Avichai Mandelblit

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

His testimony is likely to focus on what he authorized investigators to examine, when he authorized it and whether police went beyond those limits.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, visit a restaurant in the northern Israeli city of Safed, September 9, 2026.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, April 9, 2025.

Netanyahu at trial: No substantial evidence, case was a 'witch hunt' to remove him

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (L) and Justice Minister Yariv Levin (R) at the Supreme Court (illustrative)

Former A-G Mandelblit: Judicial reform compromise is 'rotten,' will weaken High Court - exclusive

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit

Former AG Mandelblit cooperated with Effi Nave to win appointment, recordings show


NGO asks High Court to block Deri from future office

The petition slams Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit and the Prosecution Economic Crimes Division for the lenient plea deal and indictment they filed against Deri for minor tax crimes.

SHAS LEADER MK Arye Deri, August 2, 2021

Haim Katz convicted of minor fraud in plea deal, asks for suspended sentence

Currently, both the prosecution and the defense are making arguments to the court to endorse their recommendation that a suspended sentence (with no actual jail time) and a fine be his punishment.

 Likud MK Haim Katz speaks at a Knesset plenary session on his request for parliamentary immunity from prosecution, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 17, 2020.

Deri should be barred from politics - opinion

Preventing Deri from once again returning to a government position, following a repeat offense involving monetary misdeeds, would be a step showing that the country has had enough of corruption.

Shas leader MK Arye Deri is seen at the Knesset, on July 26, 2021.

Former PM Netanyahu may choose to testify at his own trial - report

Despite the defendant not having the obligation to take to the witness stand during his own trial, Netanyahu has decided he may do so, hoping it will have a positive effect on his legal situation.

Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court on November 22, 2021

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.