Retired Judge Calls for Immediate Halt to Netanyahu Trial
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Retired Judge Haran Feinstein urged an immediate halt to the Benjamin Netanyahu trial, citing Avichai Mandelblit's testimony. Feinstein stated that if he were the judge, he would stop the trial and dismiss the case, arguing the court has the authority. He believes the judges lack the courage to do so and are making a mistake by continuing, adding that Mandelblit should be imprisoned.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Retired Judge Haran Feinstein called for an immediate halt to the Benjamin Netanyahu trial.
- Feinstein cited Avichai Mandelblit's dramatic testimony as a reason to stop the proceedings.
- He stated that if he were the judge, he would declare a defense from justice and stop the trial.
- Feinstein believes the judges lack the courage to close the case.
- He added that Avichai Mandelblit should be imprisoned for his actions.
Retired Judge Haran Feinstein stated on Wednesday that the trial of Benjamin Netanyahu should be stopped immediately, citing the dramatic testimony of Avichai Mandelblit. Speaking on Galei Yisrael radio, Feinstein argued that if he were presiding, he would announce a recess and halt the proceedings, declaring a "defense from justice" decision to dismiss the case. He asserted that the court has the authority to do so and that continuing as if nothing significant occurred after Mandelblit's testimony would be a grave error.
Feinstein, who served as a judge for twenty years, expressed his strong disagreement with the court's potential decision to proceed. He believes the judges lack the courage to close the case now, attributing this to their behavior or inaction rather than any political bias. He concluded that the court is making a significant mistake by not closing the case after what he described as the "peak of peaks" in Mandelblit's testimony, adding that Mandelblit himself should be imprisoned for his actions.
