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


Report: Police to question Netanyahu on obstruction of justice

Police will reportedly bring the prime minister in for questioning regarding obstruction of justice in the Case 4000 corruption probe.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a weekly cabinet meeting on March 11, 2018

A tale of two realities — And two Netanyahus

Netanyahu, the world leader, on one hand; Netanyahu, who views himself as a persecuted politician, on the other.

ME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu pauses during an interview at the Economic Club of Washington, DC, on March 7, 2018.

Police go for indictment with Filber, conviction with Hefetz

There could be an early election leading to another Netanyahu victory, followed by the prosecution going after the prime minister with the Harow-Filber-Hefetz hammer shortly thereafter.

Former Netanyahu aide Nir Hefetz

After the Hefetz deal: Alsheich says state’s witnesses vital

“Everyone knows that it is not easy to commit a crime, thinking that you are protected by someone who might turn his back on you.”

Former Netanyahu media adviser Nir Hefetz

Top PM aide Hefetz signed state's witness deal in Netanyahu probe

Nir Hefetz is not be the first major aide to turn state’s witness and testify against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Former Netanyahu aide Nir Hefetz

Report: Netanyahus to be questioned simultaneously on Friday

Police suspect that Netanyahu acted to benefit Bezeq in return for favorable coverage.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara boarding a flight to London, November 1, 2017.

Center Field: The Netanyahu hangover brings out the worst in us all

Welcome to the Netanyahu hangover, the excruciating finale of a parliamentary leader without term limits.

Benjamin Netanyahu

Government prosecutor links Netanyahu to Bezeq bribery scheme

The prosecutor referred to the Case 4000 affair as "a very severe case of bribery."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Shaked: Judge 'Texting Gate' decisions to be announced Tuesday

The results will be sent to the attorney-general Monday night and announced publicly on Tuesday.

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked

Netanyahu steers clear of legal woes at opening of cabinet meeting

Netanyahu characterized US President Donald Trump's decision on Friday to move the embassy to Jerusalem on the upcoming Independence Day as a “historic moment” for the state of Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a weekly cabinet meeting on February 25th, 2018.