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Mandelblit insists he approved Netanyahu indictment as defense challenges signature

Netanyahu's defense challenged the signature on his indictment, arguing it was copied from an earlier document, while Mandelblit insisted he had authorized the charges.

Former Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit arrives to testify in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, November 3, 2026.
Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit walks into the courtroom at the Jerusalem District Court, October 25, 2026.

Court rules 2-1 against expanding Mandelblit testimony as judge queries investigative actions

Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit testifies in Netanyahu trial, October 22, 2026.

Netanyahu defense challenges Mandelblit over police questioning of key state witness

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, visit a restaurant in the northern Israeli city of Safed, September 9, 2026.

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


Sa'ar recommends three candidates for next attorney-general

Raz Nizri, Gali Baharav-Miara — And in a surprise selection — Roy Schondorf have been named by Gideon Sa'ar as possible replacements for A-G Avichai Mandelblit come February.

 Gideon Sa'ar

Gantz asks A-G to support prompt state investigation

Gantz made it clear that he believed only a state inquiry could fully get to the bottom of the tragedy and ensure there would be no repetition

Defense Minister Benny Gantz.

Mandelblit tells High Court: Don’t overturn unity government’s deal

Justices were concerned about changes to basic laws.

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High Court backs off forcing A-G probe illegal leaks about PM case

Mandelblit has condemned the leaks, but said a probe would make matters worse.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at his office in Jerusalem on September 13.

Facebook's guideline changes on Holocaust – important and overdue

We have to recognize what Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms were created to do: break down barriers, borders and communication lines and provide people with the means to meet.

It took time, but Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg should be commended for banning content that denies and distorts the Holocaust.

Who is Spencer Partrich?

Partrich bought half of Netanyahu’s parents’ home from his brother Ido for NIS 8.4 million, according to a 2016 report by Haaretz. He was later investigated in the probe of Case 1000.

Spencer Partrich

Acting State Attorney asks comptroller to probe AG

Mandelblit has called on Eldad to step down on Friday

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.

Ohana's candidate for new state attorney appointment drops out

High Court had frozen process due to A-G opposition

Justice Minister Amir Ohana with Attorney Orli Ben-Ari, his choice to replace State Attorney Shai Nitzan

Liberman vow to help build coalition false alarm

Reports that Avigdor Liberman intended to enable Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or Blue and White leader Benny Gantz to form a government on Sunday morning ended up being incorrect.

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz, Yisrael Beteynu chairman Avigdor Liberman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu’s indictment plummets Israel into political turmoil

Netanyahu is fighting for his political survival as Israel faces the prospect of its third election in under a year with a prime minister facing charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.

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