Israel appoints first female Attorney General

Attorney Gali Baharav-Miara was unanimously approved by the Cabinet. By Erin Viner Baharav-Miara becomes the top legal advisor to the government in place of Avichai Mandelblit, whose term officially ended…

Israel limits protests to curb COVID-19

The Israeli Knesset approved legislation to ban citizens from holding demonstrations more than 1 km (0.6 miles) from their homes. Ratification followed an all-night debate in the nation’s parliament of…

PM’s deadline to request immunity set to expire

The deadline for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to announce whether he intends to request Knesset immunity from state prosecution in the three corruption cases expires at midnight, upon expiration…

Israel Edges Closer to Third National Elections

The Blue and White party has reportedly ended its attempt to gather the support of 61 Knesset Members in support of returning the mandate to build a successful ruling coalition…

Countdown to Israel’s Third Election

Political uncertainty in Israel is heightening as the deadline to form a successful government rapidly approaches. Just 16 days remain of the three-week period granted the Knesset to elect any…

Political turmoil: pending Netanyahu indictment

Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced his decision to indict Incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. In a televised address to the…

Netanyahu’s Pre-Trial Corruption Hearings Open

By: Erin Viner and Jonathan Hessen Pre-indictment hearings on corruption allegations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened in Jerusalem today. Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit granted the Premier’s September 26th…

Netanyahu set to be indicted on three charges

Israel's Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit has notified Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he had decided to charge him, pending a hearing, with bribe-taking, fraud and breach of trust in three…