Matanyahu Englman

Israel lacks plan for gas, mortgages, public spending, government probe finds

The most serious finding concerned natural gas, which provides about 70% of Israel’s electricity.

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An electricity pole is seen in Israel, January 28, 2026 (illustrative)
An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

Israel faces crisis as elderly population nears two million, nursing costs threaten NII stability

“Aging of the population is one of the central challenges facing the State of Israel,” Englman said, adding that "an appropriate response to the elderly population is a moral obligation."

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Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at a Finance committee meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 6, 2025.

Gov't call center quality falls, public service scores climb, digital access rises, audit finds

In a follow-up report, Matanyahu Englman found that public service is improving across the board for Israelis, but call centers are still failing to meet specific needs.

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Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at the annual Jerusalem Conference of the 'Besheva' group in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.

Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals

Matanyahu Englman's annual report finds that local authorities and government ministries are failing to implement key urban safety measures and business licensing requirements.

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How independent is State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman?

The true picture is far more complex than is often portrayed.

MAY 23, 2021ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
ON THE scene in Meron after the Lag Ba’Omer disaster, May 4