Ex-Bar Chief Naveh Discusses Mandelblit's 'Gagged' Comments
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Former Israel Bar Association Chairman Efi Naveh discussed recorded statements by former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, who expressed feeling pressured regarding his personal case. Naveh suggested Mandelblit felt vulnerable due to the unresolved nature of his Harpaz affair case. When asked if Mandelblit's comments referred to the Netanyahu cases, Naveh replied "in general." Mandelblit is testifying in the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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- Efi Naveh discussed Avichai Mandelblit's recorded statements about feeling pressured.
- Naveh suggested Mandelblit's concerns related to his personal case in the Harpaz affair.
- Mandelblit's recorded comments included feeling "held by the throat."
- Naveh stated Mandelblit's pressure was "in general," not specifically about Netanyahu cases.
- Mandelblit is testifying in the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Both Mandelblit and Shai Nitzan have denied improper conduct.
Former Israel Bar Association Chairman Efi Naveh discussed recorded conversations with former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, suggesting Mandelblit felt pressured regarding his personal case in the Harpaz affair. Naveh recounted Mandelblit's statements, including feeling like he was "driving on a road where a police car could stop me," and a constant "gnawing feeling."
During a conversation with Channel 11 journalist Ayelet Hasson outside the courthouse, Naveh addressed Mandelblit's recorded remarks where he complained about State Prosecutor Shai Nitzan "holding me by the throat" concerning the Harpaz affair case. Naveh explained that Mandelblit's concerns stemmed from the unresolved nature of his personal case, which he felt left him vulnerable.
When questioned if Mandelblit's "holding me by the throat" comment related to the Netanyahu cases, Naveh responded "in general." The recordings, made public in October 2020, featured Mandelblit criticizing Nitzan's handling of his case and expressing frustration over the lack of a clear resolution.
Mandelblit had previously denied that his decisions were influenced by external factors, asserting he acted professionally. Shai Nitzan also denied exerting improper pressure. The conversation occurred as Mandelblit was set to testify in the Netanyahu trial, where the defense is questioning the validity of police investigations against the Prime Minister.
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