Ex-AG Mandelblit Doesn't Recall Approving Filber Probe on Netanyahu-Israel Hayom Link
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified in the "Cases of the Thousand" trial that he does not recall authorizing an investigation into Shlomo Filber regarding a connection between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israel Hayom newspaper. Netanyahu's lawyer, Amit Haddad, questioned Mandelblit about the specifics of Filber's investigation. Mandelblit's statement adds a new dimension to the corruption trial against the Prime Minister.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former AG Mandelblit doesn't recall authorizing an investigation into Shlomo Filber.
- The probe was to examine a link between PM Netanyahu and Israel Hayom newspaper.
- Mandelblit's testimony occurred during the "Cases of the Thousand" trial.
- Netanyahu's lawyer, Amit Haddad, questioned the former Attorney General.
- Mandelblit stated he did not remember what Filber was investigated for.
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified in the "Cases of the Thousand" trial that he "does not recall" authorizing an investigation into Shlomo Filber concerning the connection between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the newspaper Israel Hayom. Mandelblit was questioned by Netanyahu's lawyer, Amit Haddad, who asked if he remembered what Filber was investigated for. Mandelblit responded negatively.
The testimony pertains to the investigation into Filber, who previously served as Director General of the Ministry of Communications. The core of the questioning focused on whether Mandelblit had approved specific lines of inquiry regarding Filber's potential involvement in a quid pro quo arrangement involving Netanyahu and the newspaper. Mandelblit's stated lack of recollection is a significant point in the ongoing trial, which centers on corruption allegations against Netanyahu.