The Gap Between the Letter and the Evidence: The New Claim That Embarrasses the Prosecution
Attorney Hadad claims that former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit personally approved the agreements with the state witnesses, and therefore it must be clarified what he knew in real time about the circumstances of their recruitment.…
Assessment
A new defense argument in the Netanyahu trial directly challenges the credibility of state witness agreements. Attorney Hadad claims former Attorney General Mandelblit personally approved those deals, raising questions about what he knew in real time about witness recruitment. The defense points to a formal letter denying improper pressure on a key witness, then contrasts it with evidence from the trial that suggests otherwise. If the court finds these gaps amount to a deliberate deception, it could lead to dismissal on grounds of justice.