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Ongoing Story· Day 29

Submarine Affair Inquiry Committee to Hear 50 Witnesses

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Netanyahu, Former President Rivlin Summoned to Testify in Submarine Affair Inquiry

Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba

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Hebrew · Sole source

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Chief of Staff Zamir, and former President Reuven Rivlin were summoned to testify in the State Commission of Inquiry into the submarine affair. The testimonies are scheduled for next month as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in naval vessel and submarine procurement deals. The summonses were issued on Wednesday, marking a significant step in the years-long inquiry.

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  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu summoned to testify in submarine affair inquiry.
  • Chief of Staff Zamir and former President Reuven Rivlin also summoned to testify.
  • Testimonies are scheduled to take place next month.
  • The inquiry concerns alleged corruption in naval vessel and submarine procurement.
  • Summonses were issued on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Chief of Staff Zamir, and former President Reuven Rivlin have been summoned to testify before the State Commission of Inquiry into the submarine and naval vessel affair. The testimonies are scheduled to take place next month. The commission is investigating allegations of corruption and impropriety related to the procurement of naval vessels and submarines.

Several other individuals have also been called to provide testimony as part of the ongoing investigation. The summonses were issued on Wednesday. The submarine affair, also known as Case 3000, has been a subject of public scrutiny for several years, involving suspicions of bribery and conflicts of interest in multi-billion shekel deals with Germany's Thyssenkrupp.

This development marks a significant step in the state inquiry, bringing high-profile figures into the investigative process. The commission aims to uncover the facts surrounding the procurement decisions and determine if any wrongdoing occurred. The testimonies are expected to shed light on the complex circumstances of the deals and the roles played by various officials and businessmen.

Kan NewsCentre · Jerusalem

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