What stands behind Avichai Mandelblit's audacious request?
Commentator Moti Kastal analyzes Avichai Mandelblit's request to postpone his testimony in the Netanyahu trial, which was rejected by the court. Kastal argues that this is audacity given the prosecution's opposition to even a slight delay in the prime minister's testimony during wartime. He further speculates that Mandelblit's appointment as dean of the law faculty was intended to allow him to influence the selection of the next attorney general.
Commentator Moti Kastal analyzes Avichai Mandelblit's request to postpone his testimony in the Netanyahu trial, a request that was rejected by the court. Kastal argues that this is audacity beyond imagination, given that the prosecution opposed even a slight delay of hours in the prime minister's testimony, amidst a multi-front war, important diplomatic meetings, and military operations. He notes that Mandelblit justified his request with 'challenges' and 'extensive work' ahead of him, the start of the academic year, and a pre-scheduled flight abroad. Subsequently, Kastal speculates that Mandelblit's appointment as dean of the law faculty at the Academic College of Ramat Gan was intended to allow him to influence the selection of the next attorney general. According to him, as the academic representative on the search committee, Mandelblit will be able to maneuver and control the appointment. The analysis is written from a critical perspective towards Mandelblit, using charged language.