Netanyahu’s Defense Seeks to Allow James Packer to Testify from Abroad
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s attorneys asked the court to allow James Packer to testify while he is abroad. The brief ynet report did not state whether the court granted the request.
Key facts
- •Requesting party: Benjamin Netanyahu’s defense
- •Prospective witness: James Packer
- •Request: To allow testimony from abroad
- •Court decision: Not stated in the source
- •Case number and court name: Not provided
Nature of the Request
Netanyahu’s defense is asking the court to permit James Packer to testify remotely from abroad. The source does not state why Packer is not expected or is unable to appear in court in person.
Packer’s Connection to the Charge
As ynet notes, Netanyahu is accused, among other things, of unlawfully receiving gifts from Packer. The report also mentions Arnon Milchan, who was Packer’s business partner.
What Remains Unknown
The source does not specify the case number, the name of the court, the date the request was filed, or the legal basis for the defense’s request. The court’s decision regarding the request is also not stated.
What this means for you
The defense’s request itself does not yet indicate that the court permitted testimony from abroad. For ordinary participants in Israeli legal proceedings, this report shows that a party may request the remote examination of a witness, but it is not possible to determine from this report the criteria for considering such a request or what the final decision was.
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