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Billionaire James Packer Threatens Lawsuits Over Netanyahu Funding Claims

Billionaire James Packer, a witness in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, denied funding Netanyahu's defense and threatened lawsuits against those making the claim. Packer confirmed his law firm represents him for private business, not the prime minister's legal case.

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What happened

01Billionaire James Packer denies funding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's defense and threatens lawsuits.
02An Australian report alleged Packer transferred $1.25 million to Netanyahu's lawyer, Amit Haddad.
03Packer confirmed his law firm represents him for private business, not the prime minister's legal case.
04Lawyer Amit Haddad corroborated that his representation of Packer is for unrelated business matters.
05Packer is a witness in Netanyahu's trial, which involves allegations of gifts received by the PM.

The denial follows an Australian report alleging a $1.25 million transfer to Netanyahu's lawyer, Amit Haddad. This clarification comes amid the ongoing trial and cross-examination of former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit.

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