Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial Amid Defense Scrutiny
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit resumed his testimony in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial at the Jerusalem District Court on Monday. Netanyahu's defense lawyer, Amit Hadad, questioned Mandelblit about the scope of his approvals for the investigations. Mandelblit testified that he had ordered wiretapping of Netanyahu confidant Natan Eshel stopped and addressed questions regarding Case 1000 involving gifts from businessmen. The trial concerns allegations of fraud, breach of trust, and bribery, which Netanyahu denies.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Former AG Avichai Mandelblit testified in PM Netanyahu's trial regarding investigation approvals.
- Netanyahu's defense lawyer Amit Hadad questioned Mandelblit on the scope of investigative actions.
- Mandelblit stated he ordered wiretapping of Netanyahu confidant Natan Eshel to be stopped.
- The court discussed Case 1000 concerning alleged gifts from businessmen Arnon Milchan and James Packer.
- Netanyahu faces charges of fraud, breach of trust, and bribery in three separate cases.
- Netanyahu denies all wrongdoing in the ongoing trial.
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