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State Attorney Aisman warns Mahash law could put sensitive cases under political pressure

State Attorney Amit Aisman warned that the Mahash reform under the Justice Ministry could expose sensitive investigations to political pressure. The law passed Knesset and faces High Court petition.

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Entrance to the Office of the Minister of Justice, at the Ministry of Justice in Jerusalem, April 7, 2025.
MK Yulia Malinovsky, Justice Minister Yariv Levin and MK Simcha Rothman hold a joint press conference at the Knesset in Jerusalem, May 10, 2026.

Knesset passes law placing internal police investigations under Justice Ministry's authority

The legislation was passed with 43 lawmakers in favor and 39 against after a lengthy plenum debate. It was sponsored by Likud MK Moshe Saada.

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Tzachi Braverman walking at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, November 11, 2024.

'Midnight Meeting' Affair: PMO chief-of-staff Braverman summoned for pre-indictment hearing

At the heart of the matter, for which the prosecution is considering bringing criminal charges against him, is the "midnight meeting" affair, a sub-chapter in the larger "Bild" and "Qatargate" cases.

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PEOPLE GATHER outside a court in Lod, calling for justice following the killing of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, on May 10, 2026.

Court extends detention of sixteen minors arrested for Independence Day murder of Yemano Zalka

The decision, which approved the State Attorneys' request to extend the minors' decision until further notice, followed an extensive hearing at the Central District Court.

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State Attorney's Office closes case on strategic consultant Eli Kamir

All of the agencies that investigated the matter determined that Kamir's professional conduct was free of impropriety.

DECEMBER 23, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Eli Kamir

Battle over next state attorney and rule of law continues - analysis

Nothing is for sure, but some of these compromises – even if some of the parties involved might have good intentions – could lead to major long-term harm.

DECEMBER 20, 2020ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit faces a decision that not only will determine his career, but also the trajectory of the state; General (Ret.) Gabi Ashkenazi, former IDF Chief of General Staff and Chairman Of The Board of the Rashi Foundation at the 7th Annual JPost Conference in NY

Amit Eastman nominated as next state attorney by Justice committee

The position has been mostly unfilled since December 2019.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
A general view of the US Supreme Court building at sunset in Washington, US, November 10, 2020.

Indictments expected against anti-Netanyahu protest leaders - report

Senior police officers have said that a lot of pressure has been applied to the State Attorney to approve the indictments.

NOVEMBER 21, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Carmi Gillon, former head of the Shin Bet, arrested during Balfour protests, August 20, 2020.

Negotiation details of Netanyahu adviser Ari Harow's plea deal revealed

Israel's deputy state attorney reportedly believed that the charges against Harow were serious enough that jail time should be part of the deal.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former chief of staff Ari Harow

Lead prosecutor in Netanyahu cases not running for state attorney post

Sources close to Ben Ari said she was fully satisfied with her decision.

NOVEMBER 8, 2020ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Liat Ben Ari and MK Swid in investigation seat.

Vetting of potential new state attorney starts despite Likud opposition

There has been no permanent replacement since December 2019.

OCTOBER 18, 2020ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
High Court of Justice May 3, 2020

Former deputy Shin Bet head: Police fabricated evidence in Tair Rada case

Zadorov confessed to murdering Rada with a utility knife, being found guilty of the murder in September 2010.

JUNE 18, 2020ByLEON SVERDLOV
Roman Zadorov

Acting State Attorney asks comptroller to probe AG

Mandelblit has called on Eldad to step down on Friday

APRIL 26, 2020ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
ATTORNEY-GENERAL Avichai Mandelblit has been one of the main players, along with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz and Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman, in the current political stalemate.

Entire prosecution top echelon supports A-G against state attorney

Public letter slamming Eldad comes after public breakdown

APRIL 24, 2020ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit