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Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein on Sunday
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AG 'unsatisfied' with pace of IDF probes
In his testmony before Turkel Commission on Gaza flotilla raid, Yehuda Weinstein says inquiry procedures must be shortened. Israel does operate according to international law, he adds
Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein testified Sunday before the Turkel Commission
and addressed the probe into the actions of Israel Defense Forces troops during last year's deadly raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla
sailing from Turkey.
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"I'm not satisfied with the pace in which the complaints over these events and other events related to violations of the warfare laws are handled," said Weinstein.
In his testimony Weinstein stressed "everything must be done in order to shorten procedures. Don't rest on your laurels just yet."
According to the attorney general, "the amount of time it takes to complete investigations on violation of warfare laws depends on the circumstances. He added that "examining these events thoroughly and seriously is a complicated task which might take some time."
Weinstein admitted the civil system has not been working fast enough and suggested the military system should help speed things up.
In accordance with the international law, Weinstein said, "Since the Israeli Declaration of Independence until today Israel has been working on all levels to emphasize the international law, even when facing complicated security challenges and murderous terror attacks throughout its existence, unlike in any other country in the world."
"Israel meticulously operates according to its internal values and the law, as well as the international warfare laws, even when fighting terror organizations. The warfare laws are an integral part of the IDF commanders' training," stressed Weinstein.
The attorney general added that "the State of Israel's obligation to operating by warfare laws is reflected in its commitment to inquire claims of law violations. Therefore the State of Israel has independent and professional elements intended to examine such claims."
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