{
  "id": 18294423,
  "title": "Netanyahu trial judges consider summoning A-G in dispute over investigation approvals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/netanyahu-trial-judges-consider-summoning-a-g-in-dispute-over",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T11:24:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-913922"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Judges in the Netanyahu corruption trial are mulling whether to consult with Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara following concerns raised during former Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit's testimony about the authorization and execution of the investigations. Defense attorneys asked the court to summon Baharav-Miara to address issues that surfaced during Mandelblit's testimony. Judge Oded Shaham said the judges had previously considered taking this step independently. Prosecutors said they would review the judges' remarks and provide a response. The case centers on allegations of improper approvals for Netanyahu's investigations, with prosecutors disputing claims the investigations were improperly authorized.",
  "summary": "No final response has yet been presented, leaving open whether Baharav-Miara will be asked to participate in a future hearing.",
  "key_points": [
    "Judges may summon A-G Gali Baharav-Miara over investigation approvals.",
    "Defense attorneys request Baharav-Miara's involvement in the trial.",
    "Prosecutors to review judges' decision on summoning the A-G."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/18294423.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Judges consider summoning attorney general in Netanyahu trial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/judges-consider-summoning-attorney-general-in-netanyahu-trial",
        "published": "2026-11-05T09:56:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ynetnews",
        "title": "Judges consider summoning attorney general over irregularities in Netanyahu corruption trial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/judges-consider-summoning-attorney-general-over-irregularities-in",
        "published": "2026-11-05T09:56:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}