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


Bennett's first 100 days were quiet, it's just the beginning

The result is that Israel today feels just a bit more normal. And this is the new government’s greatest achievement in its first 100 days in office.

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

Gallant finalizes decision to revoke Israel Prize from math professor

"His letter expresses his McCarthyist approach and by doing so, solidifies his anti-democratic legacy," Prof. Goldreich's attorney said in response to the decision.

EDUCATION MINISTER Yoav Gallant visits Tel Aviv in November.

Israel's A-G files indictment against ex-Likud chair David Bitan

Mandelblit’s statement in January 2020 alleged Bitan received around NIS 990,000 in bribes along with an unknown value of ownership rights in real estate between 2011 and 2017.

MK David Bitan of the Likud party seen at the election committee where political parties running for a spot in the upcoming Israeli election arrive to present their party list, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, on January 15, 2020.

A-G orders initial probe of ex-Mossad chief Yossi Cohen on Packer gift

Cohen has said that many top Israeli officials on the Right and Left were close to the long-time Israel supporter and did not know of his problematic character at the time.

Former Mossad Director Yossi Cohen

Dr. Gil Limon approved as new Israeli deputy attorney-general

Limon won the role after approval by a five member professional panel led by his current boss, Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit.

View of Israel's Justice Ministry, containing the Attorney-General's Office, in Jerusalem on March 20, 2018.

Israel's A-G suspends Mount Meron tragedy investigation

The investigation into the disaster in which 45 men and boys were crushed to death at the Meron holy site in April did not get past preliminary steps.

The bodies of the victims of the tragedy at Mount Meron on Lag Ba'omer.

Sa'ar nominates Amit Aisman as permanent state attorney

Sa'ar said he warned Aisman of his plans to split the attorney-general's job into two roles: a chief legal adviser and a chief prosecutor - once Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit's term expires.

State Attorney Amit Aisman

Sa’ar: Pass law to help judges toss problematic evidence

Turning to outgoing national chief public defender Yoav Sapir, the justice minister said, “you broke very serious new ground” in protecting the rights of defendants and prisoners.”

Gideon Sa'ar, head of the New Hope political party.

A-G vows to defend IDF soldiers from ICC war crimes probe

The attorney-general said Israel is closely following international legal developments and that it will “ensure comprehensive representation"

AVICHAI MANDELBLIT

Attorney-General Mandelblit throws Sheikh Jarrah issue back to the court

Mandelblit's decision frees the High Court to decide whether or not to hear the appeal of the Palestinian families.

A JEW AND and Arab face off in Sheikh Jarrah on Sunday.