{
  "id": 16495251,
  "title": "Former chief military prosecutor selected to lead Nukhba prosecutions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/former-chief-military-prosecutor-selected-to-lead-nukhba-prosecutions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T16:34:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-912814"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jana Modgavrishvili, a former chief military prosecutor, has been appointed to lead the prosecution operation against Nukhba terrorists, according to the Jerusalem Post. The IDF has requested clarification on her responsibilities and the timeline for these prosecutions. The appointment coincides with preparations for a special military court in Jerusalem to try suspects in the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led massacre and hostage situation in Gaza. The proposed court will handle not only members of Hamas's Nukhba force but also others suspected of involvement. The legislative groundwork for this prosecution framework was approved by the Knesset on May 11, with 93 lawmakers voting in favor and none against. Knesset members Simcha Rothman and Yulia Malinovsky toured potential locations for the court, including Atarot in northern Jerusalem, which was chosen due to its proximity to Ofer Prison and Palestinian legal resources. Modgavrishvili, who served for two decades as a military judge and in various legal roles, was appointed in 2013 to investigate complaints by Shin Bet interrogatees, part of a reform to enhance public trust in the agency's handling of complaints.",
  "summary": "The appointment comes as Israel prepares a special military court in Jerusalem to try suspects in the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led massacre and the holding of hostages in Gaza.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jana Modgavrishvili, former chief military prosecutor, leads Nukhba prosecutions.",
    "Special military court in Jerusalem to try Hamas and Nukhba suspects.",
    "Legislative approval for prosecution framework on May 11, 2023."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}