High-profile case9/17/2026

Netanyahu Seeks to Summon Mandelblit to Testify Before the Elections

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked to summon former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit to testify at his trial before the elections. The report did not state whether the court granted the request.

Key facts

•Publication date: September 17, 2026
•The request was filed by Benjamin Netanyahu
•Proposed witness: Avichai Mandelblit
•Mandelblit approved the opening of the investigation
•The court's decision is not stated in the source

Whom the Defense Seeks to Question

The request concerns Avichai Mandelblit, who previously served as attorney general. He approved the opening of the investigation against Netanyahu. The source does not detail why the defense believes his testimony should be heard before the elections.

The Defense's Previous Request

At the beginning of that same week, the defense also sought to summon former Knesset member Eitan Cabel in connection with what is known as the “Thousands Cases.” However, he is serving in the reserves and cannot appear in court.

The Court's Decision Has Not Yet Been Stated

The source reports only Netanyahu's request to summon Mandelblit. The publication does not include information about the court's decision, the estimated date of the questioning, or the legal grounds for the request.

What this means for you

The mere filing of the request does not yet mean that Mandelblit will be summoned or questioned before the elections: the court must decide the matter. For ordinary participants in criminal proceedings, the report illustrates that a party may request that a particular witness be summoned, but the witness's availability and the court's schedule may affect the timing.

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