Some of the points he highlighted, such as the seriousness of allegations of bribery in the media and the inherent conflict of interest in maintaining public faith, he made earlier when a petition was filed before witnesses began to testify against Netanyahu.
However, some points were new.
The attorney general said the intensity of the prime minister’s attacks on law enforcement has crossed the line, which could serve as a basis for his inadequate declaration if such damage continues beyond a certain unidentified point.
He said Netanyahu’s failure to appoint a justice minister was another sign that he could eventually be declared inadequate, even if the law did not require his resignation, if he maintained normal government functions and business.
However, Mandelblit eventually said that Netanyahu could remain in office now, in light of the limits the attorney general has set for him – to stay away from law enforcement and judicial appointments, and of policy changes that could impact its process.
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In addition, the attorney general said Netanyahu had not yet committed a clear act of disqualification that showed he was unable to continue in office, even though he appeared to be approaching this point.
Involved in Mandelblit’s legal case to the High Court was the fact that Netanyahu has not had to participate in much of his trial so far, missing only prime minister business on three occasions in May 2020 for a few hours in a row.