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


Lahav 443 arrests senior Interior Ministry official in corruption probe

Member of Population, Immigration and Border Authority charged with bribery, fraud

Illustrative photo of handcuffs

Corruption and Power: A Marriage wrought in Sin

The Jerusalem Post

Large Tel Aviv protest calls on Netanyahu to stand down

"There is not one public figure who would have remained in his post with the recommendations of two bribery cases."

Protesters hold signs as they take part in a rally calling upon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down in Tel Aviv, Israel February 16, 2018.

What the Case 2000 trial might look like

Based on previous indications given to The Jerusalem Post, it is less clear that the prosecution will proceed to trial with this case. But if it does, it would argue that the case is simple.

Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Union of Local Authorities

Nearly 60% say Netanyahu’s ability to run Israel harmed by probes

48% say Netanyahu’s corrupt, Bennett scores high to replace the prime minister among ministers; Sa’ar among Likud members

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks in Tel Aviv, Israel February 14, 2018

Netanyahu off to Munich talks, leaves legal woes behind

The prime minister is expected to meet several leaders and warn of Iranian entrenchment in Syria.

Benjamin Netanyahu

Analysis: What would Netanyahu’s Case 1000 trial look like?

Gifts versus illegal benefits is an important fight, as the court will need to decide conceptually whether the Milchan-Netanyahu relationship was one of friends, of bribery or of some kind of a mix.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a session during the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

WATCH: Protesters rally in front of Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem

The Israel Police said it found enough evidence to indict the prime minister with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges.

Demonstration against Netanyahu outside the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem

Netanyahu says recommendation 'full of holes,' deflects blame

Netanyahu called the recommendation ugly, extremist and full of holes, like Swiss cheese.

Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Union of Local Authorities

Netanyahu's lawyer goes on the offensive, attacks Lapid

"Who has the authority to extend the validity of Milchan's visa exemption? It's former minister of finance Yair Lapid, who worked for Milchan for years," said the lawyer.

Netanyahu and Lapid