[96471] The Netanyahu Trial Storm and Disciplinary Proceedings at the Prime Minister's Office

Legal proceedings and criticism of the State Attorney's Office

On the 96th day of his testimony, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply attacked the conduct of the State Attorney's Office. In his Telegram account, Netanyahu claimed that the State Attorney's Office is "misleading" him and trying to set a "trap and snare" for him. According to him, law enforcement officials are holding materials and distorting them with the goal of "creating a huge false pretense" and even "manufacturing an offense" of which he is not guilty.

Conversely, Eli Tsipori, who is identified with a firm critical stance toward the judicial system and the mainstream media, attacked journalist Baruch Kra and Nurit Litman, former Deputy State Attorney. Tsipori claimed that Litman, who he says participated in "stitching up the Netanyahu cases," is appearing in the media and defending her colleagues in a serious conflict of interest. Furthermore, he pointed an accusatory finger at senior State Attorney officials Liat Ben-Ari and Yehudit Tirosh, while referring to reports about the collection of materials on Netanyahu without a warrant or legal authorization as required.

On the administrative level, Hadashot Bazman reports that the Civil Service Commission held a hearing yesterday for Tzachi Braverman, Netanyahu's former Chief of Staff. The hearing is taking place ahead of a decision regarding his suspension, following the indictment filed against him in the nocturnal meeting affair.