State Attorney's Office
Israeli-media coverage mentioning State Attorney's Office, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Court Rejects Prosecutors' Request to Bar Jonathan Urich from the Prime Minister's Office
A Tel Aviv court again refused prosecutors’ request to restrict Jonathan Urich, allowing him to work at the Prime Minister’s Office and stay in contact with Benjamin Netanyahu. Th…
Aila Hasson Slams Netanyahu Trial as “Horrific Due Process Abuse”
Aila Hasson, speaking Thursday on Gali Yisrael, denounced Netanyahu’s trial as unfair and harmful to Israel. She and Yotam Zimri accused law enforcement of crossing red lines and…
State Prosecutor Warns Against Political Pressure on Law Enforcement Independence
State Prosecutor Amit Isman warned at a University of Haifa conference that attacks on law-enforcement independence threaten democracy, the rule of law and public trust. He also c…
Indictment Alleges Sexual Abuse of Four Teenagers in Lodgings and Mobile Recordings
Israel’s State Attorney’s Office indicted Elior Cohen of Rosh HaAyin for sexual offenses against four teenagers aged 13 to 15. Prosecutors say he lured them to vacation cabins, ab…
NFL Star Terrion Arnold Arrested in Tampa Armed Robbery and Kidnapping Probe
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested in Florida after surrendering to authorities in a Tampa armed robbery and kidnapping investigation. Prosecutors say he planned…
Givat Ze'ev council head suspected of public corruption and illegal apartment splitting
Yossi Asraf, head of the Givat Ze'ev local council, was questioned Monday over suspected public corruption and illegal apartment splitting. Police also suspect he blocked enforcem…
Judges Speed Up Netanyahu Trial, Scheduling Five Hearings a Week After the Holidays
Judges in Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial ordered the case sped up after the holidays, setting five hearings a week and aiming to finish before the panel’s chair retires in 2028. Netan…
Attorney General Appeals Approval of Hot Mobile Class Settlement
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has appealed a Supreme Court-approved class-action settlement against Hot Mobile over undisclosed monthly charges for a cybersecurity service…
Netanyahu’s testimony ends after 98 hearings in Tel Aviv corruption trial
Benjamin Netanyahu completed his testimony Wednesday in his corruption trial at the Tel Aviv District Court after 98 hearings over 18 months. The court is now moving to the defens…
Tel Aviv man charged with secretly filming women in fitting rooms and a sex encounter
Goor Levi of Tel Aviv was indicted for secretly filming women and girls in a TLV Mall fitting room and for recording a sexual encounter without consent. Prosecutors did not file r…
Prosecutors Close Case Against Former Big Brother Contestant Abraham Aklum
Israel's State Attorney's Office has closed the criminal case against former Big Brother contestant Abraham Aklum, more than a year after it began. The case stemmed from a complai…
Former Arab lawmaker detained over suspected incitement to terrorism
Former Knesset member Mohammed Barakeh was arrested on suspicion of incitement to terrorism over a 2022 public speech. He was later released under strict conditions, including a 3…
Indictment in Beersheba road-rage stabbing after traffic dispute
Israel’s State Attorney’s Office indicted two Beersheba men, aged 21 and 19, for allegedly stabbing a driver after a road dispute. The victim was injured in the leg and stomach, w…
Israeli prosecutors weigh broad indictments in the 'Qatargate' case
Israeli prosecutors are preparing a broad indictment in the Qatargate affair, with reserve Maj. Gen. Polי Mordechai and a former senior Mossad official among the expected defendan…
Israel Police to Compensate 13 Anti-Government Protesters After Illegal Searches
Israel Police will pay more than 600,000 shekels to 13 anti-government protesters who were subjected to illegal invasive searches after arrests in Jerusalem. Senior legal official…
Former Netanyahu chief of staff Barverman called to hearing ahead of possible suspension
Tzachi Braverman, formerly Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief of staff, has been called to a Civil Service Commission hearing before a possible suspension. Prosecutors are considering ind…
Police file charges notice against Gur Levi as detention extended in TLV mall voyeurism case
Police filed a notice of intent to indict Gur Levi and a Tel Aviv court extended his detention until June 24. Walla also published exclusive footage from TLV Mall that appears to…
Indictment Filed Over Fires and Riot Near Beit Shemesh Police Station
Israeli prosecutors charged Yosef Friedman, 46, of Beit Shemesh, with three counts of arson and rioting after fires were lit near the local police station during a protest over a…
Second Sex Offense Complaint Filed Against Former Hashomrim Chief Haim Rotter
A new sex offense complaint has been filed against Haim Rotter, the former head of Hashomrim, a year after his indictment. The complainant says Rotter exploited his trust when he…
Truck Driver Charged After Fatal Crash Caught on Video
A truck driver has been charged over a fatal crash at the Nir Banim gas station on June 5, 2026. Prosecutors say video and the indictment show he drove on while knowing the victim…
Communications Minister Slams Supreme Court in Hearing Over Judicial Appointments Panel
Shlomo Karhi attacked the Supreme Court during a Channel 7 interview as the High Court heard petitions against changes to the Judicial Selection Committee. Judges and state lawyer…
Israel Asked Meta to Remove Pro-Iran and Anti-Israel Posts During the War
The Intercept reported that Israel asked Meta to remove pro-Iran, anti-Israel, and missile-related posts during the war. Some requests were made through the State Attorney's cyber…
Israeli Police Accused of Renewed Bias Against Ethiopian Israelis Despite Reform Efforts
A Yedioth Ahronoth investigation says Israeli police bias against Ethiopian Israelis persists despite reforms. It centers on a 2025 Jerusalem case involving two detained brothers…
Israel Sues Killers of Soldier Moshe Tamam, 41 Years After His Murder
Israel has filed a roughly 2 million shekel civil suit in Haifa against four convicted PFLP members and the heirs of a deceased fifth operative over the 1984 kidnapping and murder…
Fourth Complaint Filed Against Goor Levi as Rape and Voyeurism Probe Expands
Police in Israel say the case against Goor Levi has grown to four complaints, including allegations of covert filming and rape. He remains in custody until June 22 while investiga…
Most defendants in Bat Yam lynching case convicted of terrorism offense
An Israeli court ruled that five defendants in the Bat Yam lynching of Saeed Mousa committed a terrorist act, aggravated intentional damage. Prosecutors said the attack was racist…
Right-Wing Activist Sheffi Paz Questioned Over AI Videos Depicting Supreme Court Attack
Right-wing activist Sheffi Paz was questioned on Wednesday over AI-generated X videos that depicted fictional attacks on the Supreme Court. The probe, approved by the deputy state…
Tense Court Clash Over What Belongs in the Record in Netanyahu’s Case 2000 Testimony
During Netanyahu’s testimony in Case 2000, defense lawyers and prosecutors clashed over whether the state is introducing a new bribery theory. The court hearing in Tel Aviv focuse…
Energy Minister Eli Cohen says diplomatic passport case followed procedure
Energy Minister Eli Cohen responded to police findings in the diplomatic passport affair, where he is suspected of issuing passports for improper reasons. His entourage said he ac…
Ben Gvir Appoints Bereaved Families to Inspect Security Prisoners, Drawing Legal and Political Backlash
Itamar Ben Gvir has appointed bereaved families to serve as official inspectors of security prisoners, replacing professional monitors. The move has drawn accusations that it is i…
Netanyahu’s Cross-Examination Ends After a Year, With More Testimony Still Ahead
Benjamin Netanyahu’s year-long cross-examination in his trial ended Tuesday after nearly 100 hearings. He still faces several more days of questioning before his testimony ends an…
Tali Gottlieb Says She Will Not Back Down on Immunity Vote and Slams Attorney General
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb attacked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara ahead of Wednesday’s Knesset immunity vote. She urged coalition support, said she wants substantive immunity, a…
Prosecutors Still Reviewing Case of Bus Driver Who Killed Yosef Eisental
Yosef Eisental was killed in January after being hit by a bus during a haredi protest in Jerusalem. Police have recommended charging the driver, but prosecutors have not yet decid…
Coalition Pushes Controversial Bills Ahead of Election
Israel’s coalition is advancing a series of controversial bills in the final weeks before the Knesset is dissolved for elections. The measures target ultra-Orthodox exemptions, re…
Alleged “Russian Scam” Ring Accused of Defrauding Elderly Russian Speakers
Israel filed an indictment against Oleg Pogosyan, 31, alleging he helped run a fraud ring targeting elderly Russian speakers nationwide. Prosecutors say the group impersonated off…
Police Finish Probe Into Diplomatic Passport Affair, Case Moves to Prosecutors
Israel Police have finished investigating suspected irregular issuance of diplomatic passports at the Foreign Ministry. The case, which includes questions about Eli Cohen and a pa…
Israeli Elections Now Likely Set for Late October if Dissolution Fails Today
Unless the Knesset dissolves itself by midnight on June 15, Israel’s next election is expected to be delayed until late October. The immediate political fight centers on the dayca…
Ariel Berkowitz questioned over live TV confrontation as right-wing activist is detained again
Eyal Berkowitz is being questioned under caution by Israeli police over a live on-air confrontation with MK Zvika Sukkot on Channel 13. In a separate case, right-wing activist Mor…
Indictment Filed in Olga and Ruslan Frihoudko Murder Case
Israel’s State Attorney’s Office indicted a 17-year-old Lod resident for the aggravated murder of Olga and Ruslan Frihoudko. Prosecutors say he bought and hid a Glock months earli…
Haredi Parties Threaten to Freeze Knesset Work Unless Childcare Funding Bill Advances
Ultra-Orthodox parties are threatening to block Knesset work unless the daycare funding bill for yeshiva families is brought to a vote. The standoff could also determine whether e…
Police wiretap helps implicate rioters at Supreme Court Justice Solberg’s home
Police intercepted a conversation that helped implicate two suspects in the riot outside Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg’s home in Alon Shvut. Four ultra-Orthodox demonstrators…
Indictment filed against 17 over riot at military police chief’s home in Ashkelon
Israeli prosecutors indicted 17 people, including four minors, for rioting at the Ashkelon home of Military Police chief Brig. Gen. Yuval Yamin in late April. The crowd allegedly…
35-Year-Old Acquitted of Rape After 14-Year Case Hinges on Contradictory Evidence
The Haifa District Court unanimously acquitted a 35-year-old man of rape and sodomy charges in a case tied to an alleged 2012 assault on his then-girlfriend. Judges said the compl…
Dozens of Haredi Protesters Demonstrate Outside Supreme Court President Isaac Amit’s Home
Dozens of Haredi protesters gathered Sunday evening outside Supreme Court President Isaac Amit’s home in Mevasseret Zion to protest the arrest of a draft evader. The demonstration…
MK Saada Says Amnon Abramovich May Soon Face Criminal Probe
Likud MK Moshe Saada said in a Sunday radio interview that senior commentator Amnon Abramovich may soon face a criminal investigation. Saada linked the claim to his campaign to se…
Gymnastics Team Coach Charged With Multiple Sex Offenses Against Minors
Israeli prosecutors have indicted gymnastics coach Yevgeny Yordanov, 51, for multiple sex offenses against two minors he coached. The alleged offenses took place in Israel and abr…
Palestinian Hotel Worker Charged With Sexual Abuse of Minor Evacuated During War
Israel has indicted a 25-year-old Palestinian hotel worker from Hebron for serious offenses against a minor evacuated to a Jerusalem-area hotel during the war. Prosecutors say he…
DNA on a Coca-Cola Cup Links Two Men to Tel Aviv Shooting, Indictment Says
Israeli prosecutors indicted Elik Ben Vadim and Picado Gibtu over a May 20 shooting in Tel Aviv. The case hinges on surveillance footage, forensic evidence, DNA from a Coca-Cola c…