The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/harpaz-affair/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:48:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Harpaz affair | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/harpaz-affair/ 32 32 Mandelblit apologizes to former state attorney for bashing him in recording https://www.timesofisrael.com/mandelblit-apologizes-to-former-state-attorney-for-bashing-him-in-recording/ Fri, 16 Oct 2020 10:36:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2409517&preview=true&preview_id=2409517 In letter to members of state prosecution, AG says he used improper, regrettable language and has straightened things out with Shai Nitzan; vows not to be cowed by threats

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]]> Netanyahu ally threatens more dirt will air about AG if he doesn’t resign https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-implicit-threat-netanyahu-ally-urges-ag-to-resign-says-more-dirt-will-air/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 10:07:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2407839&preview=true&preview_id=2407839 Miki Zohar criticized after saying that recording of Mandelblit slamming then-state attorney supports unsubstantiated theory he was blackmailed into filing charges against PM

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]]> AG heard railing against ex-state attorney in old calls, drawing fury from Likud https://www.timesofisrael.com/ag-heard-railing-against-ex-state-attorney-in-old-calls-drawing-fury-from-likud/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:26:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2407578 In recordings from 2015, 2016, Avichai Mandelblit complains about Shai Nitzan's handling of military scandal; premier's allies call for his resignation

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]]> Ombudsman: Judiciary acted ‘improperly’ in failing to clear Mandelblit’s name https://www.timesofisrael.com/ombudsman-judiciary-acted-improperly-in-failing-to-clear-mandelblits-name/ Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:16:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2338267 Complaints commissioner says failure to state reason behind shutting 2010 Harpaz case led to unwarranted stain on attorney general's reputation

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]]> Report: AG asked officials to alter reasoning for dismissal of case against him https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-ag-asked-officials-to-alter-reasoning-for-dismissal-of-case-against-him/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 21:47:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2325916 TV news says Mandelblit twice asked that grounds of closure be changed from 'lack of evidence' to 'lack of guilt' -- first of predecessor, then again of subordinate state attorney

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]]> Prosecution ombudsman examining closure of Mandelblit case — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/prosecution-ombudsman-examining-closure-of-mandelblit-case-report/ Fri, 22 May 2020 10:38:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2311639&preview=true&preview_id=2311639 Judge David Rozen said to be looking into whether any information was hidden from officials who decided to close probe into attorney general in Harpaz affair

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]]> How an indicted Netanyahu put his attorney general on trial https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-an-indicted-netanyahu-put-his-attorney-general-on-trial/ Fri, 22 May 2020 08:42:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2311522 As his corruption trial begins, the PM's supporters go on the offensive and Avichai Mandelblit finds himself embroiled once more in a decade-old scandal

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]]> Justice minister seeks to recuse Supreme Court judge from state attorney debate https://www.timesofisrael.com/justice-minister-seeks-to-recuse-supreme-court-judge-from-state-attorney-debate/ Wed, 06 May 2020 09:46:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2299877&preview=true&preview_id=2299877 Ohana says Mazuz must step aside on matter of acting prosecutor’s tenure to prevent 'significant damage to the integrity' of judicial process

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]]> Justice minister rails against AG, says he can’t serve as acting state attorney https://www.timesofisrael.com/justice-minister-rails-against-ag-says-he-cant-serve-as-acting-state-attorney/ Sun, 03 May 2020 18:25:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2297902&preview=true&preview_id=2297902 Mandelblit responds that he temporarily assumed role several months ago, amid unprecedented quarrel between top law enforcement officials

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]]> Attorney general said set to assume duties of acting state attorney after row https://www.timesofisrael.com/attorney-general-said-set-to-assume-duties-of-acting-state-attorney-after-row/ Sun, 03 May 2020 08:53:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2297421&preview=true&preview_id=2297421 Dan Eldad leaves post after dust-up with Avichai Mandelblit amid persistent tension with Justice Minister Ohana of Likud

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]]> Court freezes extension of acting state attorney’s tenure, which expires Monday https://www.timesofisrael.com/court-freezes-extension-of-acting-state-attorneys-tenure-which-expires-monday/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:04:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2295880&preview=true&preview_id=2295880 With Dan Eldad's position frozen, it is not clear who will serve in post until High Court rules; petition to court asserts that extending Eldad's appointment would be unlawful

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]]> AG said convinced acting state attorney, justice minister trying to oust him https://www.timesofisrael.com/ag-said-convinced-acting-state-attorney-justice-minister-trying-to-oust-him/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:26:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2292901&preview=true&preview_id=2292901 Mandelblit cites Dan Eldad's frequent meetings with Amir Ohana, his request to reexamine Harpaz affair and Netanyahu's interest in having him removed

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]]> Reports: PM working to discredit, possibly dismiss Mandelblit after election https://www.timesofisrael.com/reports-pm-working-to-discredit-possibly-dismiss-mandelblit-after-election/ Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:50:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2249293 TV networks say premier concerned AG may launch new probe against him, could thwart him from forming gov't; PM won't rule out advancing legislation to overrule High Court decisions

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]]> Netanyahu, Ashkenazi accuse each other of lying as campaigns get personal https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-ashkenazi-accuse-each-other-of-lying-as-campaigns-get-personal/ Wed, 26 Feb 2020 07:04:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2247785&preview=true&preview_id=2247785 Days before election, PM alleges Blue and White MK will 'quit politics' if Harpaz affair transcripts aired; Ashkenazi retorts that premier recently offered him defense minister job

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]]> Right-wing pundit reads out gagged Harpaz affair transcripts at Likud gathering https://www.timesofisrael.com/right-wing-pundit-reads-out-gagged-harpaz-affair-transcripts-at-likud-gathering/ Fri, 21 Feb 2020 07:18:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2244744&preview=true&preview_id=2244744 Boaz Golan expected to face criminal action for ignoring court order, as Netanyahu supporters seek to bring 2010 scandal back into limelight

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