October 7 Commission of Inquiry
Gov’t, IDF had no approved mass civilian evacuation plan pre-Oct. 7, comptroller report finds
As of October 7, Israel still has zero approved national operational evacuation plans and has conducted no emergency drills for a mass civilian displacement scenario, the comptroller found.
Bereaved families support compromise framework to probe October 7 failures
If the political elite keep performing for cameras, Israel will never be able to heal - editorial
High Court urged to lift Oct. 7 audit freeze, hold semi-classified hearing
The faces of hostages and victims persist: A call for justice after October 7
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Despite the return of hostages, Israel still grapples with unanswered questions and the need for justice after the October 7 attack.
Middle Israel: Netanyahu's 55-page scarlet letter cannot rewrite October 7 - opinion
The truth that Netanyahu has resolved to bury rests on three foundations, all of which don’t even need an investigation, because they are glaring.
Iran, Gaza, and Australian politics: Can Netanyahu, Herzog make a diplomatic impact?
As Israel faces security challenges and ongoing tensions with Iran, the question remains: will diplomacy or military action define the future of the region?
Knesset debates political Oct. 7 probe as legal adviser warns of integrity risks
The bill seeks to promote a new investigative framework that diverges from the traditional independent state commission of inquiry mechanism overseen by the Supreme Court.
Former hostage Gadi Moses proposes detailed mandate for October 7 state commission of inquiry
JPPI initiative argues that the scope of investigation - not the identity of members - will determine whether Israel confronts the root causes of the October 7 failures.
No contact for hours: Behind Netanyahu, IDF's failure to stop Hamas's Oct. 7 massacre - exclusive
Enmity between the prime minister, defense minister, and the IDF chief prevented communication for hours as Hamas was murdering 1200 and kidnapping hundreds in the early hours of Oct. 7.
Lapid says Netanyahu falsified security protocols to deflect Oct. 7 blame, urges investigation
“The recommendations of Ronen Bar and Herzi Halevi came following particularly urgent and serious intelligence warnings about Hamas preparing for combat in Gaza,” Lapid said.
'October 7 could have been prevented': Lapid accuses Netanyahu of working to cover up failures
The accusation came in response to Netanyahu’s testimony to State Comptroller Matanyahu Engelman, in which the prime minister defended his actions during and prior to the attack.
Lapid: Netanyahu ignored repeated warnings in days leading up to Oct. 7 massacre
Former defense minister Yoav Gallant responded also the newly published documents in a post on X, accusing the prime minister of lying about the activities of the defense establishment.
Netanyahu releases pre-Oct. 7 intel documents, claims defense echelon urged keeping Hamas in power
The documents, spanning from February 2023 to an hour before attack, show how Israel's defense echelon misread Hamas’s intentions, and characterized the terror group as deterred.
