Ex-AG Mandelblit Faces Questions on Netanyahu Indictment, Media Coverage
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit faced questions about apologizing to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the media's coverage of his testimony on the second day of the Netanyahu trial. Mandelblit addressed what he called a "media attack" surrounding his court appearance. He also stated he had no clear memory of signing the amended indictment against Netanyahu, though he recalled signing the original.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former AG Avichai Mandelblit was asked if he would apologize to PM Benjamin Netanyahu for "madness" that harmed the country.
- Mandelblit described the media coverage of his testimony as a "media attack" on the second day of his court appearance.
- Mandelblit stated he had no clear recollection of signing the amended indictment against Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu's attorney presented both the original and amended indictments to Mandelblit during questioning.
- Prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh commented on the court's allowance of journalist interviews with witnesses.
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit entered the courtroom for the second day of his testimony in the Benjamin Netanyahu trial, after briefly retreating to a side room. Upon his arrival, political correspondent Moty Castel asked Mandelblit if he intended to apologize to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for what the former AG described as "madness" that harmed the country.
Mandelblit began his second day of testimony by addressing the media coverage surrounding his appearance in court, stating, "Good morning, I have again experienced a media attack." He had previously retreated to a side room before entering the main hearing hall.
During the proceedings, prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh commented on the court's decision allowing journalists to interview witnesses, clarifying that it was not mandatory. Netanyahu's defense attorney, Amit Haddad, responded that it was "obvious."
A significant moment occurred when Haddad presented Mandelblit with the original indictment against Netanyahu from January 2020 and the amended indictment from January 2021. Haddad questioned whether Mandelblit had signed both documents. Mandelblit recalled signing the original indictment but stated he had no factual recollection of signing the amended version, saying, "I don't know if I signed."
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