Israel to Discuss Budget for Prosecuting Hamas Terrorists
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
The Israeli government will discuss a budget and staffing plan to prosecute Hamas terrorists from the October 7th attacks. A new law allows for trials in a special military court in Jerusalem, with designated judges and victim participation mechanisms. The plan includes increasing the national deficit and temporarily reassigning government personnel to facilitate the legal process.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- The Israeli government will allocate budget and staff for prosecuting Hamas terrorists from the October 7th attacks.
- A new law establishes special military courts in Jerusalem for these trials.
- Victims will have dedicated participation mechanisms, including real-time broadcasts.
- The plan requires increasing the national deficit and reassigning government personnel.
The Israeli government is set to discuss a significant budget allocation and staffing plan to prosecute Hamas terrorists involved in the October 7th massacre. The proposed decision, to be presented to the cabinet on Sunday, aims to implement a new law establishing special legal and organizational frameworks for these trials.
The "Law on Prosecution for the Events of the October 7th Massacre 2023 - Second Year - 2026" mandates that terrorists will be tried in a military court established in Jerusalem. Special judges will be appointed by the Chief of Staff upon the recommendation of the Military Advocate General, with final approval from the President, acknowledging the proceedings' public significance. The Israel Prison Service will be responsible for security at the courthouse complex.
To accommodate the large number of victims, the law provides a dedicated mechanism for their participation, including real-time broadcasts of proceedings to rented halls. Recordings of the hearings will also be made public.
A dedicated directorate will be established within the IDF for the law's implementation, alongside a steering committee led by the Director-General of the Ministry of Defense and including heads of the Justice, Finance, Foreign Affairs, and National Security ministries. The government will seek approval to increase the maximum deficit rate from 0.3% to 0.8% starting in 2027 and will submit a three-year plan to the Knesset. Additionally, personnel will be temporarily seconded from various ministries to fill the necessary roles for the prosecutions.
