Former Deputy Attorney General Advocates Dropping Bribery Charge in Netanyahu Case

Former Deputy Attorney General Raz Nazari spoke on Galei Yisrael radio about the bribery charge in Benjamin Netanyahu's Case 4000. Nazari stated that from the outset, he believed there was insufficient evidence to support the bribery allegation and advocated for dropping this charge. He revealed that while serving in his role, he engaged in extensive debates trying to convince others to remove the bribery count, but his position was ultimately rejected.

Nazari criticized the legal system for its reluctance to admit mistakes and suggested that the Attorney General and State Prosecutor should reconsider the bribery charge, as they had previously recommended three years ago. He emphasized that the prosecution should reassess its stance and withdraw the bribery accusation, highlighting systemic issues within the legal framework handling the case.

This commentary follows recent dramatic remarks by judges in the Netanyahu trial, who have repeatedly urged the prosecution to drop the bribery charge in Case 4000. Nazari's insights shed light on internal disagreements within the legal establishment regarding the strength of evidence and the appropriate charges against Netanyahu.