The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/state-attorneys-office/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png State Attorney's Office | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/state-attorneys-office/ 32 32 Footage seems to contradict claim Arab prosecutor resisted arrest before cops beat him https://www.timesofisrael.com/footage-seems-to-contradict-claim-arab-prosecutor-resisted-arrest-before-cops-beat-him/ Fri, 08 May 2026 14:57:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819290&preview=true&preview_id=3819290 Body cam footage leaked to Haaretz appears to show police officers pouncing on lawyer within seconds of entering Beersheba apartment

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]]> Police said to beat, break nose, arrest a state prosecutor, who is Arab, over noise complaint https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-officers-said-to-beat-break-nose-of-arab-prosecutor-over-noise-complaint/ Fri, 08 May 2026 00:44:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3818824 Police say that State Attorney's Office lawyer attacked officers, but he and coworkers reject the claim; Department of Internal Police Investigations opens probe

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]]> Man who attacked nun in Jerusalem indicted for assault with religious hatred motivation https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-who-attacked-nun-in-jerusalem-indicted-for-assault-with-religious-hatred-motivation/ Thu, 07 May 2026 11:53:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3818250 Prosecutors seek to keep 36-year-old Yona Schreiber in custody until end of legal proceedings; charges carry up to six years in jail

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]]> 2 IDF aircraft mechanics charged with spying for Iran, leaking fighter jet info https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-idf-aircraft-mechanics-to-be-charged-with-spying-on-ben-gvir-ex-idf-chief-report/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:46:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3808251 Pair, serving at Tel Nof Airbase, sent diagram of aircraft engine, photos of aviation instructor to Iranian handler in one of the most serious incidents in a spate of espionage attempts

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]]> Prosecutors demand copy of Shin Bet head’s letter on PM’s inability to testify https://www.timesofisrael.com/prosecutors-demand-copy-of-shin-bet-heads-letter-on-pms-inability-to-testify/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:24:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3801676&preview=true&preview_id=3801676 State attorney insists prosecutors should receive document, which reportedly says Iranian agents could take advantage of Netanyahu's public appearance to try to kill him

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]]> Judge rules slain hostage’s family may use his sperm with a surrogate https://www.timesofisrael.com/judge-rules-slain-hostages-family-may-use-his-sperm-with-a-surrogate-as-he-wanted/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:44:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799043 Beersheba family court says Yotam Haim, who was abducted to Gaza and mistakenly killed by troops after escaping Hamas captivity, expressed 'unequivocal' desire to have children

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]]> AG, state attorney said to reject plea deal offer from PM’s aide Urich in Bild leak case https://www.timesofisrael.com/ag-state-attorney-said-to-reject-plea-deal-offer-from-pms-aide-urich-in-bild-leak-case/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:12:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3781223 The terms of the alleged offer would have allowed Urich to plead guilty to reduced charges, without charge of harming national security, and avoid jail time with community service

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]]> Prosecutors inform prison chief Yaakobi of plans to indict him on ethics violations https://www.timesofisrael.com/prosecutors-inform-prison-chief-yaakobi-of-plans-to-indict-him-on-ethics-violations/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:52:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3753645 AG, state attorney give 3-week deadline for hearing date; Yaakobi is suspected of squashing probe of top West Bank cop for obstructing investigations into settler violence

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]]> Two police officers suspected of fabricating evidence, interfering with probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-police-officers-suspected-of-fabricating-evidence-interfering-with-probe/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:50:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3743266 Internal affairs detains two cops on suspicion of conspiracy; one suspect kept in custody, the other released to house arrest

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]]> Russian citizen in Israel on work permit indicted for spying for Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/russian-citizen-in-israel-on-work-permit-indicted-over-suspected-espionage-tied-to-iran/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:45:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3715852 Prosecutors accuse Vitaly Zvyagintsev of sending Iranian agent footage of military vessels and strategic area before he was arrested at airbase earlier this month

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]]> Bill subordinating internal police investigations unit to justice minister advances https://www.timesofisrael.com/bill-subordinating-internal-police-investigations-unit-to-justice-minister-advances/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:30:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3709038 Legislation would give justice minister full control over appointing head of police investigations agency; senior Justice Ministry official warns of politicization of body

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]]> No basis for Filber’s allegation of sexual assault after arrest, prosecutors say https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-basis-for-filbers-allegation-of-sexual-assault-after-arrest-prosecutors-say/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:47:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3703539 State attorney dismisses accusation by former Netanyahu aide and state witness, says 'thorough examination' of evidence shows no crime committed

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]]> Beersheba resident indicted on charges of spying for Iran during military service https://www.timesofisrael.com/beersheba-resident-indicted-on-charges-of-spying-for-iran-during-military-service/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:21:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3693300 22-year-old divulged info about base where he served, though most of what he said was false, prosecutors say; defendant also allegedly hid a gun in Rishon Lezion at agent's behest

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]]> Former chief rabbi among senior religious officials suspected of extortion https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-chief-rabbi-among-senior-religious-officials-suspected-of-extortion/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:18:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3691355 Suspects allegedly threatened regional court judge over rulings, face possible indictment as police transfer case to state attorney; lawyers for ex-chief rabbi reject allegations

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]]> State Attorney’s Office may bar Netanyahu’s office from allowing in Qatargate suspects https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-attorneys-office-may-bar-pms-office-from-allowing-qatargate-suspects-in/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:46:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3674795 Watchdog tells High Court that officials suspected of 'problematic ties' to foreign countries, like Urich and Feldstein, must not be in close proximity to PM, exposed to state secrets

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