Former AG Mandelblit Expected to Testify in Netanyahu Trial

Israel's former attorney general will take the stand at the Jerusalem District Court at the request of the prime minister's defense team.

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit is scheduled to testify on Sunday at the Jerusalem District Court in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trial, news outlets Walla and Globes reported. Netanyahu is also expected to attend the hearing, according to Reshet 13.

Mandelblit was summoned to testify at the request of the prime minister's defense team. The testimony is expected to focus on the approvals granted for the police investigations and defense arguments alleging procedural flaws in the inquiry.

According to Globes, Netanyahu's defense contends that investigative actions were initiated before lawful authorization was granted, while the prosecution argues that Mandelblit gave oral approval for the steps.