New danger encountering Netanyahu, 4 other officials
Date
6/25/2024 7:50:00 AM
(MENAFN) In a major development, the Submarine Inquiry Commission has issued warnings to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and four other senior officials, suggesting they could face severe consequences from an ongoing corruption investigation. The officials named include former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon and former National Security Council head Yossi Cohen.
The investigation focuses on a series of transactions between 2009 and 2016 involving the purchase of submarines and warships from the German firm Thyssenkrupp. According to the Israel Broadcasting Corporation, the warnings sent to these officials underscore suspicions of corruption and bribery related to the multi-million dollar deal.
Moreover, the warnings indicate that there was deliberate obstruction in the work procedures and decision-making processes on sensitive national matters. The Israeli government formed the investigative committee two years ago to examine the purchase of three submarines and warships, which were intended to protect gas platforms in the Mediterranean. The committee is also probing Netanyahu's approval of Thyssenkrupp's sale of advanced submarines to Egypt, which has raised additional security concerns.
The findings of the investigation suggest that Netanyahu's actions have severely compromised state security, disrupted normal business procedures, and adversely affected Israel's foreign relations and economic interests. The Commission's report indicates that Netanyahu made significant political and security decisions without adequate vetting, frequently excluding relevant security officials and failing to properly document his meetings. This lack of transparency has impaired the ability to effectively monitor and review his decisions, according to the report.
Netanyahu is specifically accused of creating parallel and contradictory channels of operation, thereby endangering state security and harming Israel's international relations. Additionally, he allegedly concealed his political activities from the appropriate parties, despite warnings about the potential risks involved.
As the investigation proceeds, the potential consequences for Netanyahu and the other implicated officials could be profound, marking a critical juncture in Israeli political and governance landscapes.
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