Hamas Militants to Face Trial Only in Early 2028, Document Reveals
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
A Ministry of Defense document indicates that a special military court for October 7th attackers will not be ready until late 2027, with initial trials possibly starting in early 2028. The Constitution Committee will meet to discuss the implementation of the law establishing the court. The process involves extensive budgeting, planning, construction, and staffing, with key approvals and tenders scheduled throughout 2027.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- The special military court for October 7th attackers will not be operational before late 2027.
- First indictments against militants are expected in early 2028, over four years after the attacks.
- The court will be located in the Atarot complex, according to a Ministry of Defense document.
- The law establishing the court was initiated by MK Yulia Malinovsky and MK Simcha Rothman.
- The Constitution Committee will convene to review the implementation of the law.
- The process includes significant budgeting, planning, and recruitment phases extending into 2027.
A special military court established to try militants involved in the October 7th Hamas attacks will not be operational before the end of 2027, according to a work document from the Ministry of Defense. This means the first indictments are not expected until early 2028, over four years after the massacre.
The Constitution Committee is scheduled to convene on Wednesday to review the implementation of the law establishing the court, which will be located in the Atarot complex. The law, initiated by MK Yulia Malinovsky and MK Simcha Rothman, passed its third reading in May.
The Ministry of Defense document outlines a lengthy process, including securing government approval for the prison service budget, establishing a seven-year compensation model for lawyers, and recruiting legal staff. A tender for the complex's planning is expected in October, with the steering committee set to meet for the third time in November. Budget proposals for 2026-2027 will be submitted to the Knesset Finance Committee.
Further steps include obtaining approval for land allocation and construction plans by January 2027, followed by the commencement of construction. The first half of 2027 will involve purchasing prefabricated buildings, recruiting judges, and finalizing the organizational framework. Operational and communication centers will be established in the second half of 2027, along with a tender for translation services, crucial for trials involving hundreds of Arabic-speaking defendants. Additionally, personnel will be recruited for the prison service's Nachshon unit and court security, and a national public relations plan, including a media hub, will be developed.
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