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Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Sa'ar in 2018 (YouTube screenshot)
October 12, 2026, 10:47 am
Police arrest Kfar Saba mayor, wife, suspected of receiving bribes to rig tenders
Report says Rafi Sa’ar’s wife was point person for bribes, known criminals received tenders, while couple used money to buy luxury items; 17 people arrested, 7 others questioned
By Michael Horovitz
Michael Kleiner, president of the Likud's internal Supreme Court, arrives for a discussion on the proposal to remove former defense minister Yoav Gallant from the party, September 29, 2025. (Avshalom Sassoni/FLASH90)
August 5, 2026, 2:37 pm
Head of party court among Likud figures detained for questioning in tax fraud probe
Michael Kleiner, a former Likud MK, heads the internal tribunal that recently struck down Netanyahu’s bid to cancel the party’s August 17 primary
By Sam Sokol
Shas minister Haim Biton attends an Education, Culture, and Sports Committee meeting at the Knesset, on August 14, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
July 13, 2026, 12:24 pm
Police grill Shas MK for 2nd time on suspicion of funneling taxpayer funds to party paper
Case of Haim Biton, who allegedly used public funds to pay employees’ salaries while heading Shas school network, will be sent soon to prosecutors to decide on possible indictment
By Charlie Summers
Police raid a building during a wave of arrests carried out against suspects in a drug and arms trafficking network in southern Israel and East Jerusalem, on July 13, 2026. (Israel Police)
July 13, 2026, 11:39 am
Police arrest dozens as undercover agent busts suspected arms, drug smuggling network
Police say operation marks first time Bedouin agent used for elite undercover probe; police say 4 M16s, dozens of handguns and cocaine among the contraband seized in multiple raids
By Charlie Summers
Illustrative: A person holding handcuffs in a Jerusalem court on November 21, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/ Flash90)
June 14, 2026, 6:32 pm
Pro soccer player arrested on suspicion of financial crimes, links to northern gang
National League athlete allegedly engaged in systemic gambling and match-fixing, worked with violent group allegedly operated by imprisoned mob boss
By Charlie Summers
Social Equality Minister May Golan speaks in the plenum of the Knesset in Jerusalem on May 20, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 10, 2026, 4:47 pm
Police recommend Minister Golan stand trial over job-fixing allegations
Likud minister accused of creating fictitious jobs for associates and paying them for zero work
By Charlie Summers
Director-General of the Religious Services Ministry Yehuda Avidan, attends Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting in the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on June 18, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 7, 2026, 8:01 pm
Religious Affairs Ministry director questioned in corruption probe
Yehuda Avidan reportedly suspected of trying to influence decisions of someone connected to the ministry, scuttle justified dismissal of an employee
By Charlie Summers and ToI Staff
Money seized by police in a series of raids in Nahariya, in which 14 were arrested on suspicion of participating in a bribery and corruption scheme on June 2, 2026. (Israel Police)
June 2, 2026, 3:07 pm
Nahariya deputy mayor among 14 arrested in corruption scandal
Bribed city officials allegedly granted criminals control over bidding process, allowing them to box out competitors; officers also seize real estate, luxury cars
By Charlie Summers
General view of the Israel Police Lahav 433 major crimes unit headquarters in the city of Lod on April 2, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
May 28, 2026, 12:53 am
Major crimes detective questioned on suspicion of contact with Iranian agent
Officer in Lahav 433 unit placed under house arrest following interrogation; suspect insists he reported approach to his superiors after Iranian national reached out to him 6 months ago
By Charlie Summers
Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar at the opening of the Israeli Cartoon Museum in the city of Holon, central Israel, February 10, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
May 25, 2026, 11:26 pm
Culture minister interrogated by police for 3rd time in labor federation graft probe
Miki Zohar suspected of taking a bribe from an insurance agent who exploited his connections to secure jobs in government-owned corporations and local authorities
By Charlie Summers
Illustrative: A policeman holds handcuffs. (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
April 28, 2026, 9:43 am
Northern council head, five others arrested on suspicion of bribery
Police allege suspects were part of scam involving computer service contractors who offered kickbacks to secure tenders in several local municipalities
By Charlie Summers
Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 26, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 19, 2026, 9:22 pm
Culture Minister Miki Zohar questioned for 11 hours in Histadrut corruption probe
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
By Charlie Summers
General view of the Lahav 433 Police Unit headquarters in the city of Lod on March 31, 2025. (Jonathan Shaul/ Flash90)
April 11, 2026, 10:39 am
Police reportedly forming new unit to tackle Iran spying cases
New major crimes unit division said being set up in coordination with Shin Bet, based on understanding that espionage ‘won’t go away’ and motives are mostly financial
By ToI Staff
Ashkelon Mayor Tomer Glam attends a Knesset Finance Committee meeting in Jerusalem, November 24, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 4, 2026, 10:11 am
Mayor suspected of pocketing millions in donations named as Ashkelon’s Tomer Glam
City leader released to house arrest as police probe suspicions of bribery, fraud, theft and money laundering in connection to wartime donations that were allegedly misappropriated
By ToI Staff and Charlie Summers
General view of the Israel Police Lahav 433 major crimes unit headquarters in the city of Lod on April 2, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
February 2, 2026, 11:05 am
Police arrest southern mayor for allegedly pocketing wartime donations to residents
Local officials, businessmen also arrested for suspected role in corruption case involving millions of shekels given to municipalities
By Charlie Summers and ToI Staff
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