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Submarine Affair Commission Replaces Head Ahead of Netanyahu Hearings
The state commission investigating Israel's multi-billion euro submarine and warship procurements has appointed a new head, retired judge Zvi Zilbertal, due to the previous leader's health.
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What happened
- 01Retired judge Zvi Zilbertal appointed new head of submarine procurement investigation commission.
- 02Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to testify before the commission on December 7.
- 03The commission is investigating multi-billion euro defense contracts with ThyssenKrupp.
- 04Former commission head Asher Grunis stepped down due to health reasons.
- 05Key hearings are scheduled to commence on November 1.
- 06The probe includes purchases of submarines and Saar-6 class warships.
The change occurs before key hearings begin on November 1, with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu scheduled to testify on December 7. The commission is examining contracts with ThyssenKrupp and potential conflicts of interest related to submarine sales to Egypt.
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