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Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies He Believed Netanyahu Didn't Intend to Finalize Mozes Deal

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified that he believed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not intend to finalize a deal with Noni Mozes, publisher of Yedioth Ahronoth, in Case 2000.

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What happened

01Former AG Mandelblit testified he believed PM Netanyahu did not intend to finalize a deal with Noni Mozes.
02Mandelblit confirmed he deliberated extensively on whether to investigate Netanyahu in Case 2000 at all.
03The former AG's assessment of Netanyahu's intentions troubled him, despite a reasonable suspicion of offense.
04Mandelblit rejected claims he considered questioning Netanyahu only as a witness initially.
05Case 2000 involves alleged bribery and breach of trust related to media coverage and legislation.
06Mandelblit's testimony could bolster the defense's argument of political discourse, not criminal intent.

Mandelblit confirmed he deliberated extensively on whether to investigate Netanyahu at all, despite a reasonable suspicion of an offense. His testimony suggests the defense's argument that the conversations were political talk without criminal intent may hold weight. This could significantly impact the prosecution's case regarding Netanyahu's criminal intent.

Translated and summarized by baba from Now 14, the latest report. Read Now 14’s original