Ex-AG Admits Key Case Relied Heavily on Witness Testimony
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified that Case 1000, concerning alleged benefits received by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, relied heavily on witness Hadas Klein's testimony. Mandelblit confirmed this during questioning by Netanyahu's defense attorney, Amit Haddad. He also stated he was unaware of any credibility issues with Klein. The testimony suggested that the existence of a "supply line" of benefits was crucial to the case's relevance.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former AG Avichai Mandelblit confirmed Case 1000 relied heavily on Hadas Klein's testimony.
- Mandelblit stated he was unaware of any credibility issues with witness Hadas Klein.
- The "supply line" of benefits was acknowledged as a relevant factor in the case.
- Mandelblit's testimony was given during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial.
- Klein's testimony was described as leading to further investigation, not an immediate indictment.
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified in the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, confirming that Case 1000, which alleges the receipt of benefits from businessmen, was largely based on the testimony of Hadas Klein. Mandelblit's admission came in response to questions from Netanyahu's defense attorney, Amit Haddad. Haddad asked Mandelblit if he was aware that Case 1000 "relies, in whole or in part, on Hadas Klein," to which Mandelblit responded affirmatively. Haddad further inquired if Mandelblit had been informed of any issues regarding Klein's credibility, which Mandelblit denied. Mandelblit clarified that Klein's testimony did not necessitate an indictment but rather further investigation, stating, "It simply leads to an investigation." The discussion also touched upon the existence of a "supply line" of benefits to Netanyahu. Mandelblit acknowledged this as a relevant factor, conceding that without such a supply line, "apparently not" the other matters would be relevant. The exchange focused on the weight given to Klein's testimony and the necessary investigations to substantiate the suspicions in Case 1000.
