From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Comptroller demands Prime Minister’s Office turn over documents tied to October 7 probe
The State Comptroller’s office sends a letter to the Prime Minister’s Office saying that while the High Court froze its probe into the October 7 failures of the IDF and the Shin Bet, it is still investigating the PMO.
The comptroller demands that the PMO turn over requested documents and transcripts of relevant meetings in recent years, including those with security officials.
The letter notes that it requested such information two weeks ago, and received a response yesterday from the PMO, citing the High Court ruling in its refusal to comply, since such documentation is linked to meetings with the IDF and the Shin Bet.
The comptroller rejects the argument and says that its investigation into the PMO is still ongoing even if other probes have been halted.
