Finance Minister Smotrich Accuses Former AG Mandelblit of Political Prosecution
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich accused former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit of politically motivated prosecution and dragging Israel into chaos. Smotrich claimed Mandelblit's testimony confirmed that the investigation into Prime Minister Netanyahu was flawed and driven by a desire to remove the right-wing government. The minister stated these events justify ongoing reforms to the Israeli legal system.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich accused former AG Avichai Mandelblit of political prosecution.
- Smotrich claimed Mandelblit's testimony confirmed flawed investigation into Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- The minister alleged the prosecution aimed to remove the right-wing government from power.
- Smotrich stated Mandelblit admitted to indicting a sitting prime minister without reviewing evidence.
- The revelations, according to Smotrich, justify structural reforms in the legal system.
- Smotrich vowed to continue legal system reforms with Committee Chairman Rotman.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sharply criticized the judicial system following testimony by former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit in the Prime Minister's trial. Smotrich alleged that Mandelblit's testimony confirmed the right-wing's long-held claims that the prosecution of Prime Minister Netanyahu was politically motivated.
"After the left failed to replace the right at the ballot box, it mobilized the justice system to persecute Netanyahu, to fabricate cases against him illegally, and to bring him and the right down from power," Smotrich stated. He accused Mandelblit of admitting to indicting a sitting prime minister and dragging Israel into years of chaos without properly reviewing the evidence.
According to Smotrich, Mandelblit's testimony indicated that serious offenses were committed during the investigation of Netanyahu, that the investigation began without necessary approvals, and that improper investigative tactics were employed, all to pressure witnesses and oust the right-wing government.
Smotrich asserted that these revelations necessitate continued structural reforms in Israel's enforcement and legal systems. He declared his intention, along with Chairman of the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee Rotman, to press forward with these reforms, aiming to "clean out the stables" and strengthen democracy in the next term.
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