07.01.2026 18:28
The president of the Beersheba District Court, Judge Benny Sagi, one of the key figures in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption case, has died in a traffic accident. Sagi lost his life after being hit by a vehicle while riding his motorcycle, which has caused a significant stir in the political and judicial circles of the country.
Judge Benny Sagi, the President of the Beersheba District Court, who was among those handling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption case, lost his life in a traffic accident.
HE WAS RIDING HIS MOTORCYCLE
According to the information obtained, Sagi was severely injured after being hit by a vehicle while riding his motorcycle on the highway. Health teams dispatched to the scene determined that Judge Sagi had died at the location of the accident.
In a statement made by the authorities, it was reported that an investigation had been initiated regarding the incident following the accident. It was stated that details regarding the exact cause of the accident would become clear after the ongoing investigation.
ONE OF THE MOST ATTENTION-GRABBING NAMES OF RECENT TIMES
Judge Benny Sagi had recently become one of the notable figures by being involved in the corruption case of Prime Minister Netanyahu, which has resonated widely in public. Sagi's sudden death was met with great sorrow in both judicial circles and political circles in the country.
The Israeli press reported that security and judicial authorities were conducting a comprehensive investigation following the accident, and official statements regarding developments were expected to be made in the coming hours.