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News and updates about Avichai Mandelblit

Former AG:

Existing laws allow death sentence for Nukhba murderers

Avichai Mandelblit, former Attorney General, says Oct. 7 murderers may be sentenced to death, security sources should be consulted first.

Existing laws allow death sentence for Nukhba murderers

Former A-G Mandelblit:

'Aryeh Deri did not commit to stepping aside from politics'

Former Attorney General thinks that the legal proceedings against Shas chairman were drawn out.

'Aryeh Deri did not commit to stepping aside from politics'

Former A-G on legal reforms:

'Netanyahu wants to ensure his trials never properly conclude'

In first-ever interview, Dr. Avichai Mandelblit reveals 'behind the scenes' of the Netanyahu indictments.

'Netanyahu wants to ensure his trials never properly conclude'

Former AG appointed associate professor at Bar Ilan University

Former Attorney General Mandelblit, Dep. Supreme Court President Justice Neal Hendel appointed associate professors of Bar-Ilan University.

Former AG appointed associate professor at Bar Ilan University

INTO THE FRAY:

Law enforcement in Israel - Something to worry about.

Legal proceedings are carried out with scant regard for the law. factual evidence is ignored, charges fabricated. With court approval Op-ed.

Law enforcement in Israel - Something to worry about.

Evyatar Compromise

AG gives green light to deal saving Samaria outpost

On last day in office, Attorney General Mandelblit approves deal to normalize status of Evyatar outpost, build new yeshiva.

AG gives green light to deal saving Samaria outpost

Mandelblit's veiled attack on Bibi at final cabinet speech

Two days before leaving office, Mandelblit refers to "those who sought to subvert the rule of law to advance their personal interests."

Mandelblit's veiled attack on Bibi at final cabinet speech

Justice Minister to receive final 3 candidates for next A-G

Nomination committee to make final decision on candidates to succeed Avichai Mandelblit as attorney general.

Justice Minister to receive final 3 candidates for next A-G

A-G closes case against police in death of Ahuvya Sandak

Attorney General Mandelblit decides not to investigate police officers involved in death of Jewish teen during police chase.

A-G closes case against police in death of Ahuvya Sandak

Aryeh Deri resigns from Knesset as part of plea bargain

Deri is to remain in office as chairman of the Shas movement.

Aryeh Deri resigns from Knesset as part of plea bargain

Growing belief:

Chances slim for Netanyahu plea bargain

Sources estimate chances of reaching a plea bargain with Netanyahu are slim, but neither side completely ruling it out.

Chances slim for Netanyahu plea bargain

MK Katz in closed talks:

'Netanyahu is on his way out'

Likud MK makes clear he plans to run for interim Likud chairman once Netanyahu steps down.

'Netanyahu is on his way out'

Netanyahu plea bargain

Source: Nothing is happening and nothing will happen

Netanyahu continues to consult with his lawyers, who held a telephone conversation with Mandelblit that did not lead to progress.

Source: Nothing is happening and nothing will happen

Sources close to Netanyahu:

'Infrastructure for plea bargain is ready'

Despite ongoing discussions, no progress in talks on plea bargain for former PM.

'Infrastructure for plea bargain is ready'

Netanyahu authorizes attorneys to pursue plea deal

Netanyahu family still opposes plea deal, but Opposition leader said to be seriously considering it.

Netanyahu authorizes attorneys to pursue plea deal

'Netanyahu has given up on becoming Prime Minister again'

"He's going to agree to a plea bargain, cut his losses, & retire from political life," predicts former premier's one-time strategic adviser.

'Netanyahu has given up on becoming Prime Minister again'

Liberman:

'The Netanyahu deal is the big bang of Israeli politics'

Finance Minister: The election of Netanyahu's successor will take several months, no need to get excited.

'The Netanyahu deal is the big bang of Israeli politics'

Netanyahu may sign plea bargain next week

Aharon Barak, former Supreme Court chief justice, urges Attorney General Mandelblit not to compromise on admission of moral turpitude.

Netanyahu may sign plea bargain next week

Sources:

'50-50 chance Netanyahu signs a plea bargain'

Sources say Attorney General won't budge on moral turpitude clause of plea bargain with former PM.

'50-50 chance Netanyahu signs a plea bargain'

Report: Netanyahu negotiating plea deal in which he would resign

Netanyahu reportedly in negotiations with AG Mandelblit in which he would plead guilty to breach of trust, temporarily retire from politics.

Report: Netanyahu negotiating plea deal in which he would resign

A-G sides with prof. who called for boycott of Ariel University

Attorney General Mandelblit informs Supreme Court he opposes Education Minister's decision to deny Israel Prize to Prof. Oded Goldreich.

A-G sides with prof. who called for boycott of Ariel University

Aryeh Deri signs plea bargain, no admission of criminal intent

Investigation began with "a huge tumult, ended without as much as a little mouse," in words of Attorney-General

Aryeh Deri signs plea bargain, no admission of criminal intent

A-G Mandelblit: Netanyahu a danger to democracy

Transcripts of closed door conversations of Attorney General Avichai Mandeilblit reveal his opinion on opposition leader Netanyahu.

A-G Mandelblit: Netanyahu a danger to democracy

AG Mandelblit defends Sa'ar's anti-Netanyahu bill

Attorney General says bill to bar MKs under indictment from becoming prime minister is nothing out of the ordinary,

AG Mandelblit defends Sa'ar's anti-Netanyahu bill

Gideon Sa'ar postponing split of Attorney General's role

Justice Minister's plan to split the role of the Attorney General will be delayed at least until early 2022.

Gideon Sa'ar postponing split of Attorney General's role

Attorney General preparing order to overrule Education Minister

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's order would allow vaccines during school hours over objections of Minister Shasha-Bitton.

Attorney General preparing order to overrule Education Minister

Sa'ar to split A-G's duties before end of Mandelblit's term

Incoming Minister of Justice will speed up the move along with legislation that will regulate the status of the Attorney General.

Sa'ar to split A-G's duties before end of Mandelblit's term

A-G tells Court to force Cabinet to appoint Justice Minister

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit says failure to fill Justice Minister post greatly harms public interests.

A-G tells Court to force Cabinet to appoint Justice Minister

Netanyahu asks Supreme Court for 48-hour extension

PM insists vote to make Ofir Akunis Justice Minister was lawful, but asks for extension for deadline to make appointment.

Netanyahu asks Supreme Court for 48-hour extension

Mandelblit opposes removing Netanyahu from office

Attorney General tells Supreme Court the current facts do not support removing PM from power.

Mandelblit opposes removing Netanyahu from office

A-G urges Supreme Court to reject petition against Netanyahu

A-G Mandelblit says there is no reason to change court decision from last year that Netanyahu trial does not disqualify him from being PM.

A-G urges Supreme Court to reject petition against Netanyahu

Chief rabbi to A-G: 'Freeze ruling allowing hametz in hospitals'

Chief Rabbi Yosef asks Attorney General Mandelblit to prevent implementation of ruling allowing desecration of Passover in hospitals.

Chief rabbi to A-G: 'Freeze ruling allowing hametz in hospitals'

A-G: ICC has no jurisdiction to investigate Israel

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit says he is prepared to deal with any consequences of the ICC's investigation against Israel.

A-G: ICC has no jurisdiction to investigate Israel

AG: 'No such thing as state of "Palestine" in international law'

Attorney General refers to decision of Court in the Hague: 'There's no immediate risk to any Israeli.'

AG: 'No such thing as state of "Palestine" in international law'

A-G: ICC lacks any jurisdiction over Israel

Attorney General Mandelblit says ICC 'lacks any jurisdiction' over Israel, 'no sovereign Palestinian state exists.'

A-G: ICC lacks any jurisdiction over Israel

AG closes investigation of Shabak over terrorist interrogation

Attorney General closes investigation of Shin Bet interrogators in case of terrorist who murdered Rina Shnerb.

AG closes investigation of Shabak over terrorist interrogation

'Decision not to vaccinate prisoners was made without authority'

Avichai Mandelblit states in opinion submitted to Supreme Court that Ohana's decision not to vaccinate prisoners violated their rights.

'Decision not to vaccinate prisoners was made without authority'

Mandelblit says goodbye to Nissenkorn: 'Defender of judiciary'

Farewell ceremony held for former Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn as he leaves office and Blue and White.

Mandelblit says goodbye to Nissenkorn: 'Defender of judiciary'

A-G to Supreme Court; My position is binding on Netanyahu

Attorney General Mandelblit says his position on Netanyahu's conflicts of interests is binding on the prime minister.

A-G to Supreme Court; My position is binding on Netanyahu

'Ministers must stop cooperating with Mandelblit'

Political system reacts with fury after MK Miki Zohar interrogated over comments he made about attorney general.

'Ministers must stop cooperating with Mandelblit'

Likud MK Miki Zohar investigated for extortion, making threats

Police question MK Zohar in case of threats against the attorney general in what Zohar calls 'a sad day for our democracy.'

Likud MK Miki Zohar investigated for extortion, making threats

Hundreds of protesters call on AG Mandelblit to quit

Hundreds protest arrest of Attorney General's neighbors for making critical comments of him on the street.

Hundreds of protesters call on AG Mandelblit to quit

A-G to Netanyahu: These are your conflicts of interest

Attorney General instructs PM to transfer authority related to Justice Ministry and police appointments to another minister.

A-G to Netanyahu: These are your conflicts of interest

'You spoke to the Attorney-General? You're under arrest'

A flippant comment tossed out on a street in Petah Tikva got Erez Nesimi arrested.

'You spoke to the Attorney-General? You're under arrest'

A-G apologizes to former State Attorney

A-G Avichai Mandelblit apologizes to State Attorney Shai Nitzan for contents of recordings published by Channel 12 News.

A-G apologizes to former State Attorney

Netanyahu will not be investigated in Submarine Affair

Attorney General says not enough evidence and too much time has passed to investigate PM for shares scandal related to Submarine Affair.

Netanyahu will not be investigated in Submarine Affair

MK Zohar: I didn't really threaten Mandelblit - but he should go

Zohar adds that "Judiciary is rotten to the core, with prosecutors stitching up cases."

MK Zohar: I didn't really threaten Mandelblit - but he should go

MK Zohar: Mandelblit must resign, cancel indictments against PM

Following publication of private conversations, Zohar claims a lot more could come out, information that could "put Mandelblit behind bars."

MK Zohar: Mandelblit must resign, cancel indictments against PM

A magic carpet ride over the anti-Netanyahu protests

The arrogant outburst at Ethiopian poice officers by a leftist ret. IDF officer is typical of those who think they own the country. Op-ed.

A magic carpet ride over the anti-Netanyahu protests

Will Likud minister face criminal investigation over lockdown?

Attorney General mulls whether police should open criminal investigation of Likud minister for lockdown violations and apparent cover up.

Will Likud minister face criminal investigation over lockdown?

Amir Ohana on Mandelblit:

'AG is invested in Netanyahu's political assassination'

Internal Security Minister Amir Ohana sharply attacks AG Mandelblit, 'All his prestige and future depends on Netanyahu's conviction.'

'AG is invested in Netanyahu's political assassination'

A-G to appeal ruling against demolishing terrorist's home

A-G Avichai Mandelblit will file for another hearing after Supreme Court blocks demolition of home of terrorist who killed soldier.

A-G to appeal ruling against demolishing terrorist's home

PM to AG: You cheapen my family's blood

Prime Minister Netanyahu writes furious letter to Attorney General Mandelblit demanding he act against calls for violence against his family

PM to AG: You cheapen my family's blood

A-G vs minister on threats to PM

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit accuses Minister Amir Ohana of 'false accusations' following letter over threats to Netanyahu family.

A-G vs minister on threats to PM

'Situation during holidays depends on keeping guidelines today'

Israeli Chief Rabbi David Lau talks about coronavirus restrictions, upcoming fast days, and whether synagogues will be open during holidays.

'Situation during holidays depends on keeping guidelines today'

AG: Women Torah scholars in Israel can take accreditation exams

Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit rules that Chief Rabbinate must open up rabbinic tests to women.

AG: Women Torah scholars in Israel can take accreditation exams

A-G considers investigating Coronavirus Cabinet leaks

Attorney General says he will consider PM's request to investigate leaks of Shin Bet chief's remarks from Coronavirus Cabinet.

A-G considers investigating Coronavirus Cabinet leaks

Attorney General: We will continue to act fearlessly

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit responds to PM Netanyahu's criticism of the legal system.

Attorney General: We will continue to act fearlessly

'Netanyahu supported the Attorney General. He'll regret that.'

MK Shaked criticizes AG Mandelblit for opposing change to AG selection process, says PM Netanyahu will 'regret' supporting Mandelblit.

'Netanyahu supported the Attorney General. He'll regret that.'

Threats made against attorney general

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit files police complaint after receiving numerous threats by phone.

Threats made against attorney general