Mandelblit: Police Wiretapped Netanyahu Associate Without My Authorization

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit addressed the wiretapping controversy surrounding the investigations into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that police wiretapped an associate of Netanyahu without his authorization. This was reported by Channel 14 and Maariv.

According to the reports, Mandelblit confirmed on record for the first time that he does not recall approving the surveillance measures conducted against the prime minister's associate. The revelation sparked a storm during proceedings in Netanyahu's trial.

Further details regarding the identity of the associate and the exact circumstances of the wiretapping have not yet been released.