Ex-AG Mandelblit Details Gift Case Testimony in Netanyahu Trial
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, detailing his approval of the "gifts case" investigation. Mandelblit stated that witness Hadas Klein's testimony was pivotal in changing his view of the evidence. He also revealed ordering police to stop contact with journalist Ben Caspit. The defense requested eight additional days for Mandelblit's testimony.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former AG Avichai Mandelblit testified in the Netanyahu trial regarding the "gifts case."
- Mandelblit stated Hadas Klein's testimony significantly impacted the investigation's direction.
- The "gifts case" involves receiving presents from wealthy individuals, not just isolated incidents.
- Mandelblit ordered police to cease contact with journalist Ben Caspit during the probe.
- The defense requested an additional eight days for Mandelblit's testimony.
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified on Wednesday in the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, discussing his approval of the investigation into Case 1000, also known as the "gifts case." Mandelblit stated that the testimony of Hadas Klein significantly altered his perspective on the evidence, leading to the initiation of a formal investigation. He recalled that Klein's testimony, along with that of a driver, prompted further inquiry into allegations of receiving gifts from wealthy individuals.
Mandelblit clarified that the case involved more than isolated incidents like receiving cigars or champagne, but rather a pattern of receiving gifts from businessmen. He admitted he did not anticipate the extent of the alleged supply chain or the large sums involved, but emphasized that the nature of the gifts was the primary concern. He also mentioned that the investigation into Case 1000, which accuses Netanyahu of fraud and breach of trust, began in the early months of the proceedings, though he could not recall exact dates.
During his testimony, Mandelblit also revealed that he instructed the police to cease contact with journalist Ben Caspit early in the investigation. He further described a planned street interview with Dana Weiss that was scheduled near the time of the indictment decisions. The defense attorneys requested an additional eight days of testimony from Mandelblit, noting that his evidence might extend beyond the currently scheduled days.
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