 Well-planned coups with the law as a prop - in Israel and the USADespite the dramatic physical, societal and political differences between Israel and the US, in both countries a very similar—and disturbing—assault on the fabric of democracy is taking place. INTO THE FRAY: Israel's legal establishment - merited mistrust?To “anyone but a rabid “Bibiphobe”, the Netanyahu indictments appear transparently contrived, indeed, a thinly veiled attempt at a legalistic coup, creating a sense of unease that Israel’s legal establishment is being exploited for political ends. Witness in Netanyahu investigation sues Justice MinisterState witness in Case 4000, for which PM was indicted, sues Justice Minister Ohana for revealing details of the case. Shaked: 'There really is no rift'Former Justice Minister calls gaps between Netanyahu and Gantz 'mock rift', explains why New Right did not allow Gantz to form government. A-G requests additional checks in Case 4000Report: Mandelblit asked to re-examine publications on Walla! website and correspondence between PM's associates and the site's owner. The improper conducting of the Netanyahu investigationLeaking information from an investigation is a criminal act that harms the essence of due process. So why has it not been stopped from happening throughout the Netanyahu investigations? Sara Netanyahu: They trample me like a cockroachTranscripts of the investigation of the PM's wife publicized. 'Everything they say about me is a lie,' Sara Netanyahu says. Judge approves search of PM adviser's phonesCourt says there were flaws in confiscation of the phones of Netanyahu’s advisers but allows "measured search warrants". Yair Netanyahu's turbulent investigationPM's son Yair in police interrogation uses particularly blunt language to attack number of people, including Nir Hafetz and Gideon Sa'ar. Netanyahu advisors forbidden to talk to himChannel 13 News reports investigators forbid Yonatan Urich and Topaz Locke from talking to PM, after suspicion of threatening state witness Phones of Netanyahu advisers confiscatedPolice confiscate cell phones of advisers to PM Netanyahu who are being investigated on suspicion of harassing state witness Shlomo Filber. Report: Police investigation against senior Likud figuresSeveral campaign leaders were investigated on suspicion of harassing state witness Shlomo Filber in Case 4000. 'All of the accusations against PM are unprecedented, strange'Likud attorney says PM Netanyahu 'not corrupt at all,' blasts 'political' lawsuits. 'Netanyahu isn't above the law - but he isn't below it either''PM isn't even thinking about plea bargain deal or clemency appeal, say Netanyahu's attorneys as they arrive for pre-indictment hearing. Likud activists demonstrate in Petah TikvaHundreds of activists protest near A-G's home ahead of the Prime Minister's hearing. 'Case 4000 - false blood libel'In scathing post on Netanyahu's FB page, alleged that publication of investigative transcripts by state witness proves Case 4000 lacks basis INTO THE FRAY: Will the “Deep-State” destroy democracy?The unrelenting drive to bring an indictment—any indictment—against Netanyahu has long exceeded the bounds of reasonable law enforcement 'The card tower will soon collapse'Netanyahu expected to be charged with breach of trust and bribery. PM's associates: The charges are "absurd." Netanyahu: Legal establishment persecuting meNetanyahu says that he is being framed, alleges Attorney General pressured into indicting him by raucous left-wing protests. Is Bibi's version of the investigations correct?Bibi claims the Left realizes it cannot get rid of him by using routine electoral tactics, given the historical and demographic changes in Israel over the last fifty years, and so has turned to police investigations and the coutroom. Is he right? Report: AG prepared to indict NetanyahuAttorney General Mandelblit reportedly completed deliberations on charges against PM, will file preliminary indictment in next few weeks. Report: AG decides to indict PM for briberyAttorney general reportedly accepts recommendations of state attorney to submit indictment against Netanyahu. PM's attorneys respond. Judge involved in collusion scandal will not be dismissedHigh Court overturns ruling banning Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz from the bench. Judge was accused of collusion ahead of 'Case 4000' hearing. Report: State Prosecutor in favor of indicting Prime MinisterState Prosecutor Shai Nitzan reportedly believes PM should be charged with bribery in Cases 2000 and 4000. 'Police want me to lie about Netanyahu'Associates of businessman Shaul Elovitch provide his version of the affair dubbed 'Case 4000'. 'The game was rigged against me - but the truth will prevail'Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects police recommendation to indict him in Case 4000 investigation, says decision was made before probe began. Police: Netanyahu took bribesPolice say there is enough evidence to indict the prime minister over the so-called 'Bezeq-Walla affair.' Netanyahu: Recommendations rigged. State witness in 'Case 4000': I suggest that everyone waitFormer Communications Ministry director-general who turned state’s evidence speaks for the first time. Enforcement source: Netanyahu investigations are overPolice investigators will write conclusions in coming days, to be forwarded to Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit. Police clear judge of briberyPolice say no evidence to explosive report that retired Judge Hila Gerstel was offered gov't position in exchange for favorable PM ruling. PM's son also under investigation in bribery case, report claimsHours after revelation that PM's wife, Sara Netanyahu, is a suspect in Case 4000 investigation, report claims PM's son also suspected. Report: Sara Netanyahu suspected in bribery casePrime Minister's wife denies claim by police that she may have been involved in bribery scheme in 'Case 4000'. Netanyahu grilled for 12th time in Bezeq casePolice question PM Netanyahu for what is believed to be the last time in corruption allegations in Bezeq case before making recommendations.Judge who colluded ahead of hearing dismissed from postDisciplinary court dismisses Ronit Poznansky-Katz, following revelations of her collusion with investigator ahead of 'Case 4000' hearing.Netanyahu to be questioned again on June 12Prime Minister expected to be questioned by police in Case 1000, Case 2000 and Case 4000.Judge convicted of colluding ahead of caseTel Aviv Magistrates Court judge convicted after admitting to colluding with investigator in case involving Netanyahu associate. Embattled State's Witness Shlomo Filber resigns postClose Netanyahu confidant who agreed to testify against him resigns from position as director-general of Communications Ministry. New commander for police unit probing NetanyahuYigal Ben-Shalom takes command of elite Lahav 433 anti-corruption unit, which is currently investigating Prime Minister Netanyahu. 'We are being attacked. I will not be silent'Prime Minister Netanyahu defends recent attacks on the police and other legal bodies. 'The citizens of Israel support me.' War and destiny in Israel: Netanyahu vs. the LeftIsrael’s Left says it attacks Netanyahu to protect democratic, liberal Israel. But these attacks reveal evidence of undemocratic behaviour in every part of the Left’s ‘democratic’ infrastructure—the press, the courts, the police and the rule of law. 'Hefetz was excluded from decision-making process'Netanyahu rejects claims attributed to former aide that his wife and son influenced security-related decisions.Netanyahu associate turns state's witnessFormer media adviser to Netanyahu family signs deal with investigators, agreeing to testify in Case 4000. An immigrant to Israel's perspective on Bibi’s woesAs an Anglo, I think I can judge the prime minister objectively and effectively.Report: Ex-Netanyahu aide in talks to turn state's witnessFormer adviser to PM now reportedly in talks to become state's witness in Case 4000. Culture minister compares law enforcement to Purim villainsMiri Regev causes outrage after comparing law enforcement officers to figures from Purim story who plotted against the king. Netanyahu: Confident there will be nothingAfter being questioned by police in Bezeq case, PM Netanyahu expresses confidence the investigation will lead to nothing. Shaked: Judge to face disciplinary hearing over collusionJudge who coordinated upcoming hearing for case involving ex-Netanyahu aide will face disciplinary hearing, say Justice Min., chief justice.No criminal charges for judge who colluded ahead of trialJudge who coordinated her decision on upcoming trial will face disciplinary action - but no criminal charges. 'The age of innocence is over'Legal experts say that the Israeli judiciary is suffering 'unprecedented damage' after collusion expose.The “Faudalization” of Police Enforcement in IsraelIt seems as if the police forces have undergone a transformation within their organizational behavior code and have mobilized all means at their disposal to politically dispose of the elected Prime Minister of the State of Israel. 'Serious damage to public trust in the judicial system'Minister Kahlon demands examination of past cases of connections between judges and investigators appearing before them. Bezeq owner: Interrogators are killing meAfter presiding judge accused of collusion with investigator, defendant says: I will not lie and say I committed a crime- even if I die. 'Shaked, chief justice are whitewashing collusion scandal'Yariv Levin blasts Jewish Home minister Ayelet Shaked, Supreme Court chief justice over handling of court collusion scandal.'Court collusion the worst case I've ever seen'Senior justice official slams judge for coordinating decision with investigator prior to hearing. 'It's justice system's Day of Atonement.'Collusion suspected in investigation of Netanyahu aideInvestigators and judge traded messages regarding probe into ex-Netanyahu aide, leading to judge's removal from case.Report: Police wiretapped suspects in 'Case 4000'According to report, breakthrough in 'Case 4000' came from police wiretaps of top Bezeq officials. CEO of Israeli news site admits: I was told to attack BennettCEO of Walla! admits he was told to attack Education Minister Bennett 'hard.' |
