IDF Chief Appoints Former Prosecutor to Lead Hamas Nukhba Terrorist Trials

The appointment comes three years after the October 7 attacks. Despite being captured and held by Israel, the terrorists have not yet faced trial. According to legal correspondent Avishai Grinzeig, this delay stemmed from a lack of a comprehensive plan by the Israeli government, which had no organized approach regarding investigations or judicial proceedings. The initial decision was to defer these cases until all hostages were released, an event anticipated to conclude in October 2025.

Modzgrishvili has extensive legal experience, having served as a military judge and prosecutor. Her past roles include participating in proceedings concerning the actions of soldiers during Operation Cast Lead, and serving as a commissioner for examining complaints against Shin Bet employees starting in 2013. Recently, she was called up for reserve duty to serve as a prosecutor in the case of Aviad Frijja, who is accused of causing the death of Yuval Doron Kastelman in a November 2023 attack near Jerusalem.