Israeli Court Orders Government Legal Advisor to Attend Netanyahu Trial Hearing
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
The Jerusalem District Court has ordered Israeli Legal Advisor Gali Baharav-Miara to attend a hearing on November 18 regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial and potential plea deal. Despite her initial refusal, the court deemed her presence necessary for direct dialogue. The hearing will also address the bribery charge in Case 4000, where judges previously recommended its removal. This move is part of the court's effort to expedite the trial and reach a resolution.
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- The Jerusalem District Court ordered Legal Advisor Gali Baharav-Miara to attend Netanyahu's trial hearing on November 18.
- Baharav-Miara had previously stated her personal attendance was unnecessary for the hearing.
- The hearing aims to discuss developments in Netanyahu's trial and explore a potential plea deal.
- A key issue is the bribery charge in Case 4000, which judges previously suggested dropping.
- The court seeks to expedite the trial, aiming for a resolution before March 2028.
The Jerusalem District Court has ordered the Legal Advisor to the Israeli Government, Gali Baharav-Miara, to appear before the judges next week for a session to discuss developments in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial and the possibility of a plea deal. This decision was made despite Baharav-Miara's declaration that her personal attendance was unnecessary. The court has scheduled the hearing for Wednesday, November 18, at 9:30 AM, with the possibility of it being held behind closed doors. The judges, Rivka Friedman Feldman, Moshe Baram, and Oded Shaham, stated that Baharav-Miara's presence would add value to the discussion, allowing for direct dialogue with the decision-making authority.
The court rejected the option of a closed session with only the legal advisor, emphasizing the need for all involved parties to participate. This order follows Baharav-Miara's refusal to attend, as the prosecution argued that the legal team handling the case was authorized to represent her position. State Prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh conveyed this stance, noting that the legal advisor's office remains open to direct dialogue regarding a potential agreement with Netanyahu, an initiative that was positively received by President Isaac Herzog but not yet responded to by Netanyahu.
Netanyahu's lawyer, Amit Haddad, insisted on Baharav-Miara's attendance, asserting the court's authority to summon her and the necessity of her presence given the case's nature. A key issue in the trial, particularly concerning Case 4000, involves allegations that Netanyahu granted regulatory favors to the telecommunications company Bezeq in exchange for positive media coverage on the Walla news site. The judges had previously recommended that the prosecution consider dropping the bribery charge in this case on two occasions.
The court is pushing for a resolution before the term of presiding judge Rivka Friedman Feldman ends in March 2028. The judges have repeatedly suggested criminal mediation to reach an agreement between the prosecution and the defense. Summoning the Legal Advisor personally is considered an unusual step, aimed at facilitating a direct discussion about her previous recommendations and the potential for a settlement.
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