State Comptroller
Israeli-media coverage mentioning State Comptroller, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Investigation Reveals Netanyahu Aides' Role in Media Manipulation and Attacks on IDF Chief
Investigations reveal that Benjamin Netanyahu's aides, including Eli Feldstein and Jonathan Orich, orchestrated media manipulation and false leaks to undermine IDF Chief Herzi Hal…
Internal Auditors Warn Israel Lacks Protection for Whistleblowers Amid State Comptroller Vacancy
Doron Ronen, head of Israel's Internal Auditors Institute, warns that the absence of a State Comptroller following a Supreme Court ruling leaves whistleblowers unprotected. The Kn…
Israeli Competition Authority Intensifies Enforcement Against Parallel Import Blocking with Multi-Million Shekel Fines
The Israeli Competition Authority has increased enforcement against blocking parallel imports, imposing multi-million shekel fines on companies like Carso Motors and Sunny Communi…
University of Haifa Faces Major Financial Crisis, Cuts 170 Lecturers' Positions
The University of Haifa is facing a severe financial crisis with a 60 million shekel annual deficit, leading to layoffs or reduced hours for 170 non-permanent lecturers and increa…
Israeli Bar Association Chief Condemns Knesset Speaker Over State Comptroller Appointment Delay
Amith Bechar, head of the Israeli Bar Association, condemned Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana for ignoring a Supreme Court ruling on the State Comptroller appointment, accusing him of u…
October Council Warns of Ongoing Security Failures and Hamas Threat Ahead of 2026
The October Council's report warns that nearly three years after the October 7 attacks, Hamas remains a significant threat as Israel's security concept has shifted but not resolve…
Tel Aviv Metro Project Advances With Automated Trains and Potential Weekend Operation
NTA advances the Tel Aviv Dan Metro project with tenders for automated, driverless trains and integrated systems, aiming for operation between 2037 and 2045. The metro will cover…
Senior Israeli Prison Service Officer Alleges Corruption and Retaliation After Procurement Complaint
A senior officer in the Israeli Prison Service's elite Metzada unit alleges retaliation after exposing procurement irregularities in a costly tender. He seeks whistleblower protec…
Israel Faces Childcare Crisis Impacting Women's Rights and Workforce Participation
Israel faces a critical shortage of early childhood caregivers, causing daycare closures and forcing many women to leave the workforce. This childcare crisis undermines women's ec…
Israeli Border Police Arrest Two Attempting to Tunnel Under West Bank Barrier Near Jerusalem
Israeli Border Police arrested two Palestinians from Kafr Aqab attempting to tunnel under the West Bank separation barrier near Jerusalem. The suspects used electric digging tools…
Netanyahu Moves to Oust Legendary Airport Workers' Union Leader Amid Political Turmoil
Following a disruptive strike at Ben Gurion Airport, Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the dismissal of Pinchas Idan, the powerful airport workers' union leader, pending Likud part…
Israeli Police Uncover International Human Trafficking Ring Using Undercover Agents
Israeli police arrested three suspects in an international human trafficking ring exploiting women for prostitution. The investigation used undercover agents and international coo…
Israel Moves to Produce Smart Bombs Locally to Reduce US Dependence
Israel is expanding local production of smart bombs like JDAM kits to reduce reliance on US munitions amid prolonged conflict. The move addresses supply vulnerabilities highlighte…
Israeli Border Police Plans to End 24/7 Security in Jerusalem Envelope Settlements by October
The Israeli Border Police plans to end the deployment of reserve soldiers providing 24/7 security in Jerusalem envelope settlements by mid-October, shifting responsibility for loc…
Israeli Oversight Agencies Face Crisis as State Comptroller Post Remains Vacant for Over a Month
Israel has been without a State Comptroller for over a month after the Knesset Speaker refused to hold a Supreme Court-ordered re-election. This vacancy threatens whistleblower pr…
Israel Plans to Cancel Hundreds of Thousands of Disability Parking Permits Amid Abuse Concerns
Israeli authorities plan to cancel hundreds of thousands of disability parking permits after uncovering widespread misuse, including by family members. A government committee reco…
Jerusalem Launches New 7-Kilometer Light Rail Line Connecting Key City Areas
Jerusalem is inaugurating a new 7-kilometer Green Line (L3) light rail segment this Friday, linking key city hubs and neighborhoods with 13 stations. The line integrates with exis…
Israeli Agriculture Ministry Halts Brazilian Chicken Imports, Impacting Prices and Market
Israel's Agriculture Ministry has frozen approval for Baladi's Brazilian chicken imports due to oversight and welfare concerns, halting expected market competition and price relie…
Israeli Student Flees Portugal After Severe Antisemitism at University Sparks Criminal Probe
An Israeli student in Portugal fled after facing severe antisemitic harassment at his university, prompting a criminal investigation against the institution for ignoring his compl…
Israeli Border Police Foil Tunnel Digging Near Jerusalem Separation Barrier
Israeli Border Police arrested a 36-year-old Palestinian near the Jerusalem separation barrier after stopping an attempted tunnel digging aimed at infiltrating Israel. The inciden…
Israeli Parliament Faces 16.5 Million Shekel Cost for Likud and Democratic Primaries
The Knesset will cover about 16.5 million shekels in primary election costs for Likud and Democratic party candidates, reimbursing them based on party membership numbers. Likud's…
Israeli Minister Nir Barkat Denies Brother's Involvement in Push News Site Purchase
Israeli Minister Nir Barkat denied that his brother or associates were involved in purchasing the Push news website, contradicting a previous report claiming they acquired a 45% s…
Economic Deep State in Israel Drives High Living Costs Through Regulation and Market Concentration
Professor Moshe Cohen-Eliyahu reveals that Israel's high living costs stem from an entrenched economic deep state of regulation, market concentration, and interest groups. This sy…
Israeli Attorney General Seeks Supreme Court Halt on Police Investigations Department Appointments Until After Elections
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has asked the Supreme Court to halt appointments to the new Police Investigations Department leadership until after elections, citing p…
KKL Chairman Defies Likud Claims Over Political Facebook Posts
KKL chairman Eyal Ostrinsky rejected Likud's complaint accusing him of illegal political campaigning via Facebook, affirming his right to express political views independently of…
Urban Trees Cut Mortality Rates by 10%, Yet Israel Continues Large-Scale Tree Felling
A Northwestern University study shows urban tree canopy expansion reduces mortality by 10%, yet Israel continues large-scale urban tree cutting. Despite a 2023 National Urban Cool…
Report Reveals 13 Billion Shekel Loss and 1,800 Excess Employees at Israel Electric Corporation
A new report reveals that Israel Electric Corporation faces a 13.2 billion shekel loss from delayed power projects and employs 1,800 more workers than planned. The company’s attem…
Shas Extends Tenure of City Rabbis, Enabling Decades-Long Appointments with High Salaries
Shas has changed the rules for appointing city rabbis in Israel, enabling them to serve for decades with high salaries. The average tenure is now over 35 years, with some rabbis e…
Israeli Parliament Extends Secrecy Order on Government Energy Company QITAF Amid Privatization Plans
The Israeli parliament has extended a secrecy order on the state energy company QITAF until the end of 2024, despite plans to privatize it. The decision was made in closed session…
Israeli Transport Ministry CEO Conducts Undercover Bus Inspections Amid Service Complaints
Moshe Ben Zaken, CEO of Israel's Ministry of Transport, has gone undercover as a bus inspector to conduct surprise inspections amid public complaints about poor bus service. The m…
Givat Shmuel Mayor Defends Education Focus Amid Dispute With Bnei Akiva Yeshiva
The mayor of Givat Shmuel explained the cancellation of the agreement with Bnei Akiva Yeshiva due to financial and operational breaches, emphasizing the municipality's commitment…
Israeli Deputy Mayor and Family Face Possible Charges in Bribery and Corruption Case
Yossi Azriel, deputy mayor of Kiryat Bialik, and his family face potential charges of bribery, breach of trust, and money laundering after a multi-year undercover investigation re…
Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Sharren Haskel's Petition to Split from Likud
The Israeli Supreme Court rejected Sharren Haskel's request to split from Likud, citing late objections to a party merger. Haskel also alleged vote recording coercion during a Sta…
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Submits Personal Asset Declaration Just Before Elections
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir submitted his personal asset declaration to the State Comptroller only in June 2023, after avoiding it for over three years des…
Netanyahu Faces Backlash Over Draft Law Spin Ahead of Likud Primaries
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s promise of harsh military draft reforms and controversial budget allocations have sparked internal Likud conflict and public criticism ahead of August p…
Israel Likely to Maintain Chevron’s Gas Holdings to Preserve Regulatory Stability
Israel’s energy policy committee plans to maintain Chevron’s dominant gas holdings to ensure regulatory stability and attract investment. The decision avoids forcing Chevron to se…
Israeli Health Ministry Formalizes Emergency Medical Cooperation Between Magen David Adom and United Hatzalah
The Israeli Ministry of Health has formalized cooperation between Magen David Adom and United Hatzalah to improve emergency medical response, integrating dispatch systems and basi…
Israel Aims to Lead in AI but Must Prioritize Citizen Services
Israel aims to lead globally in AI but currently prioritizes state power over direct citizen benefits. Experts call for shifting focus to AI applications that improve public servi…
Israel Faces National Waste Crisis as Landfill Capacity Nears Collapse
Israel is nearing a national waste crisis as landfill capacity is expected to run out by the end of 2026, risking garbage accumulation in cities. Despite warnings from the State C…
MK Sharren Haskel Stands by Her Affidavit in State Comptroller Election Investigation
MK Sharren Haskel confirmed her full support for her affidavit and police testimony related to the State Comptroller election filming case but refrained from discussing details du…
Israeli State Comptroller Vacancy Delays Critical Reports on October 7 Nova Massacre Security Failures
Israel has been without a State Comptroller since July 2026, delaying critical audit reports on the October 7, 2023 Nova party massacre and related security failures. Political di…
Israeli Foster Mother Urges Law to Secure Permanent Status for Foster Children After Years of Uncertainty
An Israeli foster mother recounts the emotional challenges of her foster daughter facing repeated separations due to welfare policies. She calls for legal reforms to limit tempora…
Former State Comptroller Predicts Central Election Committee Ban Boosts Right-Wing Seats
Former state comptroller Shlomo Filber says a Central Election Committee ban on real-time voting reports may boost right-wing turnout and add two Knesset seats. He compares the ef…
Over Half of Israelis Rate Education System Negatively and See It as Unequal, Survey Finds
A new survey shows over half of Israelis rate the education system negatively and see it as unequal, despite high parental satisfaction with their own children's schools. Key issu…
Study Reveals Urban Pollution Infects Haifa's Wild Boars, Not Vice Versa
A study by Israel's Nature and Parks Authority found that wild boars in Haifa carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria acquired from urban pollution, not the other way around. The rese…
Vacant State Comptroller Post Halts Protection Orders for Whistleblowers in Israel
The vacancy in Israel's State Comptroller position has caused a halt in granting legal protection to whistleblowers, with ten requests rejected due to lack of authority. Until a n…
Israeli NGO Linked to Yaia Pink Transfers Funds to Supporters in Democratic Party Primaries
An NGO linked to Israeli politician Yaia Pink transferred millions to organizations supporting him and allies in the Democratic Party primaries, raising conflict of interest conce…
Over 120,000 Israeli Small Businesses Close Amid Political Neglect and Ongoing Conflict
Over 120,000 Israeli small businesses have closed since the start of the "Iron Swords" conflict due to ongoing violence and ineffective government aid. Despite legislative efforts…