Tech Entrepreneur Calls for Netanyahu Trial Halt, Threatens Prosecutors
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
High-tech entrepreneur Oren Dobronsky has sharply criticized the ongoing trial of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, suggesting prosecutors could face jail time. His comments emerged as former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit was questioned about granting state witness status to Ari Harow. Dobronsky, previously slated for a Knesset seat, withdrew his candidacy due to U.S. citizenship and tax implications. He aims for a future ministerial role in AI.
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- Oren Dobronsky suggested prosecutors and investigators could face jail time if Netanyahu's trial continues.
- Dobronsky's remarks coincided with the cross-examination of former AG Avichai Mandelblit in the trial.
- Mandelblit stated he did not remember details regarding Ari Harow's state witness deal.
- Dobronsky previously withdrew from a Knesset candidacy due to U.S. citizenship and tax issues.
- He aims for a future ministerial appointment focused on artificial intelligence.
High-tech entrepreneur and businessman Oren Dobronsky has issued his strongest statement to date regarding the trial of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, suggesting that prosecutors and investigators could face jail time if the proceedings continue. Dobronsky, who was previously slated to be placed high on the Likud party's Knesset list, made his remarks on social media.
His comments come amid the cross-examination of former Attorney General Dr. Avichai Mandelblit in the Netanyahu trial, which is taking place at the Jerusalem District Court. Mandelblit was questioned about granting state witness status to Ari Harow, who is suspected of bribery, fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering, in the so-called "Cases of the Thousand" involving Netanyahu. When asked if he recalled the negotiation process with Harow and the exact sequence of events, Mandelblit stated he "does not remember these details."
Dobronsky posted on social media platform 'X' (formerly Twitter) that "We have reached a point in the Netanyahu trial where the left must beg for the trial to be stopped, otherwise the lawyers and investigators will have to sit in jail." He implied that the prosecution's case is weakening, suggesting potential legal repercussions for those involved.
Last August, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced Dobronsky's surprise placement at the 11th spot on the Likud list for the upcoming 26th Knesset elections, intending to position the tech entrepreneur in a governmental role focused on innovation and artificial intelligence. However, Dobronsky later withdrew his candidacy, citing the requirement for Knesset members to renounce foreign citizenship, which would have subjected him to a significant exit tax due to his U.S. citizenship and substantial assets. He had agreed with Netanyahu to continue working for the party with the aim of being appointed as a professional minister for AI in a future government.
