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Minister Sa'ar Slams Prosecution in Netanyahu Trial as 'Worthless'
Minister Gideon Sa'ar launched a strong attack on the prosecution in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, calling the proceedings "worthless" and a "farce." Sa'ar's criticism followed testimony from former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, whose statements, according to Sa'ar, revealed questionable actions by the prosecution.
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What happened
- 01Minister Gideon Sa'ar called the Netanyahu trial "worthless" and a "farce" after hearing testimony from former AG Avichai Mandelblit.
- 02Sa'ar cited Mandelblit's statements that actions were taken "behind his back without his approval."
- 03The minister also noted Mandelblit admitted to not verifying certain reports before the indictment.
- 04Sa'ar urged the prosecution to conduct a "real soul-searching" regarding its conduct.
- 05He stated the issues raised by the testimony were not dependent on political views of Netanyahu.
- 06Sa'ar attended the hearing to hear testimony firsthand, despite previous reservations about politicians attending.
The minister urged a "real soul-searching" within the prosecution, stating the issues transcended political support for Netanyahu.
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