Avichai Mandelblit

Netanyahu trial defense presses Mandelblit over Eshel wiretap he ordered halted

Testifying for a sixth day at Jerusalem District Court, Mandelblit said investigators should have sought his approval before tapping someone involved in Netanyahu’s personal and political affairs.

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

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

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


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

A-G responds to riots: Police must treat Jews and Arabs equally

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit supports using the IDF in Lod as necessary, as border police have bolstered local police.

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit and Justice Minister Amir Ohana, Airport City, September 3, 2020

Top Court defers hearing on Sheikh Jarrah evictions

The postponement came after the Palestinian families filed a request demanding that Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit weigh in on the case.

An Israeli policeman gestures as a car belonging to Jewish residents burns amid tension over the possible eviction of several Palestinian families from homes on land claimed by Jews in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in east Jerusalem, May 6, 2021

A-G gives Gantz green light for state inquiry into Meron tragedy

The comptroller said that he would probe the conduct and actions of the political decision-makers, police and disaster and rescue workers.

AVICHAI MANDELBLIT

Netanyahu blinks, finally makes Gantz justice minister

Netanyahu's 180-degree U-turn came only hours before a 3:30 p.m. showdown before the High Court of Justice.

NETANYAHU AND Gantz – can they put their animosity aside and serve the public?

Netanyahu gives leverage to those trying to unseat him

Sa'ar: Govt must be replaced; Bennett: Israel "on edge of anarchy"

Yamina leader Naftali Bennett.

Major showdown builds on justice minister issue - analysis

The situation is so serious that the High Court may actually step in and order the government to appoint a justice minister or even delegate the authority directly to Gantz.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit (R)

A-G to High Court: Gov't must appoint justice minister within days

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit updated the High Court of Justice on Sunday that the government must appoint a new permanent justice minister within days.

AVICHAI MANDELBLIT

AG to High Court: Gov't must appoint justice minister within days

It remains unclear what Mandelblit meant: Does the responsibility fall to the government, or the High Court? And can't the request wait until May 2?

AVICHAI MANDELBLIT

High Court: Not nixing Netanyahu as unfit to be PM - at this time

The justices' position echoed Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit's position from Monday night in which he came closer than ever to declaring Netanyahu unfit, but still avoided crossing that line.

A screen capture of the live stream feed from a hearing at the High Court of Justice