Aa
  • Read, Watch, Listen
  • TJI Series
  • Community Action
  • Events
  • Zedi
Follow us and continue the conversation
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • FaceBook
  • X
  • YouTube
Test yourself with the TJI Quiz!

Adjust size of text

Aa

Follow us and continue the conversation

  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • FaceBook
  • X
  • YouTube

Your saved articles

You haven't saved any articles

What are you looking for?

Original reporting, insightful analysis and diverse views, delivered straight to your inbox

  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • FaceBook
  • X
  • YouTube
Your support fuels our mission to inform, entertain and inspire.

The Jewish Independent is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. If you believe the Standards may have been breached, you may approach The Jewish Independent or make a complaint to the Australian Press Council in writing at www.presscouncil.org.au. The Council may also be contacted on 1800 025 712.

  • Our Story
  • Contact us
  • Our Team
  • Support us
  • Guidelines
  • Pitch your idea
  • Republishing us
  • Community Action
  • Our Awards
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • FaceBook
  • X
  • YouTube
Aboriginal FlagTorres Strait Islanders Flag

The Jewish Independent acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and strive to honour their rich history of storytelling in our work and mission.

© The Jewish Independent 2026All Rights Reserved
Website design and development by Your Creative, MelbourneTerms & ConditionsPrivacy Policy
HomeRead, Watch, ListenIsrael
Israel

Senior Likud MK questioned over allegedly extorting Attorney General

TJI Pick
Print this

Published: 10 November 2020

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Miki Zohar grilled over interview in which he threatened to release recordings of Mandelblit if he did not drop corruption charges against PM

Senior Likud MK questioned over allegedly extorting Attorney General (Ynet)
Miki Zohar grilled over radio interview in which he threatened to release recordings of Mandelblit if he did not drop corruption charges against PM; coalition chair slams 'delusional investigation' targeting right-wing figure

Netanyahu's party can’t fathom that politicians aren’t above the law (Haaretz)
YOSSI VERTER: Coalition whip Miki Zohar fails to grasp why the State Prosecutor’s Office seems to believe that an elected official can't threaten the attorney general, however close he may be to royalty

Netanyahu ally questioned by police over threat to air dirt on attorney general (Times of Israel)
Miki Zohar slams ‘absurd’ move as ‘sad day for democracy,’ weeks after he warned that damaging material would be published about Avichai Mandelblit if he doesn’t resign

Left to right: Miki Zohar, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and government whip David Amsalem during a Likud faction meeting in Jerusalem, 2018 (Emil Salman)
You might also like
  • There are three likely outcomes in Israel’s election. None are simple
    Sharon Offenberger
  • UK’s dramatic policy change on Israel-Palestine
    Colin Shindler
  • Fear of Netanyahu victory may drive big surge in Palestinian voter turnout
    Ben Lynfield
logomark.67a07ee3
We believe in the free flow of information

Republish our articles for free, online or in print, by using our Creative Commons licence

You might also like

    Young Israelis
    Israel Votes 2026FeatureIsrael

    Security fears and incitement drive young voters toward far-right

    Ben Lynfield
    Israel election posters
    Israel Votes 2026ExplainerIsrael

    Stalemate likely in Israel’s election: latest polls

    Shahar Burla 1
    Israel Marks Anniversary Of Hamas October 7 Attacks
    OpinionIsrael

    Even on October 7, we are not united

    Ittay Flescher 1

About the author

TJI Pick

TJI Pick

TJI Picks are curated articles selected by The Jewish Independent Editorial team.

More from the author

NewsAustralia

Australia votes for Palestinian sovereignty in occupied territories

NewsAustralia

Antisemitic vandal likely to avoid criminal conviction

AnalysisAustralia

Why police can’t stop neo-Nazis marching in Australia

OpinionIsrael

Treason, trauma, and how the war could end