According to a report, internal correspondence from the State Prosecutor's Office reveals that it pressured and directed police to expedite the investigation against former MK Michael Ben Ari ahead of the 21st Knesset elections in 2019, with the stated aim of disqualifying him from running. The report does not name specific officials or provide direct quotes from the correspondence.
The Zioneer previously reported that the Lod District Court ordered the State Prosecutor's Office to disclose internal documents regarding the indictment of former MK Michael Ben Ari, after the defense argued that the investigation was politically motivated ahead of the 2019 elections. A new report, citing internal correspondence, now alleges that the prosecution indeed pressured the police to expedite the investigation with the aim of disqualifying Ben Ari from running for the 21st Knesset. The report does not name specific officials or provide direct citations from the documents. The allegations remain unverified and are based on a single source.
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