The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/corruption-in-israel/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:59:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png corruption in Israel | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/corruption-in-israel/ 32 32 Police recommend Minister Golan stand trial over job-fixing allegations https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-recommend-minister-golan-stand-trial-over-job-fixing-allegations/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:47:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3840308 Likud minister accused of creating fictitious jobs for associates and paying them for zero work

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]]> Religious Affairs Ministry director questioned in corruption probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/religious-affairs-ministry-director-questioned-in-corruption-probe/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:01:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838199 Yehuda Avidan reportedly suspected of trying to influence decisions of someone connected to the ministry, scuttle justified dismissal of an employee

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]]> Nahariya deputy mayor among 14 arrested in corruption scandal https://www.timesofisrael.com/nahariya-deputy-mayor-among-14-arrested-in-corruption-scandal/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:07:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834892 Bribed city officials allegedly granted criminals control over bidding process, allowing them to box out competitors; officers also seize real estate, luxury cars

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]]> Ex-finance minister Kahlon convicted on securities-reporting charges in plea bargain https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-finance-minister-kahlon-convicted-on-securities-reporting-charges-in-plea-bargain/ Sun, 31 May 2026 10:58:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833510 Defense and prosecution will jointly seek a suspended sentence and NIS 180,000 fine, after he failed to report missing checks amounting to NIS 10.6 million

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]]> Culture Minister Miki Zohar questioned for 11 hours in Histadrut corruption probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/culture-minister-miki-zohar-questioned-by-police-in-histadrut-corruption-probe/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:22:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805574 Zohar is the latest member of prime minister's Likud party to be interrogated as police trace alleged bribery network linking labor union, municipalities and government

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]]> Israel slips to 35th place in corruption index amid ‘worrying’ trend in democracies https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-slips-to-35th-place-in-corruption-index-amid-worrying-trend-in-democracies/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:34:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3752158 Transparency International watchdog says average global score of perceived corruption is worst in decade, with the US sliding to its lowest-ever score amid Trump's return to office

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]]> Police arrest southern mayor for allegedly pocketing wartime donations to residents https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-arrest-southern-mayor-for-allegedly-pocketing-wartime-donations-to-residents/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:05:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3746276 Local officials, businessmen also arrested for suspected role in corruption case involving millions of shekels given to municipalities

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]]> Senior cop under probe suspected of colluding with Nazareth ex-mayor, detectives say https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-cop-under-probe-suspected-of-colluding-with-nazareth-ex-mayor-detectives-say/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:22:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3708774 Investigators suspect Manny Binyamin meddled with probe of Bakri crime family's takeover of Nazareth city hall; lawyer says Lahav 433 chief's link to politician 'transparent and known'

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]]> Lahav 433 chief briefly arrested over refusal to sign off on release terms — lawyer https://www.timesofisrael.com/lahav-433-chief-briefly-arrested-over-refusal-to-sign-off-on-release-terms-lawyer/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:05:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3701652 Legal counsel for senior officer under probe rips into cop-probing agency in State Attorney's Office, says investigator assaulted his client; DIPI rejects 'unfounded' claims

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]]> Minister’s associate resigns from municipal job amid suspicions of doing no work https://www.timesofisrael.com/ministers-associate-resigns-from-municipal-job-amid-suspicions-of-doing-no-work/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:34:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3686851 Sigalit Yona, linked to Likud's David Amsalem, steps down from Jerusalem city hall position despite defending herself last week against allegations she doesn't show up to the office

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]]> Investigation of sweeping Histadrut corruption case extends to Likud ministers https://www.timesofisrael.com/investigation-of-sweeping-histadrut-corruption-case-extends-to-likud-ministers/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:46:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3680707 Ministers of foreign affairs, culture, justice among those expected to be questioned as police trace alleged bribery network linking labor union, municipalities, and government

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]]> Police now suspect embattled minister Golan of accepting bribes — reports https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-now-suspect-embattled-minister-golan-of-accepting-bribes-reports/ Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:50:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3646578&preview=true&preview_id=3646578 Social equality minister was already suspected of fraud and breach of trust, but evidence against her is said to give rise to new potential charges

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]]> Minister at center of graft probe said to spirit mom out of police station during grilling https://www.timesofisrael.com/minister-at-center-of-graft-probe-said-to-spirit-mom-out-of-police-station-during-grilling/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:26:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3645229&preview=true&preview_id=3645229 Social Equality Minister May Golan, who has refused to submit to police questioning, claims she took her mother home from the station due to her poor health

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]]> Confidant said to back out of signing state witness deal against Likud minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/reports-police-closing-on-state-witness-deal-in-fraud-case-surrounding-likud-minister/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:42:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3644186 Ehud Gabay, attorney and ex-adviser to Social Equality Minister May Golan, was reportedly close to inking agreement with prosecutors before reneging

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]]> Minister dodges interrogation, attends ex-adviser’s hearing to demand his release https://www.timesofisrael.com/minister-dodges-interrogation-attends-ex-advisers-hearing-to-demand-his-release/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:58:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3642558 May Golan refuses to show up for questioning unless police free her associate Ehud Gabbai, arrested on fraud suspicions; judge discharges him to house arrest

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