corruption

Palestinians Detail Their Corruption - and Blame Israel

Palestinian Arab policy adviser reveals corruption deeply ingrained since before PA was even established, but blames 'occupation' for it.

Leaked Documents Reveal Rampant Palestinian Corruption

Leaked documents show PA officials demanding large sums of public money for personal use.

Breakthrough in Pinto, Lahav 433 Corruption Case

Son of former chief of police's Lahav 433 submits to questioning over bribery from Rabbi Pinto after months of stalled investigation.

Jewish Home MK Takes Aim at Corruption

Bezalel Smotrich promoting bill requiring judges and civil servants to declare assets, in a bid to curb rampant corruption in Israel.

AG: Healthy or Not, We're Going After Ben-Eliezer

Former MK and government minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer is likely to be indicted for fraud, bribery, and money-laundering.

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison

Rabbi at center of multiple corruption scandals fined, sentenced; judge rejects arguments for leniency over plea deal, medical condition.

Scandal Grows: Ex-Tel Aviv Chief Prosecutor Ruth David Arrested

Two judges reported involved in scandal, and a business mogul is under house arrest, as the Ronel Fisher case grows to huge proportions.

UN Praises Israel for its Fight Against Corruption

Rare UN praise for Jewish state over its efforts against public corruption, as report lauds trials of public figures.

PA Court Dismisses Case Against Abbas Arch-Rival

Palestinian court dismisses corruption case against exiled Gaza strongman Mohammad Dahlan.

Exposé: Chief Rabbi Metzger Encouraged Crony to Lie Over Funds

Leaked recordings reveal that Metzger told an associate to play dumb, fake 'donations to the poor' to cover up corruption scandal.

Rabbi Pinto Blames Corruption Scandal on 'Satan'

Trial and conviction both expiates his sins and proves the lack of any of them, according to rabbi at the center of corruption scandal.

Shuvu Yisrael Sect Defends Rabbi Pinto After Conviction

Sect decries Tel Aviv District court's doling out the conviction since Pinto is suffering from 'a variety of health conditions.'

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto Convicted

Shuvu Yisrael sect leader in the center of corruption scandal confesses as part of plea bargain.

Eli Yishai: Yachad Mandates Could Make or Break Next Government

Yachad ballots being hidden at polls, Yishai reveals in special interview - and calls on voters to be vigilant for the sake of the Right.

Details Emerge in Yona Metzger Corruption Scandal

Millions allegedly pocketed through various schemes with organizations, rabbinical councils; A-G opens case to criminal trial.

Voters Unmoved by Sara Netanyahu and Bottle-Gate

New survey finds Israelis want corruption-free leaders, but unlikely to change their votes because of the Sara Netanyahu scandal.

Prosecution Recommends Corruption Trial for Ben-Eliezer

Prosecutors recommended putting former MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer on trial for of bribery, Channel Two reported.

Media Adviser for Kulanu Implicated in Corruption Scandal

PR firm owner Ronen Moshe arrested over alleged involvement in the Yisrael Beytenu corruption case; lawyer insists his innocence.

Ahmadinejad's Former VP Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison

Mohammad Reza Rahimi, Iran's first vice president under Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, sentenced to five years in prison and fined over corruption.

Key Suspects in Israel Lands Authority Corruption Scandal Named

Aside from the corruption case involving Yisrael Beytenu members, parallel state fraud investigation makes surprising developments.

Police: ILA Employee 'Did Favors' for Real Estate Developer

Police raided the offices of the Israel Lands Administration and arrested a senior employee on charges of influence peddling.

Another $500K Found in Yisrael Beytenu Corruption Case

Find doubles the amount of money involved in Yisrael Beytenu corruption crackdown as party slips in polls.

Rivlin: Apathy and Indifference are Our Greatest Dangers

Upon receiving the Democracy Index, President Rivlin called on elected officials to rebuild trust with public, while urging public to vote.

Yair Lapid: a Liar, a Hypocrite, or Simply Irresponsible?

Meretz Chairwoman Zehava Gal-On goes on the warpath against Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid, accusing him of lying and irresponsibility.

Israelis Fed Up with Poverty, Corruption - But Not Israel

1/3 of Israelis facing financial difficulties, 42% believe government is corrupt - but overwhelming majority, including Arabs, patriotic.

Lapid: I Would Return to Finance Ministry

Lapid vows to return housing crisis laws to the agenda if he sits in the next government, says he could work with hareidi parties.

Lapid Slams Other Parties Over 'Corruption'

"We’ve had it with those who are corrupt and we are fed up with them stealing our country," says Yesh Atid chairman at party gathering.

Samaria Regional Head's Arrest Extended in Corruption Scandal

Senior state employees continue to sit in jail, as Yisrael Beytenu scandal develops. Samaria's Mesika denies involvement in bribes.

Lapid: We Fought Corruption 'Every Day' in 19th Knesset

Lapid boasts Yesh Atid is the only party not subject to some scandal in Israeli history, claims 'settlers, hareidim' given precedence.

Liberman: 'Mysterious Forces' Are Always Trying to Hurt Us

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says his party is being targeted by police before every election, vows his party "will come out strong".

Police Reject Yisrael Beytenu Claims of 'Political Targeting'

Danino dismisses claims that corruption investigation of party ministers meant to affect elections, after over year of investigation.

Deputy Interior Minister Under Corruption Investigation

Thirty senior figures, including two from Yisrael Beytenu, investigated as part of massive police crack down on high level corruption.

Israel Ranks 37th On List of World's Least Corrupt Countries

CPI measures perceived levels of public sector corruption worldwide. Denmark ranked least corrupt; Somalia and North Korea tied at most.

Supporters of Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto to Protest Outside Court

Demonstration to support Pinto's hyperbolic claims of innocence for his alleged involvement in multiple corruption cases.

Rabbi Pinto 'Taking Revenge' on Policeman in Bribery Scandal?

Rabbi at the center of corruption scandal claims officer he attempted to bribe violated the law by 'playing along' with his entreaties.

Attorneys Flee After Rabbi Pinto Violates Plea Bargain

Longtime representation in major bribery case requests to withdraw, after Pinto's interview with major media crosses legal lines.

Ben-Eliezer Interrogated for a Second Time over Corruption

Former presidential hopeful interrogated for second time in 7 days Wednesday, after police find suspicious cash box.

Labor Party Presidential Candidate Withdraws Amid Investigation

MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer announces he is quitting presidential race, three days ahead of vote and day after corruption investigation.

Hosni Mubarak Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

Former Egyptian president, as well as two sons, found guilty of embezzlement.

'Olmert's Verdict is a Lesson to Us All'

MKs begin to react to the Holyland Affair, condemning the former PM's actions - but praising Israel's fight against corruption.

Turkish Prosecutors Drop Case Against 60 in Corruption Probe

Turkish prosecutors drop a case against 60 people, including the son of a former minister, in a corruption probe.

Corruption Convictions

Bennett: Israel Less Corrupt, More Jewish After Olmert Decision

The conviction of Ehud Olmert has a silver lining, says Economics Minister Naftali Bennett - it will make Israel more moral and more Jewish.

Six Killed as Turkish Government Accused of Vote-Rigging

Local election candidates battle it out with knives and clubs, as opposition activists say Erdogan rigging the polls.

Erdogan Threatens to Ban YouTube and Facebook

Amid pressure over corruption scandal, Turkey's prime minister threatens to take Internet censorship even further.

Erdogan Under Fire for Leaked Phone Conversations

Turkish Prime Minister criticized over recordings of conversations between him and his son, in which they discuss how to hide money.

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Extent of Rabbi's Bribes to Police Revealed

Gag order on Menashe Arbiv corruption case lifted Sunday, reveals extent of bribery from Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto.

Attorney General to Indict Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto

Attorney General's office decides to issue indictment against Pinto for corruption, bribery and other charges.

Police Recommend to Indict Former Chief Rabbi Metzger

Investigation completed, provides evidence that Rabbi Metzger guilty of corruption by giving favors for millions of shekels.

Protests Rage in Turkey over Internet Censorship, Corruption

Turkish police use tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters demonstrating against invasive Internet laws.

Erdogan Replaces Half His Cabinet Amid Corruption Scandal

Turkish Prime Minister replaces half the ministers in his cabinet hours after three ministers resign over a corruption investigation.

Turkey: Senior Ministers Resign Over Corruption Scandal

Embattled government of Turkish PM Erdogan takes another blow as fallout from high-profile corruption scandal continues.

Anti-Corruption Watchdog 'Fighting To Restore Idealism'

Movement for Quality Government holds annual conference, says next fight against corruption is on 'public awareness.'

Turkish PM Erdogan Threatens to Expel Foreign Ambassadors

In veiled threat to US ambassador, embattled Turkish Prime Minister reacts to growing corruption scandal by threatening diplomats.

Index: 8 Muslim-Majority Nations Among 10 Most Corrupt

NGO Transparency International's annual index finds Muslim-majority countries are 8 of 10 most corrupt nations, Israel 36th best.

Mubarak to Face New Trial in Egypt

Egypt’s former president and his two sons to face a new trial for using state funds to acquire personal property.

Former Chief Rabbi Metzger Arrested, Detained for Nine Days

For the second time this year, former Chief Rabbi Yonah Metzger questioned by police for alleged financial improprieties.

Long-Awaited Verdict in Lieberman Corruption Trial Due Wednesday

Although a conviction wouldn't necessarily bar him from politics, the former Foreign Minister has promised to bow out if found guilty.

Beit Shemesh: Demonstration Called Against Mayor Abutbul

Tensions continue to rise in Beit Shemesh after allegations of corruption in municipal election results; major protest set for Tuesday.

Hadera Mayor Arrested on Bribery, Fraud Charges

Hadera Mayor Haim Avitan has been arrested on suspicion of bribery, fraud and money laundering, along with 11 others.

Judge in Mubarak's Retrial Resigns Within Seconds

The judge in the retrial of ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak stepped aside just seconds after the opening of the first hearing.