corruption

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.

Report: Israel at Risk for Corruption in Defense Sector

Former chief economist of the Ministry of Defense weighs in on report which ranks Israel alongside Lebanon on risk scale for corruption

AJC Outraged Over Facebook's Treatment of Journalist Abu Toameh

American Jewish Committee expressed outrage over Facebook’s treatment of Arab journalist Khaled Abu Toameh.

Feiglin: Justice System is Corrupt

Jewish Leadership faction head says indicting Lieberman just before elections is "great corruption."

Despite Conviction, Olmert Being Considered for Olympic Head

Former PM Ehud Olmert is being considered to head the Israel Olympic Committee

Review of All Stages after Har Herzl Disaster

Police have ordered that all stages for Memorial Day, Independence Day be rechecked following Har Herzl disaster.

Former Minister Benizri's Sentence Reduced

Israel Prisons Service's Releases Committee takes third off sentence; Benizri will be released in April.

Olmert, Lupolianski Indicted in Holyland Scandal

Former Jerusalem Mayors Olmert and Lupolianski were indicted for taking bribes to illegally push through the Holyland Park project.

NJ Rabbi Sentenced to Five Years for Corruption

New Jersey rabbi given a five-year prison sentence after admitting to corruption.

Report: Hizbullah Laundered Drug Money in US Banks

The Hizbullah terrorist organization is in trouble for laundering hundreds of millions of dollars in drug trafficking revenues in US banks.

Kuwaiti Emir Dissolves Parliament

Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah paved the way for new elections in Kuwait among ongoing allegations of widespread corruption

Kuwait Corruption Scandal Widens Into Vote Buying Probe

Days after Kuwait's cabinet resigned amid a corruption scandal prosecutors are probing rumors of parliamentary vote buying

Suha: Lea Rabin Invited Me to Israel More Than Once

Claiming she was an innocent victim of a vendetta, Suha Arafat revealed that Lea Rabin had invited her to Israel numerous times.

Mayor of Arab City Charged with Blackmail

The Arab mayor of Qalansuwa, located east of Netanya, has been charged with blackmail, threats, bribery, fraud and breach of trust.

Olmert Tries Ignorance As Defense; Throws Aide Under Bus

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert put his double-billing indictment in the 'Rishon Tours Affair' on an aide's shoulders; claimed ignorance.

Mubarak to be Detained for 15 More Days

Former Egyptian President further detained over corruption charges; his wife is being questioned as well.

Likud: 'Double Payment' was From Single Group

An alleged double payment for one of PM Netanyahu's trips actually came from a single organization with two names, Likud sources say.

Fighting Corruption – a Global Concern

Israel joins founding of international group that aims to increase knowledge, cooperation on fighting corruption worldwide.

IDF More Trusted than Courts, Knesset

The IDF remains Israel's most trusted public institution, easily surpassing the Knesset and the police.

PA in Turmoil over Sex-Corruption Scandal

The plot thickens: Abbas suspends chief of staff, suspected in sex scandal. He in turn says he is the victim of an Israeli plot.

Peres: Israel is Not Corrupt

President Peres, speaking at a conference in Eilat, said Ben Gurion told him to “be a moral person” and added, "Israel is not a corrupt country.

Public Corruption on Display

Coming soon to your neighborhood: an exhibition of public corruption. The unusual display may even make its way overseas.

Former Ministers Head to Jail, Former President in Court

Former Ministers Shlomo Benizri and Avraham Hirschson began their jail sentences Tuesday. Former President Katzav began his trial.

Police Call to Indict Olmert over Political Appointments

Police have recommended that former PM Olmert be indicted for appointing political allies.

Case Closed against Olmert on Cremieux Home

Mazuz has closed the case against Olmert, who was suspected of bribery in purchasing a Jerusalem home. Three other indictments still await him.

Ex-Finance Minister Hirschson Sentenced to 5.5 Years in Jail

Ex-Finance Minister Hirschson was sentenced to five years and five months in prison for theft, deceit, breach of trust and money laundering.

Supreme Court Jails Ex-Minister Benizri for 4 Years

The Supreme Court has increased a sentence given to former Minister Benizri (Shas) from 18 months in prison to four years.