Israel Police Examining Investigation into Former MK Abu Shehadeh Over Oct. 7 Remarks
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Israeli police are reviewing statements made by former MK Sami Abu Shehadeh, head of the National Democratic Alliance party, which allegedly support the October 7 attacks. The review includes others involved in publishing and distributing an article deemed inciting, as well as a podcast host. The Director General of "Betzalmo" has urged for an investigation and indictments, but police have not yet received approval from the state prosecutor.
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- Israeli police are reviewing statements by former MK Sami Abu Shehadeh allegedly supporting the October 7 attacks.
- The review includes editors of an article deemed inciting and a podcast host.
- Shai Glick of "Betzalmo" filed a complaint and urged for an investigation and indictments.
- Police are preparing to request approval from the state prosecutor to investigate Abu Shehadeh.
- No approval has yet been granted by the state prosecutor for an investigation or charges.
Israeli police are conducting a preliminary review to determine whether to seek approval from the state prosecutor's office to investigate former Knesset member Sami Abu Shehadeh, head of the National Democratic Alliance party. The potential investigation stems from statements attributed to him that allegedly express support for the October 7, 2023, attacks. Channel 14 reported that the review also encompasses other parties involved, including the editors of an article described by Israeli media as inciting, and those responsible for its publication and distribution. The probe also includes podcast host Antoine Shalhat, who reportedly voiced support for the October 7 events during an interview where Abu Shehadeh was a guest.
Following the initial review of various parties' involvement, police are currently focusing on Abu Shehadeh. This focus is in preparation for a potential formal request to the state prosecutor for authorization to investigate him. Shai Glick, Director General of the "Betzalmo" organization, who filed the complaint with the police, urged for expedited procedures and approval for the investigation. Glick also called for indictments against Abu Shehadeh and all others deemed to have supported the attack.
As of the report, the police have not yet obtained approval from the state prosecutor to open an investigation into Abu Shehadeh, nor have they decided to file charges against him.