October 7 Commission of Inquiry
Israel's government risks unity by advancing divisive laws amid ongoing war with Iran - editorial
As Israel continues to face war, the government's focus on divisive legislation is distracting from critical wartime priorities and risking further division within the country.
Gov’t, IDF had no approved mass civilian evacuation plan pre-Oct. 7, comptroller report finds
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
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.
Israel's Supreme Court chief steps aside in hearing over October 7 state probe
Isaac Amit wrote that, given the petitions center on the application of the State Commissions of Inquiry Law, he believed it was inappropriate for him to continue making decisions.
From submarines to Oct. 7, Israel pays the price of governing in the dark - opinion
If the public shrugs off the submarine commission and there is no demand for accountability, why should anyone expect a future commission of inquiry into October 7 to lead to real change?
Now that all hostages are home, Israel must open inquiry into October 7 massacre - editorial
Closure brings its own burden: a country that has endured this scale of loss still needs to fathom how and why Israel was so catastrophically unprepared.
'Hero of Kibbutz Alumim': Israel reacts to news of final hostage Ran Gvili's return
Leaders across Israel paid tribute as the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili were brought home, closing the chapter of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
Attorney-General: Govt refusal of Oct. 7 inquiry is harming truth-finding and accountability
“The government is causing serious damage to the possibility of reaching the truth regarding the events of October 7,” reads the A-G written position.
Gov’t tells High Court it lacks authority to order state inquiry into October 7 failures
The government told Israel’s High Court of Justice it has no authority to compel a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures, citing separation of powers.
Israel's opposition leaders boycott Knesset debates advancing political probe into October 7
Opposition leaders said the legislation would create a "whitewash committee," allowing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid taking responsibility for failures surrounding the attacks.
President Herzog’s response to PM Netanyahu’s request for a pardon: A proposal - opinion
'I am open to considering a request for pardon if a new submission acknowledges some guilt that would restore trust to the judiciary or a statement that upholds the legitimacy of state institutions.'
Rebranding Zionism, unifying Jews: Rabbi Doron Perez on his plans as WZO president - interview
JEWISH WORLD AFFAIRS: Rabbi Doron Perez, in his role as WZO president, aims to unify Jews and rebrand Zionism as a force for good
