State attorney

High Court presses Levin over refusal to work with Supreme Court president as appointments stall

The hearing was held in response to a petition by the Zulat Institute, which is seeking an order compelling Levin to engage with Amit in order to advance routine appointments within the judiciary.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin, Ministers and Mk's attend a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, December 10, 2025.
View of the Jerusalem District Court on January 13, 2026.

Indictment filed against Jerusalem man over alleged attempt to burn minor on bus

HUNDREDS OF packets of cigarettes being smuggled.

Millions given to Gaza, Hamas: Twelve indicted in Gaza smuggling operation

An illustration of an extradition order and handcuffs.

Mexican authorities extradite Roy Cuzin to Israel in UTrade investor fraud case


Entire prosecution top echelon supports A-G against state attorney

Public letter slamming Eldad comes after public breakdown

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit

State attorney announces investigation into Benny Gantz’s failed company

At this stage, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz, who headed the cybersecurity company, is not expected to be treated as a suspect, only as a fact witness.

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz at a faction meeting at the Knesset, November 18, 2019

State Attorney Shai Nitzan talks to the 'Post' about a decade versus ICC

‘The world has gone crazy’ when Israel, Hamas are being compared.

Former state attorney Shai Nitzan

Amir Ohana: A-G's behavior didn't help his candidate's chances

"You can do what you want, but I don't intend to discuss specific names of other candidates, not [Deputy State Attorney Shlomo] Lemberger, and not anyone else. My choice is clear."

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

Amir Ohana's pick Orli Ben-Ari gives up state attorney position

Ben-Ari's associates said she called Ohana on Friday and told him that she understood she had, unintentionally, been involved in a struggle between bigger forces.

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

Retiring state attorney: If our office falls, 'everything will crumble'

In an interview with Channel 12, Shai Nitzan spoke about Netanyahu's cases, Justice Minister Amir Ohana snubbing him and the justice system's public approval crisis.

State Attorney Shay Nitzan

Justice Minister Ohana to appoint Shai Nitzan replacement

Nitzan is due to step down on December 15 having served out his full term.

Justice Minister Amir Ohana speaks at the Israeli Bar Association on June 10, 2019

Assault on Israel’s judicial system: The angel of history is watching us

The current justice minister, Amir Ohana, is the prime minister’s personal political appointee.

Israel's Supreme Court

Ohana: ‘Inner’ State Attorney’s Office conspires against elected officials

A-G and state attorney reject allegations. ‘No one will deter us from faithfully carrying out our work’

Justice Minister Amir Ohana, 2019.

Efi Nave, Head of Israeli bar, arrested in sex-for-judgeship scandal

Head of Israeli Bar Association Efi Naveh allegedly intervened on behalf of prospective judges for sexual favors.

Efi Naveh appears in court, January 16th, 2019