Family of Missing Girl Meets Justice Ministry Officials
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The family of Haimanut Kassaw, missing for 992 days, met with Deputy Attorney General Sharon Afek and other Ministry of Justice officials in Tel Aviv. The family presented the investigation's timeline, and Afek outlined the legal framework. They were assured that all investigation requests have been approved and will continue to be. The family expressed gratitude but vowed to continue their fight to transfer the case to the Shin Bet.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Haimanut Kassaw's family met with Ministry of Justice officials regarding her 992-day disappearance.
- Deputy Attorney General Sharon Afek expressed empathy and willingness to assist the family.
- All requests related to the investigation into Haimanut's disappearance have been immediately approved.
- The family continues their efforts to have the case transferred to the Shin Bet.
- The meeting took place at the Government Complex in Tel Aviv.
The family of Haimanut Kassaw, who disappeared 992 days ago from a reception center in Safed, met with representatives of the Ministry of Justice on Thursday. The meeting, held at the Government Complex in Tel Aviv, included Deputy Attorney General Sharon Afek, Haimanut's father Tesfaye Kassaw, her older sister Yaros Kassaw, lawyer Dror Matityahu, the family's strategic advisor Doron Hadar, and social activist Dr. Shula Mula. According to a family statement, Afek expressed deep empathy and a strong willingness to assist within legal boundaries.
During the hour-long meeting, the family and their entourage presented the investigation's timeline over the past 991 days, while Afek detailed the legal framework and authorities governing the investigation. The family was informed that every request related to Haimanut's disappearance investigation has been immediately approved to date, and this approach will continue. The Kassaw family thanked the Ministry of Justice representatives for their meeting and concern but emphasized their ongoing struggle, stating their intention to continue all efforts to have the case transferred to the Shin Bet's responsibility.
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