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


Deri deal could damage opposition, dash his career - analysis

The proposed plea agreement with Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit by which Deri would resign from the Knesset and admit to mild tax offenses to get out of jail sounds like a sweetheart deal.

Head of Shas and Interior Minister, Arye Deri voted at a polling station close to his house on Kablan Street in Jerusalem.

Selection panel progresses toward picking next attorney general

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar wants a candidate who will agree to a historic breaking apart of the attorney general position into two separate roles: a chief legal adviser and a chief prosecutor.

ATTORNEY-GENERAL Avichai Mandelblit –  responsible for the law, and not all aspects of the ethics and fate of the nation.

A-G: If Netanyahu had continued, Israeli democracy would have been in danger

“The grace of heaven saved us from Netanyahu” said AG Avichai Mandelblit.

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit

What was AG’s real position on Amir Peretz to lead IAI? - analysis

It is true that Avichai Mandelblit did not block Peretz’s appointment. Yet, it remains unclear why the media downplayed his doubts.

 Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit. He is something of a weather vane for the new government.

On This Day: Israel's A-G announces intent to indict Netanyahu

The announcement was seen as historic, as it was the first time in Israeli history such charges were ever to be brought against a sitting prime minister.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and  Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit

Attorney presses A-G to probe Gantz over NGO terrorist label

Gantz’s action affected the freedom of movement and expression of those working in the NGOs, attorney Eitan Mack said in a letter to Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit.

 Israeli minister of Defense Benny Gantz attend a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on October 19, 2021.

Haim Katz to get suspended sentence, fine for minor fraud in plea bargain

Part of the deal includes Katz waiving his parliamentary immunity and an agreement by the sides to seek a sentence including a fine and a suspended prison sentence, but without serving jail time.

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit and Likud MK Haim Katz

Sa’ar looks to split A-G role, with or without Knesset - analysis

Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar may be able to fulfill his dream of splitting the powers of the Attorney-General without a new Knesset law.

New Hope leader Gideon Sa'ar.

Negev homes built illegally to be connected to electricity after Lapid gives in to Ra'am

A controversial bill that would enable Arab and Bedouin homes built illegally to be connected to electricity will be made law, and Mandelblit defends Sa'ar's 'anti-Netanyahu' bill.

 Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, Ra'am head Mansour Abbas and members of their parties tour the Negev on October 21, 2021

Israel's A-G may close plea deal with Likud MK Haim Katz

An August 2019 decision had already cleared Katz of charges in another case.

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit and Likud MK Haim Katz