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President Herzog calls for state commission, rejects political panel on Oct. 7

President Isaac Herzog warned that a government-backed political inquiry into the Oct. 7 terror attack could undermine public trust, urging a nonpolitical, state commission to fully investigate the failures that led to the massacre

Itamar Eichner | 12.30.25

Netanyahu defends Oct. 7 probe as 'fair' as families, opposition slam panel as politically biased

The cabinet approved a bill sponsored by Likud MK Ariel Kallner to formalize creation of the political, non‑state inquiry commission, with is slated for a preliminary vote in the Knesset later this week

Moran Azulay, Amir Ettinger | 12.22.25

Netanyahu on Oct. 7 probe: start with Oslo; Lapid: they'll question Rabin before Netanyahu

Only Ze’ev Elkin voted against panel, opposing clause allowing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to appoint commission members if the opposition refuses to take part

Moran Azulay, Amir Ettinger | 12.22.25

Families of Oct. 7 victims launch week of protests, demanding state inquiry

October 7 Forum vows to pressure coalition MKs ahead of Knesset vote on political probe; grieving parents accused government of evading responsibility and desecrating victims’ memory and plan protests and meetings with undecided lawmakers

Roi Rubinstein, Lihi Gordon | 12.21.25

Ex-hostage’s father: the judiciary has been trying to topple Netanyahu since 1996

Avishai David, father of freed hostage Evyatar David, sharply opposes a judicially appointed Oct. 7 inquiry, accusing the legal system of decades-long political bias against Netanyahu and the right, and warning it won’t uncover the truth

Alexandra Lukash | 12.17.25

Coalition proposes alternative inquiry panel to avoid state commission on Oct. 7 events

Netanyahu backs proposal for 'national investigative committee' appointed by lawmakers, aiming to preempt a state commission with judicial oversight; opposition and bereaved families condemn plan as political cover-up designed to evade accountability

Amir Ettinger, Moran Azulay | 12.14.25

Thousands protest Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, demanding early elections and Oct. 7 state inquiry

Demonstrators marched from several locations across the city to the square, chanting against the government and opposing any move to grant Netanyahu a pardon

Or Hadar | 12.13.25

IDF chief urges independent state inquiry into Oct. 7 failures amid tensions with defense minister

Zamir says the military alone cannot bear full blame for Oct. 7, urging a state commission to probe political–military decision-making, failed intelligence warnings and why Hamas’s attack plan was never fully analyzed or acted upon

Yoav Zitun | 12.05.25

Netanyahu aims to head panel shaping mandate of October 7 inquiry, officials say

Ministers are weighing how far back the investigation should reach, whether to issue personal findings and whether to examine factors like protest movement and High Court rulings

Moran Azulay | 12.03.25

ראש הממשלה ביבי בנימין נתניהו במליאת הכנסת

Netanyahu speeds up Oct. 7 inquiry over election fears, but instead to probe protests and judiciary

Netanyahu is pushing to form October 7 inquiry that critics say will focus on politically charged issues — such as protest movement and judiciary — instead of security, intelligence and state failures behind Hamas attack

Moran Azulay | 10.21.25

Coalition pushes new format for October 7 inquiry, to probe anti-government protest movement too

After High Court pressure and public outcry, coalition prepares legislation to form a state commission on Hamas attack, but proposed changes to its authority and structure spark tension with bereaved families and opposition leaders

Moran Azulay | 10.18.25

ביג מיוחד צריבה רונן בר וביבי בנימין נתניהו על רקע הפריצה טבח 7.10

Shin Bet Oct. 7 report fuels clash between director, Netanyahu

Call comes after Ronen Bar was sidelined from cease-fire negotiation team; AG's office insists PM must present solid legal grounds for removal

Itamar Eichner, Tova Tzimuki | 03.05.25

Those demanding a state inquiry into October 7 don't act for sake of country

Opinion: Officials pushing for a state commission of inquiry on the events of October 7 are blind in their zeal and refuse to accept any other offers for a solution

Naveh Dromi | 02.12.25

Government tells Supreme Court It's 'too soon' for October 7 inquiry

After families of fallen, captive ask court to compell Netanyahu to establish a National commission of Inquiry, ministers decides to postpone decision on probe into failings leading to October 7 massacre, for three months

Netael Bandel, Sharon Kidon | 02.11.25

Israel denies ICJ commitment to investigate October 7 attack despite attorney general’s claim

Senior officials deny Gali Baharav-Miara’s claim Israel told World Court it would establish state inquiry with Netanyahu’s approval; 'The prime minister never approved such a thing,' they say

Ynet correspondents | 02.10.25

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