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Comptroller Urges Court to Reject Audit Freezes Amid War

2/20/2026

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State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman filed a 163-page response with Israel's High Court urging it to reject petitions that froze audits related to the October 7 attack and the ensuing war.
Englman seeks an urgent hearing to present classified findings.
The Prime Minister's Office led by Benjamin Netanyahu argues for an independent commission to reveal the truth.
Netanyahu opposes the state commission of inquiry.

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State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman filed a 163-page response with Israel's High Court urging it to reject petitions that froze audits related to the October 7 attack and the ensuing war.
Englman seeks an urgent hearing to present classified findings.
The Prime Minister's Office led by Benjamin Netanyahu argues for an independent commission to reveal the truth.
Netanyahu opposes the state commission of inquiry.