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Tiberias Appoints Veteran Lawyer Who Defended Prominent Israeli Figures Amid Legal Saga

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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago

What happened

Tiberias football club appoints veteran lawyer Zvi Amir, known for defending prominent Israelis, to aid in a key legal hearing amid an ongoing coercion case.

  • 01Tiberias football club is involved in a lengthy legal case known as the "coercion" saga.
  • 02The club hired Zvi Amir, a top Israeli defense lawyer with a high-profile client history.
  • 03Amir previously represented figures like Moshe Katsav, Gonen Segev, Dudu Topaz, and Eli Tabib.
  • 04He will act as an expert defense attorney in a hearing on Wednesday regarding witness interrogation expertise.
  • 05This move aims to bring resolution to the ongoing legal dispute surrounding the club.

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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Tiberias Appoints Veteran Lawyer Who Defended Prominent Israeli Figures Amid Legal Saga
N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Tiberias Appoints Veteran Lawyer Who Defended Former Israeli Leaders Amid Legal Saga

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