corruption

Herzog 'perfectly calm', won't resign despite corruption probe

Opposition leader insists he is innocent, says he will cooperate with investigation into alleged corruption.

Former defense minister denies bribery charges in court

Binyamin Ben-Eliezer's attorneys claim money he received from Israeli businessman was just a 'loan'; faces a raft of corruption charges.

Criminal investigation launched against Minister Deri

AG orders that preliminary corruption investigation give way to full-fledged criminal investigation against Shas head - it isn't his first.

Herzog threatens his own party over police investigation

Labor head claims corruption investigation is being used as part of an 'election campaign,' threatens: 'I'm no sucker, I know how to kick.'

'Politicians have crossed a red line'

Herzog's chief of staff indicates police investigation against the party chair is an inside job by Labor members.

'Surprised' Deri: Hurry the investigation

In first response to corruption investigation against him, Shas head offers to cooperate and asks police to 'hit the gas and do it quicker.'

Deri's wife on corruption scandal: 'We overcame Haman'

Ahead of conference in which Shas head is to speak about investigation against him, his wife is optimistic: 'We overcame Pharaoh, Haman.'

'Deri is a corrupt man'

Labor MK says Deri never should have returned to serve as minister, petitions Supreme Court to end 'discrimination' favoring MKs.

Not just Deri: Second senior politician probed for corruption

After Deri was named, report indicates second senior politician is being investigated for corruption since last elections.

Former Shas MK allegedly bribed by jailed businessman

New corruption scandal rocks Shas party as disgraced business leader claims former MK sold him favors, pushed laws on his behalf.

Erdogan's son suspected of money laundering in Italy

Italian prosecutors name Bilal Erdogan as suspect in probe linked to major Turkish corruption scandal.

Ehud Olmert begins first day in prison tomorrow

Disgraced former Israeli prime minister to start 19-month sentence for corruption, though in relative luxury. Sentence could be lengthened.

Iraqi lawmaker reveals 'whole government is corrupt'

MP under fire saying on TV he took bribes to close corruption cases, politicians 'destroy Iraq,' and if he revealed all 'they'd kill me.'

Israel 32nd least corrupt country in the world

Transparency International ranks Israel 32nd in the world for least amount of corruption, five higher than previous year.

Supreme Court hears yet another appeal by ex-PM Olmert

Olmert pleads with judges to cancel 8-month sentence, asserting the ordeal has felt like 'tennis balls' being fired at him for years.

Ex-PM Olmert strikes deal to avoid second jail term

Ehud Olmert to serve six months in jail for attempting to bribe long-time aide concurrently with 18-month sentence for corruption.

Poll: 72% of Israelis feel state is corrupt

Overwhelming majority thinks elected officials and judges are corrupt or biased, 92% say you need connections to get things done.

Attorney General: Deri's appointment legal, but not appropriate

Weinstein delivers opinion on Shas head returning to Interior Minister post, 22 years after he abused the position and was jailed.

Ashkelon mayor accused of paying off rape victim

Two women have come forward against Itamar Shimoni, who is charged with money laundering and fraud in a separate case.

Former Labor head to ask to postpone trial due to health

Lawyers for former MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer planning to ask that the start of his trial be postponed due to his dialysis treatments.

Watch: Olmert responds to prison sentence; 'I'm innocent'

Speaking outside the Supreme Court following his partially-successful appeal, former PM says he accepts 18-month sentence.

Rabbi Pinto accuses state of 'racism' over corruption hearing

Rabbi Pinto, who has been embroiled in a years-long corruption scandal, accuses State of forcing him to return - because he's Sephardic.

Former Labor leader Ben-Eliezer to be tried for corruption

Attorney General announced he will place former MK on trial on a host of charges, including bribery and tax evasion.

New Police Chief Slams Media 'Fairy Tales' of Alleged Corruption

New police commissioner denies reports of a 2-year-long FBI investigation against him for 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.