Avichai Mandelblit

Netanyahu defense challenges investigation approvals as judge presses Mandelblit

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


AG holds pre-indictment hearing for Deri on tax fraud charges

Mandelblit dropped bribery at earlier stage.

INTERIOR MINISTER Arye Deri at the Knesset

Netanyahu trial, election: Lecturing A-G, appearing neutral - analysis

There was no need for the court to rebuke Mandelblit other than to appear balanced and supportive of some of the Netanyahu narrative as it rejected his core arguments.

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

Court rules in favor of state prosecution, and against Netanyahu

Defense can’t get uncensored AG meetings, ‘judge texting-gate’ documents

The trial against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the District Court in Jerusalem. PM Netanyahu is on trial on criminal allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. February 08, 2021.

Court: No postponing PM trial to wait for Case 4000 entities' decision

Netanyahu's lawyers had hoped that open decisions about whether Yediot Ahronot and Walla will be part of the Case 4000 Jerusalem trial could be used to delay the calling of witnesses.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press statement ahead of the start of his trial at the District Court in Jerusalem in May.

Shin Bet cleared of 'torture' of Palestinian accused in Rina Shnerb murder

Samer Arbid almost died from his interrogation.

Rina Shnerb, 17, was killed by an improvised explosive device in the West Bank, August 23 2019

Can A-G block PM’s new Mossad chief appointment? - analysis

Can Mandelblit block Netanyahu’s appointment if the prime minister tries to ignore his guidance?

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit talk at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem in 2015.

A-G likely to indict Interior Minister Deri for tax fraud, not bribery

Post first reported pre-election likely indictment.

Aryeh Deri during Shas Conference on February 10th, 2019

A-G reveals case against Netanyahu started March 3, 2016

Until now, Netanyahu's defense team has attacked the prosecution as not having gotten Mandelblit's approval for its early actions in the case.

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

A-G to High Court: PM can’t appoint judges, mold court-related bills

Netanyahu has rejected the attorney-general’s view, saying that appointing judges will not impact his trial when the three judges who are hearing his case are already set.

Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Knesset in Jerusalem

Members of committee investigating Submarine Affair announce resignation

The committee was formed by Gantz in November to investigate Netanyahu and his role in Case 3000.

WILL THE Submarine Affair eventually sink Netanyahu?