The Storm in the Prime Minister's Cases: "The Court States in Black and White That There Is No Evidence"
After the panel of judges announced that it still stands behind its recommendation to dismiss the bribery charge in Case 4000, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and MK Moshe Saada attacked the prosecution. Sa'ar: "The prosecution's…
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A court panel's reaffirmation that it recommended dropping the bribery charge in Case 4000 has triggered sharp criticism of the prosecution from senior Israeli political figures. Gideon Sa'ar warned that continued insistence by the prosecution would be a disgrace, while Moshe Sa'ada accused it of perpetuating a persecution campaign. The exchange highlights deepening friction between the judiciary's recommendations and political actors' demands for finality.