Netanyahu Trial Judges Consider Summoning Attorney General
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Judges in the trial of Benjamin Netanyahu are considering summoning Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for a direct discussion about the case. The defense requested the hearing following testimony from former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, citing alleged investigative irregularities. A political commentator suggested the judges aim to expedite the trial's conclusion.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu trial judges may summon Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for a direct discussion.
- The defense cited alleged irregularities during former AG Avichai Mandelblit's testimony.
- A judge suggested the court was already considering such a move.
- The State Prosecution representative opposed an informal meeting with the AG.
- Commentator Amit Segal believes the judges want to conclude the trial.
Judges in the Netanyahu trial have raised the possibility of summoning Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to a hearing to discuss the case directly. Judge Oded Shaham indicated the defense might be acting on a pre-existing judicial consideration, stating, "The defense may have kicked down an open door, because we were considering such a move even before."
Netanyahu's defense lawyers requested the hearing following the testimony of former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit. They claim his testimony revealed significant questions regarding improper investigation tactics that require further clarification. A representative from the State Prosecution opposed the idea, saying, "I am not familiar with this, that the court would invite the Attorney General to an informal meeting."
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