds

Englman added that the evacuation system lacked an orderly IDF response, clear command-and-control arrangements with Magen David Adom, and timely coordination of handover points.

The entrance to the Bibas family home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, near Gaza border, in southern Israel, February 25, 2025

As Dead Sea plans languish, gov't probe finds Israel still unprepared for climate change

A separate audit published on Tuesday in the report presented findings on the northern Dead Sea basin, which showed the practical consequences of long-term governmental delay.

Israelis enjoy the beach as a heatwave hits Israel, in Herzliya, April 17, 2026

Israeli daycares plagued by licensing and inspection gaps, endangering toddlers, report finds

The report, published Tuesday, examined oversight of daycare centers for children from birth through age three, a system that served around 212,000 toddlers in licensed facilities during the 2024-25

Israeli daycare-aged children (illustrative). March 24, 2026.

Court: Comptroller overstepped authority in Oct. 7 investigations, several audits to be halted

The High Court ruled that State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman exceeded his authority while investigating some issues related to the October 7 massacre.

The State Comptroller, Matanyahu Englman

Israel lacks plan for gas, mortgages, public spending, government probe finds

The most serious finding concerned natural gas, which provides about 70% of Israel’s electricity.

An electricity pole is seen in Israel, January 28, 2026 (illustrative)

Israel faces crisis as elderly population nears two million, nursing costs threaten NII stability

“Aging of the population is one of the central challenges facing the State of Israel,” Englman said, adding that "an appropriate response to the elderly population is a moral obligation."

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

Gov't call center quality falls, public service scores climb, digital access rises, audit finds

In a follow-up report, Matanyahu Englman found that public service is improving across the board for Israelis, but call centers are still failing to meet specific needs.

Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at a Finance committee meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 6, 2025.

Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals

Matanyahu Englman's annual report finds that local authorities and government ministries are failing to implement key urban safety measures and business licensing requirements.

Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at the annual Jerusalem Conference of the 'Besheva' group in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.

Knesset's election of Rabello as comptroller conducted unlawfully, retired justice tells high court

The petitions argue that the secrecy of the vote was not a technical formality, but a central legal protection meant to allow MKs to vote freely.

Attorney Michael Rabello, candidate for the State Comptroller seen at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 1, 2026.

Israel's bomb shelter crisis: When sirens sound, millions of Israelis have nowhere safe to go

Safe rooms save lives, but millions of Israelis remain without access to proper protection when sirens sound.

Tel Avivians take cover, June 8.