Commission of Inquiry

Oct. 7 families to hold first-ever meeting on inquiry commission

Representatives of the bereaved families from the Choosing Life Forum and the October Council to to discuss establishing an investigation committee for the events of October 7.

Commission of inquiry law denounced as cover-up

At a hearing of the Constitution Committee an updated draft of MK Ariel Kallner's bill to establish an inquiry committee into the October 7th massacre was revealed, in which several clauses were removed.

Supreme Court offers compromise:

Massacre investigation after the next elections

The judges proposed that if the current government is unwilling to allow for a state commission of inquiry, the question should be posed to the next one to allow the people to decide if such a commission is needed.

Following Bondi Beach attack

Royal Commission into antisemitism begins work

Australia’s royal commission into antisemitism begins public hearings, investigating the causes of antisemitism and the deadly Bondi Beach shooting. An interim report is expected by April.

'Culture of lies'

Senior IDF officer slams former Chief of Staff

Brig. Gen. (res.) Meir Finkle says IDF investigations prioritized pleasing senior command, downplayed failures, and contributed to flawed assessments of Hamas.

Australia orders royal commission into Hanukkah massacre

Australia launches a royal commission into the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15, amid rising concerns over antisemitism.

Jonathan S. Tobin:

Who has the right to judge Netanyahu for the events of Oct. 7?

The government can’t be trusted to investigate itself, but neither can institutions that are biased against it. History will render its verdict; in the meantime, it should be left to Israel’s voters. Opinion.

MK Sova to Arutz Sheva:

'A sabotage committee will be established'

MK Evgeny Sova criticizes MK Ariel Kallner’s initiative to form a non-state commission of inquiry: “There will be no search for the truth.”

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Knesset erupts during vote on October 7th commission

The Knesset approved in a preliminary meeting MK Ariel Kallner’s (Likud) bill to create a national-state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7th, 2023.

PM:

Coalition, opposition to share authority in October 7 probe

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the state commission of inquiry into the October 7 events will have full authority, equal representation from coalition and opposition, and broad public legitimacy.

State commission of inquiry:

Will Judge Amit appoint the state commission of inquiry alone?

Jewish People Policy Institute index finds majority support for a balanced appointment model of a state commission of inquiry on the war. Small minority believes government or Knesset should appoint the commission, sharp gaps between right and left.

AG slams October 7 inquiry bill, coalition fires back

In a sharply worded legal opinion, Attorney General Baharav‑Miara delivers harsh criticism of the bill to establish a “National‑State Commission of Inquiry.” Minister Karhi fires back.

The coalition’s outline and the political firestorm

Coalition proposes that the inquiry committee into October 7 will consist of six or seven members. In the first stage, the Speaker of the Knesset will submit a proposed composition within 14 days, which requires the approval of 80 Members of Knesset.

Former hostages to Netanyahu:

'Establish a state commission of inquiry or step down'

On the 800th day since the October 7 massacre, some 200 former hostages and families of hostages call on the Prime Minister to establish a state commission of inquiry or vacate his position.

Netanyahu on 10/7 inquiry

'No one is above investigation'

PM Netanyahu addressed the need for an investigative committee into the failures of October 7, and said that the committee will examine in depth the responsibility of all levels.

Ronen Bar's first speech after being fired

Half a year after leaving his post, former ISA director Ronen Bar criticized the Prime Minister over the October 7th massacre and called for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry.

Where was the Air Force on October 7th?

The second Turgeman Commission is probing delayed IDF orders and missed warnings on October 7, examining why key decisions were not made as Hamas advanced.

Zamir slams Defense Minister’s move to halt IDF appointments

The IDF Chief of Staff’s office issued a rare rebuke of Defense Minister Katz, accusing him of politicizing the Turgeman Report and harming military readiness by freezing appointments.

Levin to head panel defining mandate for Oct. 7 inquiry c'tee

Justice Minister Yariv Levin will head the ministerial committee tasked with drafting the mandate for the inquiry into the October 7 failures.

Government to advance independent 10/7 inquiry commission

The government has decided to back an independent commission of inquiry into the events of October 7th, which will aim to receive widespread public trust.

Government to debate inquiry committee into October 7 massacre

The government is set to discuss forming a committee to investigate the events of October 7, following a Supreme Court ruling requiring an update on the matter within 30 days.

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Left-wing activists interrupt Minister Dichter's speech

During Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter's speech at the 2025 International Gulf Conference on Regionalism, left-wing activists burst into the hall and shouted slogans denouncing the government.

Netanyahu considering new proposal for 10.7 commission

Netanyahu’s circle is considering forming a parliamentary commission of inquiry into the October 7th failures, even without opposition participation, amid quiet talks for cooperation.

Coalition pushes for government inquiry committee into massacre

The government continues to discuss establishing a government inquiry committee to investigate the October 7th massacre, rather than a state commission of inquiry.

Prof. Anne Bayefsky

'COI says Israel not committing suicide is genocide'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, President of Human Rights Voices and Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, speaks with Arutz Sheva about the UN Commission of Inquiry report accusing Israel of genocide.

Israel rejects UN report on genocide in Gaza

A UN report has concluded that Israel has committed acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. The Foreign Ministry denounced the report as 'laundered Hamas lies.'

UN: Syrian civilians targeted in sectarian massacres

UN investigators detail brutal sectarian violence and urge sweeping reforms amid growing calls for accountability, protection, and justice for Syrian civilians.

Danon

Resignations of UN inquiry leaders 'step in right direction'

Israeli Amb. to the UN vows 'we will not stop exposing those who abuse their senior positions to spread antisemitism and lies about Israel' after 3 heads of permanent UN inquiry against Israel resign.

All 3 heads of UN anti-Israel inquiry suddenly resign

Navi Pillay, Miloon Kothari, and Chris Sidoti all announced their resignations from the UN Human Rights Council permanent inquiry against Israel.

Cabinet considering:

Inquiry commission chair to be chosen by 2/3 majority

Under the alternative framework, 80 MKs will elect the chair of the commission, who will create it instead of Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit.

Cabinet defers creation of 10/7 commission

The cabinet has decided to defer the creation of a commission to investigate the failures that led to the massacre, despite demands by the Attorney General.

Bereaved families demand a public inquiry committee

Over 300 bereaved parents and parents of hostages approached the President calling for the establishment of a mutually agreed inquiry committee.

Netanyahu warns Hamas:

'Return hostages or face consequences you can't imagine'

Prime Minister Netanyahu was forced to attend a Knesset discussion on the establishment of a state Commission of Inquiry into the failures of October 7 initiated by the opposition. 'We won't stop until victory is achieved'

October 7 failures:

Decision on commission of inquiry postponed by three months

Minister Sa'ar recommends amending the law so that a state commission of inquiry would be established but the government would guide it.

Due to Supreme Court ruling:

Cabinet to discuss October 7th commission of inquiry

The Supreme Court gave the government 60 days to hold a discussion on the creation of a commission to inquire into the events of October 7th.

Why not a State Commission of Inquiry for October 7th?

It is absolutely necessary to investigate what led to the enormous failure in which so many of the citizens of the State of Israel were tortured, murdered and taken hostage. But who should investigate and when? Opinion.

Report:

Netanyahu promoting special October 7th commission

The commission is to be created with the consent of the coalition and opposition and is intended to allay criticism of the government for not investigating the massacre.

Netanyahu's move to fend off ICC arrest warrants

Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering forming a government-appointed inquiry commission to prevent the ICC from issuing warrants against him and other officials.

'Not the time'

Government responds to Attorney General's demand for war inquiry

Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs refused the Attorney General's demand that the government establish a committee of inquiry into the October 7th massacre.

A-G to Netanyahu:

'Establish state commission of inquiry to probe October 7'

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara writes letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calls on him to promote the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the events of October 7.

Gantz demands commission of inquiry into failures of October 7

National Unity Party chairman says this is the time to set up commission to investigate how the October 7 was allowed to happen so Israel can ensure it never happens again.

IDF forms October 7th inquiry commission

The committee to investigate failures that led to the massacre will consist of former Chief of Staff Mofaz and other retired generals.

Ambassador Erdan:

'Israel has zero trust in antisemitic UN Commission of Inquiry'

Israel’s UN Ambassador rejects UN Commission of Inquiry’s probe of sexual crimes perpetrated by Hamas on October 7.

UN Commision of Inquiry:

'Israel may not claim right to self-defense against Hamas'

Heads of Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry against Israel question Jewish State's right to self-defense, defend Guterres' remarks.

Amb. Erdan to UN:

'How can you look in these parents' eyes and be so heartless?'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN slams Commission of Inquiry for blaming Israel for everything and ignoring terrorism.

UN Commission of Inquiry:

'End Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories'

UN Commission of Inquiry releases second report accusing Israel of violating international law.

B’nai Brith Canada to UN:

'Dissolve commission investigating Israel-Hamas conflict'

B’nai Brith Canada asks UNHRC Chair to dissolve Commission of Inquiry whose member made anti-Israel statements.

WJC condemns antisemitism of UNHRC Commission of Inquiry

"It’s time to disband the investigation," says WJC President Lauder after member of committee probing Israel makes antisemitic statements.

B’nai Brith calls for dissolution of UNHRC commission of inquiry

B'nai Brith Canada slams inquiry after antisemitic remarks made by commission member, asks Canadian government to take action.

Meron disaster:

Netanyahu testifies: I wasn't aware of safety issues

"I find it incredible that no one brought the problems to your attention," says commission head.

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Document could get Netanyahu in trouble with Meron inquiry

Former PM to be asked by Meron commission about document of regulations related to the event that he did not sign.

Netanyahu summoned to testify before Meron commission of inquiry

Former PM to testify before commission of inquiry into Israel's worst civilian disaster on July 20.

22 countries condemn anti-Israel UNHRC Commission of Inquiry

US initiates statement by over 20 nations against Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry against Israel.

Police chief to deny police culpability in Meron disaster

Commissioner Shabtai to blame disaster on "engineering failures," says police were "only responsible for keeping order."

Right-wing bloc demands commission of inquiry into police spying

Opposition party leaders: Delay in setting up commission of inquiry gives police time to cover up their crimes in spyware scandal.

Govt. approves commission of inquiry into submarines affair

PM Bennett abstains, Shaked votes against establishment of state commission of inquiry into submarines affair.

Bennett to abstain in vote on submarine inquiry

PM intends to abstain during vote in the Cabinet on establishment of commission of inquiry into the submarine affair.

Gantz and Lapid to propose investigation into submarine affair

The Defense and Foreign Affairs Ministers' proposed commission of inquiry will be brought to a government vote on Sunday.

IDF to establish comm. of inquiry into friendly-fire tragedy

Two separate groups of soldiers set out without prior coordination to investigate identical incident, leading to tragic shooting.

Meron disaster commission submits interim recommendations

PM, Religious Affairs Affairs, and Public Security Ministers vow to make changes after 45 killed in Meron on Lag B'Omer.