Defense Minister Benny Gantz responds to reports that his ministry is opening an investigation into the decision-making process behind a contentious purchase of submarines from Germany, which has already led to legal action against some of those involved.
Gantz confirms that his office is considering opening the probe, but says no final decision has been made about the matter.
“As the defense minister has said a number of times, in his own voice, the defense establishment has been instructed to consider the option of forming an investigatory committee,” his office says.
“When the deliberation ends and a decision is reached — we will update you.”
In response to the report, Likud says: “Just four months ago Gantz said there was no reason to investigate the recycled submarine affair… and suddenly he’s ‘weighing’ the matter. What’s changed?
“The answer is Blue and White is collapsing in the polls and is looking for a way to scrounge up votes with empty tricks.”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at a welcoming ceremony for a new submarine, Rahav, at the Israeli Navy base in Haifa, on January 12, 2016. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
— with Judah Ari Gross
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