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Israel publishes internal war crimes probe, in first since October 7 Massacre

The IDF examined five major cases, including the Islamic Red Crescent and the death of Hind Rajab, resulting in two criminal probes, two disciplinary probes, and the closure of one file.

The IDF ordered a deeper prove into the killing of six-year-old Palestinian child Hind Rajab, pictured here.
IDF MILITARY ADVOCATE GENERAL Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir seen speaking at the Israel Bar Association's annual conference in Eilat, May 2026.

Rollout of IDF alleged Gaza war crimes probe delayed again, source of delay unclear - exclusive

FILE PHOTO: People and rescue forces work following an Israel strike on a school in Minab, Iran, February 28, 2026.

Pentagon faces scrutiny over lack of details on Minab girls' school strike in Iran

The aftermath of Hamas's terror attack on a residence in Kibbutz Holit during the October 7 massacre, pictured October 26, 2023.

IDF probe: Infiltrating Hamas terrorists devastated Kibbutz Holit on October 7


Nearly half of Israeli public lost faith in IDF after October 7 probes, survey shows

The biggest decline in trust was among Arab party voters, with 73% reporting a negative impact in trust, followed by coalition voters with 54%.

 Homes are destroyed, following the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas terrorists from the Gaza Strip, in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, southern Israel November 2, 2023

How a massacre happened: How three top IDF officials failed to prevent Hamas's attack - analysis

Three IDF officials are uniquely responsible for the last-minute decisions they made once there was evidence of a potential imminent attack.

 An image of former IDF chief of staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi (L); IDF Southern Command chief Maj.-Gen. Yaron Finkelman; and IDF intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Aharon Haliva, set to a backdrop of Gazans invading Israel on October 7, 2023.

A shameful display of disorganization and rage, we can do better - editorial

To those in charge: Get a grip. These are lives you’re playing with, and you’re treating it like a sport.

 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Two injured as guards clash with bereaved families in Israel's Knesset

Families of October 7 victims were refused entry to a Knesset discussion on establishing a state probe on Monday.

A violent confrontation erupted at the Knesset between bereaved parents and police officers

Bereaved parents slam IDF leadership over Nahal Oz October 7 failures

The inquiry revealed that Golani soldiers at the base were not sufficiently armed. "No personal weapons, no ammunition, no machine guns."

 A SCENE of destruction at Kibbutz Nahal Oz, after the Hamas attack on October 7. Due to a lack of critical thinking, the kibbutz underwent a slaughter that is almost too painful to comprehend, the writer asserts.

It’s time Israel gets its act together and does an official Oct. 7 probe - editorial

The government should create an independent, nonpartisan investigative body with the authority to thoroughly examine the failures that occurred on October 7.

An Israeli flag flutters in front of the remains of a building, following a deadly infiltration by Hamas gunmen from the Gaza Strip, in Kibbutz Beeri in southern Israel October 22, 2023

How did IDF chief Herzi Halevi grapple with Oct. 7 failure? - analysis

What will historians say about Halevi 50 years from now, and will another IDF chief cite him as an example?

 IDF chief of staff Herzi Halevi seen during an exercise in northern Israel, July 31, 2024

Katz to Halevi: All Oct. 7 probes must be done by end of January

Katz also threatened Halevi that he would freeze all potential high command appointments until he receives the probe results.

 Defense Minister Israel Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi at a situational assessment at the Netzarim corridor in the Gaza Strip.

Oct. 7 a result of ‘arrogant’ groupthink instilled by Netanyahu, civil probe finds

National Commission of Inquiry must be formed immediately, c’mtee members write

 Illustrative image of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

IDF, comptroller reach compromise to probe October 7 massacre in 2025

The deal came after 11 months of fighting, under High Court pressure.

 A tour with the families of the abductees in Kibbutz Beeri