The October 7 victims' council accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of contempt of court, alleging he deliberately deceived the court to avoid a proper investigation. The council called for his prosecution and that of his representatives, according to N12.
The October Council, a group representing families of those killed in the October 7, 2023 massacre, on Wednesday evening called for the prosecution of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his representatives for contempt of court. In a statement reported by N12, the council accused the government of 'begging the court for time' with the sole purpose of 'deceiving everyone and never investigating.' The council's demand escalates its public campaign for accountability. As The Zioneer has reported, the council has previously pushed for a state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7, and has criticized the government's handling of the investigation. The council's latest accusation comes amid ongoing legal battles for Netanyahu, who is currently on trial in multiple corruption cases. No immediate response from the Prime Minister's Office was reported.
- DevelopingNetanyahu accuses prosecution of setting a trap for him
- DevelopingBennett accuses Netanyahu of politicizing October 7 inquiry committee appointments
- StrongMore than half of Israelis see political motive behind Netanyahu's legal cases — i24NEWS poll
- DevelopingJudges Cancel Netanyahu's Sunday Trial Session
Source and signal
- Internal intake