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Mandelblit insists he approved Netanyahu indictment as defense challenges signature

Netanyahu's defense challenged the signature on his indictment, arguing it was copied from an earlier document, while Mandelblit insisted he had authorized the charges.

Former Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit arrives to testify in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, November 3, 2026.
Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit walks into the courtroom at the Jerusalem District Court, October 25, 2026.

Court rules 2-1 against expanding Mandelblit testimony as judge queries investigative actions

Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit testifies in Netanyahu trial, October 22, 2026.

Netanyahu defense challenges Mandelblit over police questioning of key state witness

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, visit a restaurant in the northern Israeli city of Safed, September 9, 2026.

Netanyahu defense asks court to summon former A-G Avichai Mandelblit to testify before election


A-G: It is my duty by law to indict Benjamin Netanyahu

The indictment will significantly impact the ongoing efforts to form a coalition before December 11 when the period of 21 days expires.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit (R)

Benjamin Netanyahu rejects charges: Police set me up

Netanyahu: Indictment is an “attempted coup,” says investigators need to be investigated.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Cabinet Secretary Avichai Mandelblit (R) during the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem

Courts ask police to complete investigations in Case 4000

The Attorney-General has been seeking to complete investigation into Bezeq-Walla collusion case in recent days. Police responded to his request and returned the case materials to him.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and  Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit

Will the rule of law survive the hardball Israeli politics of 2019?

Will the most recent election lead to balancing out some of the latest trends so that conflict over the rule of law calms down a bit?

FORMER JUSTICE MINISTER Ayelet Shaked converses with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset.

A-G may probe police pressure on Hefetz even as PM indictment goes forward

Reports indicate that police may have acted improperly in Case 4000.

Former Netanyahu aide Nir Hefetz

Left blasts Mandelblit for postponing Netanyahu hearing

Politicians accuse Mandelblit of helping Netanyahu avoid a final criminal indictment in the three cases against him.

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit

Netanyahu lawyers double down on request that attorney-general probe leaks

Lawyer Amit Hadad said that three leaks over the last week to Channel 12 and Haaretz brought the number of negative leaks against Netanyahu to the astounding number of 123.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit (R)

Lapid: Netanyahu doesn't deserve a hearing

"Netanyahu's lawyers scorn the prosecution and the institution of the attorney-general's office. Mandelblit needs to throw them off all of the stairs."

Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz speaking with Blue and White Party supporters, 2019.

Scorched earth legal battle between PM, AG – analysis

Neither Mandelblit nor Netanyahu seems willing to back down.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit (R)

Mandelblit: Election result will not impact whether or not to indict Netanyahu

Madelblit said that he respects the right of voters to chose their own prime minister.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and  Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit