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Ex-AG Mandelblit Claims Journalist Ben Caspit 'Operated the Police'

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, claiming journalist Ben Caspit "operated the police" rather than being investigated. Mandelblit addressed suspicions of leaks from law enforcement and the approvals he granted for Netanyahu's investigations.

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What happened

01Former AG Avichai Mandelblit testified that journalist Ben Caspit "operated the police."
02Mandelblit stated he was unaware of police pressure on journalist Ben Caspit.
03The former AG recalled probes into gifts like cigars and champagne for Netanyahu.
04Mandelblit acknowledged potential suspicions of leaks from the State Prosecutor's Office and police.
05He confirmed a planned meeting with Channel 12 reporter Dana Weiss.
06Disputes arose over the wording of investigation approvals in Case 4000.
07An incident occurred outside the courtroom involving shouts at Mandelblit.

He stated he was unaware of police pressure on Caspit and did not recall specific details about gifts received by Netanyahu. Mandelblit also confirmed a planned meeting with a reporter and denied knowing about a connection between an investigator and a relative of a key figure in another case. The testimony revealed disputes over the wording of investigation approvals, particularly concerning bribery charges in Case 4000.

Translated and summarized by baba from Kikar HaShabbat, the latest report. Read Kikar HaShabbat’s original