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Jerusalem Court Orders Legal Advisor to Appear in Netanyahu Trial

The Jerusalem District Court has ordered Gali Baharav-Miara, the Legal Advisor to the Government, to personally attend a hearing on November 18 at 9:30 AM regarding the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The judicial panel, consisting of Judges Rivka Friedman-Feldman, Moshe Bar-Am, and Oded Shaham, issued the order despite objections from Baharav-Miara and the prosecution.

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01The Jerusalem District Court ordered Legal Advisor Gali Baharav-Miara to personally attend a hearing on Benjamin Netanyahu's trial on November 18.
02Judges Rivka Friedman-Feldman, Moshe Bar-Am, and Oded Shaham stated that Baharav-Miara's presence is necessary for direct dialogue with the decision-maker.
03The hearing will address trial developments, a potential plea deal, and the bribery charge in Case 4000 involving Bezeq and Walla.
04The court rejected holding a closed session with only the Legal Advisor, emphasizing that all involved parties must participate.
05Prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh argued against the order, asserting that the prosecution is fully authorized to represent Baharav-Miara's position.
06Netanyahu's defense lawyer Amit Haddad supported the court's order, arguing that the court has the authority to compel the Legal Advisor's appearance.
07The judges seek to expedite the trial, aiming for a final resolution before March 2028.

The judges stated that Baharav-Miara's presence is necessary for a substantive discussion, allowing for direct dialogue with the decision-making authority. The hearing will address developments in the trial, a potential plea deal, and the bribery charge in Case 4000, which concerns alleged favors to Bezeq for media coverage. The court aims to expedite the trial, potentially concluding it before March 2028.

Prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh argued against the order, stating that the prosecution is authorized to represent the Legal Advisor's position and that Baharav-Miara receives regular updates on the proceedings. Tirosh added that the Legal Advisor and the State Prosecutor remain open to direct dialogue regarding a plea deal, though Baharav-Miara had previously refused mediation. Netanyahu's defense team, led by lawyer Amit Haddad, supported the court's order, citing judicial precedent and arguing that the court has the authority to compel her appearance.

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