Submarine Affair: State Commission to Begin Witness Hearings, Warns Five Individuals

In addition to Netanyahu, those summoned include former President Reuven Rivlin, former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon, Ministry of Defense Director General Eyal Zamir, former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen, Major General (Res.) Yaakov Amidror, and former Navy Commander Eyal Harel. The upcoming phase will focus on the personal aspects of the affair and the evidence related to the warnings issued.

Netanyahu is one of five individuals who previously received personal warning letters from the commission. The commission's warning letter to Netanyahu, following interim findings, cited potential harm to national security and foreign relations, stating that his decisions between 2009 and 2016 caused deep and systematic disruption in operational processes and force buildup.

While the other warned officials have engaged with the process, Netanyahu's defense strategy remains unclear. His representatives have not yet reviewed the investigation materials or submitted a list of witnesses, missing a previously set deadline to do so.