MK Moshe Saada (Likud) attacked the Netanyahu trial Tuesday, charging that the court already determined three years ago there was no bribery — making the proceedings a 'persecution campaign' rather than a fair trial, according to a statement posted on social media.
MK Moshe Saada (Likud) escalated his criticism of the legal proceedings against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, stating that the court had already determined three years ago that no bribery occurred — and that the continuation of the trial therefore constitutes 'persecution' rather than justice.
Saada's comment follows a series of attacks by Likud lawmakers and conservative commentators over the past two days, after the panel of judges in Case 4000 reaffirmed its recommendation to drop the bribery charge. As The Zioneer reported, Saada and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar sharply criticized the prosecution on Monday for maintaining the charge despite the panel's position.
While Saada's latest statement does not cite a specific judicial ruling or new court action, it reflects mounting pressure from right-wing figures on the legal system ahead of potential developments in the trial. No independent corroboration of Saada's claim that the court definitively ruled 'no bribery' was available at time of drafting.
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