On a Small Fire
In angry letters to the Attorney General, Ombudsman Menachem Finkelstein warns against foot-dragging on the decision whether to renew criminal investigations against those responsible for the Meron disaster — so maybe Netanyahu really doesn't need…
Assessment
The state comptroller's ombudsman is publicly pressuring the attorney general to decide whether to reopen criminal investigations into the Meron disaster, warning that delays undermine accountability. The headline suggests this pressure may be less threatening to Netanyahu than it appears, hinting that another investigative committee might not produce meaningful consequences. The key question is whether the attorney general will act on this warning or let the matter stall further.