Submarine Inquiry Committee Sets November Start for Witness Testimonies
The state commission of inquiry into the submarine affair announced that witness testimonies will begin on November 1, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testifying on December 7.
Submarine Inquiry Committee Schedules Testimony Phase
The state commission of inquiry into the submarine and naval vessels affair has announced that witness testimonies regarding personal warnings will begin on November 1. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who received a personal warning letter alongside four others, is scheduled to testify on December 7.
Full List of Summoned Witnesses and Key Figures
The commission's schedule for November and December includes testimonies from prominent military and political figures. Among them are Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Navy Commander Eyal Harel, former Prime Minister Moshe Ya'alon, former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen, and former President Reuven Rivlin. All hearings will be held behind closed doors.
"The commission continues its rigorous examination of the procurement processes and decision-making frameworks regarding naval vessels from Germany," a committee spokesperson stated.
Background of the Naval Procurement Affair
The affair centers on the acquisition of submarines and naval corvettes from Germany, involving allegations of tender manipulation, conflicts of interest, and bribery surrounding multi-billion-dollar deals with ThyssenKrupp. Key transactions under review include the purchase of three submarines valued at approximately 1.5 billion euros and Sa'ar 6 missile corvettes for 430 million euros.
