Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Netanyahu Approves Commission on October 7 Attack
The Israeli government has decided to set up a special commission to look into the October 7 attack by Hamas.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the commission will be fair and not controlled by politicians.
However, the opposition says the government will still have too much control over the investigation.
More than 70% of Israelis want an independent inquiry.
The commission will include experts and bereaved parents.
The final decision will be made after a vote in parliament.
Israeli government approves a commission of inquiry into the October 7 attack.
Netanyahu assures the commission will be balanced with equal representation from coalition and opposition.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid criticizes the move, stating it gives the government control over the investigation.
Over 70% of Israelis support an independent inquiry.
The commission's mandate and scope will be set by the government, with experts and bereaved parents as members.
- Who
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli government
- What
- Establishment of a commission of inquiry into the October 7 attack
- When
- Decision made on Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Israel
- Why
- To investigate the events of October 7 and the circumstances that led to them, amid public and opposition calls for an independent inquiry
Government
Opposition
Independence of the Commission
Government
The commission will be balanced with equal representation from the coalition and opposition, ensuring no political influence.
Opposition
The government controls the mandate and scope, allowing it to influence the hearings and witnesses.
- Date of Decision
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Commission Composition
- Experts in security, academia, law, and bereaved parents as observers
- Government Control
- Mandate and scope set by the government
- Public Support
- Over 70% of Israelis want an independent inquiry
- Casualties
- 1,221 deaths according to AFP tally