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Ex-AG Mandelblit Denies Decisions in Netanyahu Cases Were Pressured
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified in court, denying that decisions in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cases were made under pressure. Netanyahu's attorney, Amit Haddad, accused investigators of conducting operations without Mandelblit's full knowledge and of creating media pressure.
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What happened
- 01Former AG Avichai Mandelblit denied making decisions in Netanyahu's cases under pressure.
- 02Netanyahu's attorney Amit Haddad accused investigators of acting behind Mandelblit's back.
- 03Haddad presented evidence suggesting investigative actions preceded required authorizations.
- 04Mandelblit acknowledged media pressure to investigate Netanyahu but denied deliberate concealment.
- 05The defense alleged leaks from prosecutor Liat Ben-Ari to journalist Gidi Weitz.
- 06Mandelblit stated he would be surprised if information was intentionally hidden from him.
Mandelblit acknowledged media pressure and a feeling of potential leaks but stated he would be surprised if information was deliberately hidden from him. The defense attorney presented evidence suggesting investigators acted without proper authorization and concealed information, claims Mandelblit did not fully confirm.
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