Netanyahu Defense Attorney To Represent Meron Victims’ Families

By Staff Reporter
Posted on 05/03/21 | News Source: Times of Israel

Amit Hadad, an attorney for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption trial, will reportedly represent the families of the victims killed in the Lag B’Omer disaster on Mount Meron.

A article posted on the Kikar HaShabbat Haredi news site, which was later deleted, said that Hadad was “coordinating the many lawsuits” after “being approached by rabbis and representatives of the families.” According to reports, the now-deleted post appeared to be sponsored content on the site. The post included a phone number for an emergency hotline for families to call in order to seek legal representation.

A spokesperson for Hadad said the attorney was approached by figures in the Haredi community about taking a role in any future civilian lawsuits pertaining to the disaster.

Read more at Times of Israel.