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Netanyahu trial judges consider summoning A-G in dispute over investigation approvals

No final response has yet been presented, leaving open whether Baharav-Miara will be asked to participate in a future hearing.

NOVEMBER 5, 2026|ByWALLA

Attorney Amit Hadad, representing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arrives at the Jerusalem District Court for Netanyahu’s corruption trial, November 3, 2026.

Former Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit arrives to testify in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, November 3, 2026.

Mandelblit insists he approved Netanyahu indictment as defense challenges signature

Netanyahu's defense challenged the signature on his indictment, arguing it was copied from an earlier document, while Mandelblit insisted he had authorized the charges.

NOVEMBER 3, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit walks into the courtroom at the Jerusalem District Court, October 25, 2026.

Court rules 2-1 against expanding Mandelblit testimony as judge queries investigative actions

“How can we ignore the fact that the attorney-general comes here and testifies about unlawful actions?” Bar-Am asked prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh during arguments over the of Mandelblit’s testimony.

OCTOBER 28, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit testifies in Netanyahu trial, October 22, 2026.

Netanyahu defense challenges Mandelblit over police questioning of key state witness

The exchanges at the Jerusalem District Court focused on how closely Mandelblit supervised the early inquiries into Netanyahu and whether investigators stayed within the limits he set.

OCTOBER 22, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Mandelblit: Election result will not impact whether or not to indict Netanyahu

Madelblit said that he respects the right of voters to chose their own prime minister.

APRIL 29, 2019ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit

High Court rejects petition to block Rivlin from appointing Netanyahu

They further argued that Rivlin had grossly violated his discretion as president by ignoring these allegations against Netanyahu and tapping him to continue in the role of prime minister.

APRIL 23, 2019ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

President Rivlin entrusting Prime Minister Netanyahu with forming the government

Should Netanyahu step down as prime minister? - poll

Netanyahu will be indicted on charges of bribery, pending a hearing.

MARCH 1, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enters a press conference, February 28th, 2019

Does Benjamin Netanyahu need to resign? - analysis

The answer is not yet, but that could change in three to 12 months.

MARCH 1, 2019ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks as he meets with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence in Warsaw, Poland, February 14, 2019

Mandelblit announces intent to indict Benjamin Netanyahu for bribery

The decision could decisively impact election; Case 2000 indictment for breach of trust.

FEBRUARY 28, 2019ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit (R)

AG to Netanyahu: I don't need more evidence to decide your fate

Mandelblit says all relevant witnesses have been interviewed.

FEBRUARY 13, 2019ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

PM's lawyers: law enforcement illegally leaked information 122 times

"This is a blatant case where quantity transformed into quality and that the volume and constancy of leaks has infected the criminal investigation to its core," said lawyer Navot Tel Tzur

JANUARY 27, 2019ByYONAH JEREMY BOB