Corruption in Israel

A world map of the 2015 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International

There is evidence to suggest corruption is a problem in the politics of Israel, and many investigations have taken place into allegations of influence peddling and bribery.[1][2] Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also been questioned under suspicion of corruption, due to the acceptance of expensive gifts such as fine champagne.[3]

However, corruption does not appear to be institutionalised and businesses can largely operate and invest in Israel without interference from corrupt officials.[4] The judiciary is considered by businesses to be at a low risk of corruption; however, the public services sector is reported to have a moderate risk of corruption, with business leaders reporting the payment of bribes in exchange for access to public utilities, with an ineffective bureaucratic government being considered by some to be the source of the problem.[4]

Israel ranked 28 out of 176 countries in Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index 2016.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ Shmuel Rosner (12 January 2017). "Does Israel Really Have a Corruption Problem?". New York Times. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  2. ↑ Baruch Kra (30 January 2003). "AG Resumes Police Probes of Politicians". Haaretz. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  3. ↑ Isabel Kershner (5 January 2017). "Benjamin Netanyahu Is Questioned a Second Time on Corruption Suspicions". New York Times. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  4. 1 2 "Israel Corruption Report". Business Anti-Corruption Portal. August 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  5. ↑ "CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS INDEX 2016". Transparency International. 25 January 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  6. ↑ "Israel - Transparency International". Retrieved 2 April 2017.
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