Submarine affair commission sets November hearings for Netanyahu, senior officials

The Jerusalem PostIndependentCenteryesterday

A state commission investigating the submarine and naval vessel affair has scheduled closed-door hearings for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and four senior officials starting in November 2026. The commission, led by retired Supreme Court President Asher Grunis, will hold 18 sessions between November 1 and December 31. The officials include Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon, former National Security Council chief Yossi Cohen, former Navy commander V.-Adm. Ram Rothberg, and former NSC official Avner Simchoni. These individuals received warning notices in June 2024 allowing them to challenge evidence and question witnesses. The commission denied Netanyahu's attorney's request for an extension, arguing that the delay was unjustified despite claims of communication issues during Netanyahu's ongoing criminal trial. The panel emphasized that Netanyahu's legal team had not completed the security-clearance process for their second attorney until nearly 10 months after other teams.

Bias read (Center): While the article focuses on a politically sensitive investigation involving high-profile figures, it presents the facts and decisions of the commission without overtly favoring any side. The framing remains neutral, detailing both the commission's actions and Netanyahu's legal arguments without明显的偏