Netanyahu Attends Trial, Declares "The Truth Is Coming Out"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended the Jerusalem District Court on Sunday to witness the testimony of former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, who decided to indict him. Standing at the entrance to the courtroom, Netanyahu stated, "The truth is coming out." His presence coincided with Mandelblit's cross-examination by Netanyahu's lawyer, Amit Haddad, which focused on the approval of investigation procedures and police conduct.

Mandelblit was questioned about how investigations were managed, his oversight of the police, and the approvals granted for investigators' actions. He clarified that while he requested update meetings and approval for key actions, he did not intend to approve every step taken by investigators. When asked if actions were taken without his approval, he responded affirmatively, though specific instances were not detailed.

Mandelblit emphasized the particular importance of supervising investigations involving the Prime Minister to prevent undue harm to an elected official. He served as Attorney General during the key decision-making phases of the Netanyahu cases, announcing the indictment against the Prime Minister in Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000 in November 2019, following investigation and hearing procedures.