Commission of Inquiry

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.

Report:

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.

Com. of inquiry on Ahuvya Sandak '1 stop on road to justice'

Family of teen killed in police chase welcome Knesset commission of inquiry, say they won't rest until their son gets justice.

Meron police commandant predicted 'mass-casualty event'

Officer told commission of inquiry how police top brass refused to consider limiting numbers in Meron.

Commission of Inquiry to investigate terrorists' prison break

Government commission of inquiry to investigate failures that allowed 6 terrorists to escape from Gilboa prison.

'There were no crowd restrictions in Meron'

Commander of police northern district testifies in commission of inquiry in which 45 people were killed.

Meron disaster inquiry gets underway

State Commission of Inquiry to begin hearing evidence, calling witnesses in Israel's worst ever civilian disaster.

In about-turn, Rabbi Edelstein gives green light to Meron inquiry

Former mayor of Bnei Brak Mordechai Karelitz appointed as member of State commission of inquiry into Meron disaster.

Former Supreme Court Pres. to head Meron commission of inquiry

Former Justice Miriam Naor tapped to lead state investigation into crush in which 45 people were killed on Lag B'Omer holiday.

Former police leaders: Establish Meron commission of inquiry

Forum of Retired Superintendents call for full-scale investigation into deadly incident to prevent future catastrophes.

Report on Jew hate within Labour Party will not go to commission

Investigation into handling of anti-Semitism complaints by Labour Party will not be handed over to the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Pelosi seeks 9/11-style commission to probe Capitol riots

House Speaker says commission to investigate January 6 riots is the “next step” after Trump’s Senate impeachment trial concluded.

After two years: Commission of inquiry into paratrooper's death

Chief of Staff orders commission of inquiry into death of Ron Eliyahu Oved from in bus accident during formation of brigade.

Shaked: Establish external commission of inquiry re: boy's death

Former Justice Minister: Interrogee cannot be allowed to interrogate himself in death of teen in police chase.

MKs fear gulf growing between police, citizens

MKs from different parties call for external commission of inquiry into death of teen in police chase.

Rabbis call for commission of inquiry in death of Ahuvya Sandak

Rabbis from various communities, rabbinical organizations call on Minister Ohana to 'restore public trust' in police after teen's death.

Gantz put to shame: Submarine Affair committee members resign

A-G & security establishment curtailed commission's powers, making it a paper tiger.

Health expert predicts eventual COVID-19 commission of inquiry

Health Communication Lecturer at IDC Herzliya International School Dr. Yaffa Shir Raz: 'This peddling the epidemic will also be judged.'

Wednesday:

MK Smotrich to seek vote on commission of inquiry

National Union Chair informs Knesset Speaker he will resubmit proposal for commission to examine conflicts of interest in Prosecutor Office.

Head of UN Gaza probe resigns

Academic David Crane, tapped to head UNHCR probe against Israel which ignores Hamas, resigns, citing personal reasons.

Netanyahu launches commission of inquiry against New Israel Fund

PM blames NIF for pressuring third nations to pull out of agreements on infiltrators, working to undermine Israel as a Jewish state.

MK: Netanyahu's Iran Failure on 'Same Scale' as War

MK Ofer Shelah accuses Netanyahu of interfering in US politics ensuring Israel would remain outside 'circle of influence' on Iran deal.

Special Arutz Sheva Interview

From North Korean Prison Guard to Human Rights Advocate

North Korean defector Ahn Myeong Cheol, tells Arutz Sheva his incredible story - and how he hopes to take Kim-Jong Un to the ICC.

UNHRC Charges Syria's Assad with Crimes Against Humanity

The UN Human Rights Council has decided Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is guilty of crimes against humanity committed by his troops.

Leftist Groups Suing Lieberman for Calling Them 'Terrorists'

Sundry radical leftist groups are suing Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for characterizing them as 'terrorists' on Sunday.

MK Kirschenbaum 'Doesn't Understand' Netanyahu

MK Faina Kirschenbaum befuddled by Prime Minister Netanyahu's objection to bill establishing inquiry on leftist funding.

Bibi Blinks: Prime Minister to Oppose Commission of Inquiry

Prime Minister Netanyahu says he will vote against a commission of inquiry into leftist group's funding; Israel has a funding transparency law.

Yisrael Beiteinu Gunning For Leftists

Faina Kirschenbaum (Israel Our Home) is expected to propose a commission of inquiry into leftist groups in the Kneseet plenum vote next week.