Avichai Mandelblit
Mandelblit says he suspected leaks aimed at pressuring him over Netanyahu investigations
Mandelblit, who approved the indictment against Netanyahu, was called to testify by the defense. His questioning has focused on the authorizations he gave investigators.
Mandelblit’s testimony raises new questions about Netanyahu’s trial - opinion
Mandelblit says he would be surprised if prosecutors hid evidence in Netanyahu trial
Former A-G Mandelblit says he wanted key actions reviewed, but not every police step
Netanyahu rejects plea deal with clause that would ban him from politics
Reports have circulated for the past two weeks about developments to the plea deal that would see Netanyahu leave politics.
Police: 'There is no proof to spyware allegations, everything was legal'
Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit said initial examination did not turn up evidence of systemic misuse of surveillance technologies.
Netanyahu plea deal will not build trust in Israel's Supreme Court - opinion
Anyone who wants to build trust in the justice system must understand that Benjamin Netanyahu did not create the rift; he just became the face of it.
To justify Netanyahu plea deal, public interest must be preserved - opinion
Solidarity is a kind of “public credit” that we must use wisely given the real challenges facing the State of Israel. A continuation of this trial would be an irresponsible waste of that credit.
Netanyahu’s PR wins in plea deal drama leading to legal jeopardy - analysis
A stake for A-G Mandelblit and the prosecutors is an unconditional surrender of the public narrative pushed by former PM.
High Court rejects petition to block Deri from future office as premature
The High Court approved the constitutionality of Deri's plea bargain, leaving open the option of his return to politics in the future.
Faint echoes of Ford pardoning Nixon in possible Netanyahu plea deal - analysis
While what is being discussed is a plea, not a presidential pardon like the one that completely cleared Richard Nixon of any crimes, there are still parallels.
Netanyahu likely to agree to A-G Mandelblit’s plea deal conditions
Former chief justice Aharon Barak is one of the forces behind A-G Avichai Mandelblit’s consideration to avoid jail time.
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.
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.