Avichai Mandelblit

Mandelblit says he suspected leaks aimed at pressuring him over Netanyahu investigations

Mandelblit, who approved the indictment against Netanyahu, was called to testify by the defense. His questioning has focused on the authorizations he gave investigators.

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit arrives to testify in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, October 21, 2026.
Former Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit arrives to testify in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, October 12, 2026.

Mandelblit’s testimony raises new questions about Netanyahu’s trial - opinion

Former Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit arrives to testify in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, October 12, 2026.

Mandelblit says he would be surprised if prosecutors hid evidence in Netanyahu trial

Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit seen at the Jerusalem District Court on Sunday.

Former A-G Mandelblit says he wanted key actions reviewed, but not every police step


Israel's A-G files indictment against ex-Likud chair David Bitan

Mandelblit’s statement in January 2020 alleged Bitan received around NIS 990,000 in bribes along with an unknown value of ownership rights in real estate between 2011 and 2017.

MK David Bitan of the Likud party seen at the election committee where political parties running for a spot in the upcoming Israeli election arrive to present their party list, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, on January 15, 2020.

A-G orders initial probe of ex-Mossad chief Yossi Cohen on Packer gift

Cohen has said that many top Israeli officials on the Right and Left were close to the long-time Israel supporter and did not know of his problematic character at the time.

Former Mossad Director Yossi Cohen

Dr. Gil Limon approved as new Israeli deputy attorney-general

Limon won the role after approval by a five member professional panel led by his current boss, Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit.

View of Israel's Justice Ministry, containing the Attorney-General's Office, in Jerusalem on March 20, 2018.

Israel's A-G suspends Mount Meron tragedy investigation

The investigation into the disaster in which 45 men and boys were crushed to death at the Meron holy site in April did not get past preliminary steps.

The bodies of the victims of the tragedy at Mount Meron on Lag Ba'omer.

Sa'ar nominates Amit Aisman as permanent state attorney

Sa'ar said he warned Aisman of his plans to split the attorney-general's job into two roles: a chief legal adviser and a chief prosecutor - once Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit's term expires.

State Attorney Amit Aisman

Sa’ar: Pass law to help judges toss problematic evidence

Turning to outgoing national chief public defender Yoav Sapir, the justice minister said, “you broke very serious new ground” in protecting the rights of defendants and prisoners.”

Gideon Sa'ar, head of the New Hope political party.

A-G vows to defend IDF soldiers from ICC war crimes probe

The attorney-general said Israel is closely following international legal developments and that it will “ensure comprehensive representation"

AVICHAI MANDELBLIT

Attorney-General Mandelblit throws Sheikh Jarrah issue back to the court

Mandelblit's decision frees the High Court to decide whether or not to hear the appeal of the Palestinian families.

A JEW AND and Arab face off in Sheikh Jarrah on Sunday.

Litzman to be prosecuted for intervention in Malka Leifer extradition

Litzman will be investigated for two cases: Keeping a food establishment open against Health Ministry codes, and intervening with Malka Leifer's extradition.

Yaakov Litzman at the weekly cabinet meeting, March 2020.

Journalists urge A-G, Facebook to fight incitement

During Operation Guardian of the Walls, journalists received numerous threats of violence, with some reporters receiving security details due to the threats.

A man sits in a coffee shop next to the main Israeli Newspapers in Jerusalem