Submarine Affair Commission Summons Netanyahu, Zamir, Rivlin for Testimony
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel's submarine affair commission has summoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, and former President Reuven Rivlin to testify in November. The hearings are part of an investigation into naval vessel procurements from ThyssenKrupp. Five officials, including Netanyahu and former ministers, received personal warnings in June 2024. Four have submitted witness lists, but Netanyahu has not.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, and former President Reuven Rivlin will testify before a state commission.
- The commission is investigating Israel's procurement of submarines and naval vessels from ThyssenKrupp.
- Testimonies will begin in November and will be held behind closed doors.
- Five officials, including Netanyahu, received personal warnings in June 2024.
- Netanyahu has not submitted a list of witnesses, unlike four other officials.
- The investigation focuses on decision-making processes and potential irregularities in the deals.
A state commission investigating the procurement of submarines and naval vessels has summoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, and former Israeli President Reuven Rivlin to testify. The hearings, which will take place behind closed doors, are scheduled to begin in November, according to political commentator Amit Segal of Channel 12. These testimonies are part of the commission's review of personal warnings previously issued to individuals involved in the case.
In June 2024, the commission, chaired by former Supreme Court President Asher Grunis, issued personal warnings to five officials: Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon, former National Security Council head Yossi Cohen, former Navy Commander Ram Rotberg, and former NSC staffer Avner Simchoni. The commission is examining the circumstances surrounding Israel's acquisition of submarines and naval ships from the German conglomerate ThyssenKrupp, focusing on decision-making processes and potential irregularities.
The issuance of personal warnings indicates that the commission is considering conclusions that could affect specific officials. In September 2026, it was reported that four of the five individuals who received warnings had submitted lists of witnesses they wished to call, though Netanyahu had not submitted such a list.
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