Avichai Mandelblit

Mandelblit resumes testimony as Netanyahu defense presses on investigation approvals

Mandelblit, who authorized the investigations and later approved the indictment, testified for the defense. Netanyahu’s lawyer, Amit Hadad, questioned him about what he permitted police to examine.

Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit walks into the courtroom at the Jerusalem District Court, October 25, 2026.
Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit testifies in Netanyahu trial, October 22, 2026.

Netanyahu defense challenges investigation approvals as judge presses Mandelblit

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit arrives to testify in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, October 21, 2026.

Mandelblit says he suspected leaks aimed at pressuring him over Netanyahu investigations

Former Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit arrives to testify in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, October 12, 2026.

Mandelblit’s testimony raises new questions about Netanyahu’s trial - opinion


Anti-Netanyahu plea deal protest held outside A-G's house

Minister Eli Avidar, who was one of the leaders of the protests, called the demonstrators to also insist on a probe of the Submarine Affair. 

 Protests outside A-G Avichai Mandelblit's home as reports come in that he is close to a plea deal with former prime minister Netanyahu, January 15, 2022

Netanyahu's plea deal: Real negotiations or psychological warfare? - analysis

One thing is certain: A-G Avichai Mandelblit will not sign a deal that allows Netanyahu to remain an MK in the near future.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit talk at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem in 2015.

Netanyahu close to plea deal that would see him leave politics - report

Benjamin Netanyahu could leave the Knesset in exchange for the closure of Case 2000 and removal of the bribery charge in Case 4000.

Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu in the Knesset in June.

Sa'ar to appoint Amit Aisman as acting A-G for 1 month as of Feb. 1

C'tee to replace Mandelblit expected to debate past end of term

State Attorney Amit Aisman

Israel's next A-G list narrowed down to nine finalists

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar recommended Deputy Attorney-General Raz Nizri, former top ministry official Gali Baharav-Miara, and Deputy Attorney General for international affairs Roy Schondorf.

JUSTICES ARRIVE for a hearing at the Supreme Court in.

A-G indicts Aeronautics drone-maker, case details under gag order

A gag order was placed on all details relating to the case, presumably because the buyer is a country with whom Israel has sensitive relations or that exposure of details could harm drone sales.

Aeronautics' Orbiter 3 unmanned aerial system

NGO asks High Court to block Deri from future office

The petition slams Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit and the Prosecution Economic Crimes Division for the lenient plea deal and indictment they filed against Deri for minor tax crimes.

SHAS LEADER MK Arye Deri, August 2, 2021

Haim Katz convicted of minor fraud in plea deal, asks for suspended sentence

Currently, both the prosecution and the defense are making arguments to the court to endorse their recommendation that a suspended sentence (with no actual jail time) and a fine be his punishment.

 Likud MK Haim Katz speaks at a Knesset plenary session on his request for parliamentary immunity from prosecution, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 17, 2020.

Deri should be barred from politics - opinion

Preventing Deri from once again returning to a government position, following a repeat offense involving monetary misdeeds, would be a step showing that the country has had enough of corruption.

Shas leader MK Arye Deri is seen at the Knesset, on July 26, 2021.

Former PM Netanyahu may choose to testify at his own trial - report

Despite the defendant not having the obligation to take to the witness stand during his own trial, Netanyahu has decided he may do so, hoping it will have a positive effect on his legal situation.

Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court on November 22, 2021