Attorney Yossi Cohen, who is defending Mrs. Sara Netanyahu against charges of “irregularities” in the running of the Prime Minister’s Residence spoke out this week in defense of his client. Earlier this week, a labor court awarded Guy Eliyahu compensation in the amount of $34,500 after ruling Mrs. Netanyahu treated him abusively.

Cohen this week spoke hour harshly against the Jerusalem Labor Court ruling, telling Channel 2 News the judge did not act appropriately and she ignored the testimony of Mrs. Netanyahu.

Cohen’s harsh remarks led to a condemnation by the Israel Bar Association, which came to the court’s defense, standing by Justice Dita Pruginin and admonishing an attorney for speaking out publically against the court in such a fashion. The Israel Bar Association added it views Cohen’s statements as inciting against Justice Pruginin.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)