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Israel Summons Shin Bet Officials Amid Hamas Attack Probe

12/8/2025

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Israel's State Comptroller’s Office summoned two former senior Shin Bet officials to present documents for its investigation into the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
Director Yishai Vaknin issued the summons after the officials failed to respond to prior requests.
The investigation is led by State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman, who has criticized the Israel Defense Forces for its lack of collaboration.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resisted a formal inquiry.

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Israel's State Comptroller’s Office summoned two former senior Shin Bet officials to present documents for its investigation into the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
Director Yishai Vaknin issued the summons after the officials failed to respond to prior requests.
The investigation is led by State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman, who has criticized the Israel Defense Forces for its lack of collaboration.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resisted a formal inquiry.