A Nazi officer primarily responsible for organizing the logistics of transporting Jews to death camps, whose trial in Jerusalem is central to Arendt's work.

The Prime Minister of Israel at the time, who orchestrates Eichmann’s capture for trial and is described as the unseen influence over the proceedings.

The Attorney General leading the prosecution against Eichmann, presenting substantial evidence and numerous testimonies in the court.

Selected as Eichmann's defense lawyer, previously a defender in the Nuremberg Trials, arguing that Eichmann did not break contemporary laws.

The presiding judge of Eichmann's trial, noted for maintaining order and ensuring the trial remains serious and focused.

Eichmann’s superior within the Nazi hierarchy, overseeing Bureau IV, connected through a chain of command ultimately to Hitler.

A high-ranking Nazi official involved in planning the Holocaust, who recognizes Eichmann’s loyalty and appoints him to significant roles.

A powerful leader in Nazi Germany, deeply involved in the Holocaust's orchestration, ultimately dismissed by Hitler before the end of the war.