Mandelblit in Testimony: Did Not Authorize Probing Netanyahu–Israel Hayom Ties

The former attorney general appeared for the eighth day of cross-examination in Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, as the defense announced it would conclude questioning tomorrow.

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified that he did not approve investigative leads examining ties between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the newspaper Israel Hayom, newspaper Haaretz and news website Srugim reported. Mandelblit was appearing for the eighth day of his testimony in court.

During the hearing, Netanyahu's defense attorney Amit Hadad claimed that Mandelblit's signature had been copied onto the amended indictment. Following a decision by the judges to restrict further questioning, Hadad announced he would conclude the cross-examination tomorrow, despite initially estimating he would need two additional days.

Further details from the hearing have not yet been released.