Corruption in israel

Israel government corruption drops in public perception, Transparency International poll suggests

The CPI score measures how corrupt a country's government is perceived to be by its citizens, with 0 being the most corrupt and 100 being the least corrupt.

 Knesset building illuminates in colors of US flag in honor of Trump's strikes on Iran nuclear facilities, June 22, 2025.
Arnon Ben Dor, Chairman of the Histadrut, visits in the Northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona., June 27, 2024.

Histadrut corruption probe: Judge blocks extension of restrictions on union chairman

Histadrut labor federation chairman Arnon Bar-David addresses a press conference, March 10, 2020

Histadrut head Arnon Bar-David's associate ends own life after questioning in corruption case

Headquarters of Lahav 433 – The National Crime Unit in Lod, pictured August 6, 2025.

Police detain senior figure in Histadrut's Hapoel branch for questioning as part of corruption case


Netanyahu trial: State attacks discrepancies in Milchan testimony

The ninth day of the Arnon Milchan testimony for the Netanyahu trial began on Wednesday.

 An image of the proceedings during Milchan's testimony on the ninth day of the Netanyahu trial, July 5, 2023.

Lapid testifies in Netanyahu corruption trial amid fanfare and heavy security

Lapid is taking the stand for Case 1000, in which Netanyahu is alleged to have received expensive gifts from Israeli businessman Arnon Milchan.

 Head of opposition Yair Lapid arrives to testify in the trial against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the District Court in Jerusalem on June 12, 2023.

Attorneys strike over possible transfer of Police Investigation Unit

Saada argued that the bill's objective was to counter a conflict of interest where police were prevented from investigating.

 MK Moshe Saada at a special committee metting in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 25, 2022.

Dozens arrested in Defense Ministry corruption probe

The suspects are accused of taking and giving bribes, fraud, breach of trust, and more

Evidence confiscated by Israel Police as part of the 'Black Billion' raid, February 8, 2023

Israel rises to 31st place in 2022 Global Corruption Index

Israel's significant improvement in the 2022 index resulted in Israel gaining significant distance from countries perceived as politically corrupt.

 Yifat Ben-Hai Segev seen after a court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on December 13, 2022.

Netanyahu firing driver state witnesses is conflict of interest -A-G office

Netanyahu has allegedly fired three drivers that are witnesses in his corruption case.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, January 8, 2023

Thousands protest new gov't coalition in Tel Aviv

The demonstration mainly targeted the incoming right-wing government coalition and especially party leaders Deri, Ben-Gvir and Smotrich.

 Demonstration against the incoming gov't in Tel Aviv, December 12 2022.

Netanyahu trial: Tycoons knew all cigars, champagne for ex-PM - limo driver

Netanyahu allegedly received NIS 267,254 (about $75,000) from Milchin in cigars and NIS 184,448 (about $52,000) worth of champagne, in addition to jewelry items for his wife, Sara, from 2011 to 2016.

Israel's opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu is seen gesturing at the Knesset, on July 26, 2021.

Israel continues slide in global corruption index

Among Middle Eastern countries, the UAE and Qatar rank above Israel. The lowest ranked countries are South Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen, North Korea, and Afghanistan.

 THE BANK of Israel headquarters in Jerusalem.

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.