Netanyahu finally announces October 7 inquiry: Why are Israelis furious?

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Simon Speakman CordallDecember 20, 2025 at 09:37 AM

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement that he will head an inquiry into his government's failures leading up to the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks has sparked widespread criticism in Israel. Calls for an independent state commission of inquiry, led by a Supreme Court justice, have been prevalent. Netanyahu had previously resisted such investigations, citing the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The proposed inquiry would consist of six members, chosen with cross-party support or, if the opposition boycotts, by a close Netanyahu ally. The team determining the inquiry's scope is scheduled to meet in West Jerusalem, coinciding with Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony in Tel Aviv.

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Tel Aviv 40% West Jerusalem 40% Supreme Court ×250% Gaza Strip 60% Amir Ohana ×260% Hamas 70% Israel ×380% October 7 attack ×285% Benjamin Netanyahu ×790%

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