Former Supreme Court Justice Rubinstein Praises Edna Arbel and Supports Balanced Inquiry into October 7 Attack

Elikim Rubinstein, former Supreme Court justice, spoke on ynet about the late Edna Arbel, former Attorney General and Supreme Court justice, who passed away recently. Rubinstein highlighted Arbel's deep commitment to Israel, its values, public service, and security, noting her strong ethical foundation and her husband's long service as a senior IDF officer. He recalled working closely with her for 17 years, describing their professional and personal relationship as largely harmonious, with few disagreements. Rubinstein emphasized Arbel's dedication and her balanced approach, neither strictly conservative nor liberal, always seeking consensus-based solutions.

Rubinstein also addressed their occasional disagreements, which he viewed as natural and even beneficial within the legal system. He explained that while he was the legal advisor and she the Attorney General, final decisions rested with him, but their relationship remained excellent after she joined the Supreme Court. Reflecting on the 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre, Rubinstein expressed strong support for establishing a state commission of inquiry. He stated that had the government acted years ago, the Supreme Court would have appointed a fair and balanced committee, possibly including Deputy Justice Solberg. Rubinstein, personally affected by the tragedy, stressed the importance of investigating the events surrounding the attack and the ongoing war.