Ex-Attorney General Mandelblit to Testify in Netanyahu Corruption Trial
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Former Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit will testify as a defense witness in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, starting October 11. Netanyahu's lawyers plan to question Mandelblit about the legality of investigations, including the use of spyware and the approval process for Case 1000, 2000, and 4000. Mandelblit, who authorized the indictment, insists all procedures were followed. His testimony concludes just before the October 27 Knesset elections.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit will testify in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial starting October 11.
- Mandelblit is called as a defense witness by Netanyahu's legal team.
- Lawyers will question Mandelblit on the legality of investigative actions and permit procedures.
- The testimony will cover circumstances of investigations into Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000.
- Mandelblit authorized Netanyahu's indictment in November 2019.
- Testimony concludes five days before the October 27 Knesset elections.
Former Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit is scheduled to testify for the first time on Sunday, October 11, at the Jerusalem District Court in the criminal proceedings against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He has been summoned as a defense witness. According to Channel 14, Netanyahu's lawyers intend to question Mandelblit regarding the legality of investigative actions, the use of spyware, and the procedure for obtaining investigation permits. Particular focus will be placed on the circumstances under which investigations into Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000 were initiated.
Under Israeli law, the Attorney General's consent is required to indict a sitting prime minister. Mandelblit, who served as Attorney General from 2016 to 2022, authorized the investigations into Netanyahu and decided to indict him in November 2019. The defense claims that some investigative actions were conducted without the necessary permits, while Mandelblit maintains that all required authorizations were granted properly.
Mandelblit's questioning is scheduled to span seven court sessions, from October 11 to 12 and October 18 to 22. His testimony will conclude five days before the Knesset elections on October 27.
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