Judges Consider Summoning Attorney General in Netanyahu Corruption Trial

The unusual proposal arose on Thursday after the defense team for defendant Shaul Elovitch requested the Attorney General be called to a closed-door session, citing irregularities discovered during the evidence phase. Presiding Judge Shaham indicated that the court had already been considering this step before the defense made its formal request, suggesting the defense might have opened a door that was already ajar.

The prosecution representative expressed reservations, questioning the legal basis for summoning the Attorney General. In response to the prosecution's objections, Judge Friedman-Feldman acknowledged the exceptional nature of the proceedings, stating that there are many things in this trial that are not ordinary. The potential summons relates to the Case 1000 proceedings, which involve allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust against the Prime Minister.