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Ex-AG Mandelblit Complains of Journalist 'Attack' in Netanyahu Trial; Reporter Ayelet Hasson Disputes Account
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit complained to judges at the Jerusalem District Court on Sunday, October 11, 2026, stating that he was harassed by a journalist outside the courtroom before testifying in the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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What happened
- 01Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit complained to judges on Sunday that he was harassed by a journalist outside the Jerusalem District Court.
- 02Mandelblit was at the courthouse to testify as a defense witness in the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- 03Mandelblit stated that a Kaan 11 journalist attacked him, stuck to him, and shoved a phone in his face while he waited in a corridor.
- 04Journalist Ayala Hasson denied the accusation, stating she only approached Mandelblit to ask him questions.
- 05Hasson questioned Mandelblit about his appointment, an unresolved case, and his relationship with Epi Naveh.
- 06Knesset member Tali Gottlieb was shouting at Mandelblit as he entered the courtroom.
- 07Attorney Amit Hadad intervened during the encounter, stating he would handle the questioning of Mandelblit.
Mandelblit, who is testifying as a defense witness, stated that a Kaan 11 journalist attacked him, stuck to him, and shoved a phone in his face. According to Srugim, Mandelblit did not name the journalist, but was referring to anchor Ayala Hasson. Knesset member Tali Gottlieb was also shouting at Mandelblit as he entered the courtroom.
Hasson denied the accusation, stating she was only trying to ask Mandelblit questions about his appointment, an unresolved case, and his relationship with former Bar Association Chairman Epi Naveh. Hasson shared a video of the encounter, in which she told Mandelblit that the country is not a dictatorship and asked if he was bothered by filming. Attorney Amit Hadad intervened during the exchange, stating he would handle the questioning.
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