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Knesset debates political Oct. 7 probe as legal adviser warns of integrity risks

The bill seeks to promote a new investigative framework that diverges from the traditional independent state commission of inquiry mechanism overseen by the Supreme Court.

 The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).
IDF soldiers operate during a raid in Ramallah, in the West Bank, August 26, 2025

IDF fires, criminally probes two soldiers for allegedly beating Palestinian near Ramallah

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen.Eyal Zamir addresses an IDF Ground Forces forum, December 31, 2025.

'Disconnected from reality': IDF officers criticize Eyal Zamir in closed Ground Forces forum

Israeli anti-government protesters hold placards during a demonstration against Israel's prime minister and in support of establishing a state commission of inquiry into Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, on Habima Square in the coastal city of Tel Aviv on November 22, 2025.

The inquiry into October 7 can either help heal or deepen Israel’s divide - analysis


Israel must respect its soldiers as Sde Teiman probe continues - opinion

Why hasn’t such an investigation been censored? Such sensitive investigations should have been put under a gag order.

 IDF operating in Gaza on August 8, 2024

Hamas knew the IDF's weaknesses, say reserve officers at October 7 probe

The Hamas terrorists “knew that the IDF knows how to handle a maximum of five points in parallel,” Democrats Party leader, Maj.-Gen. (res.) Yair Golan told the committee Tuesday.

 Yair Golan testifies before the committee.

IDF military police investigates abuse claims amid controversial arrests of reservists

Israeli military police prosecutors contacted Gaza Palestinians released from Sde Teiman prison to investigate possible abuse by IDF soldiers.

 Protesters gather outside Sde Teiman detention facility after some of them broke in, after Israeli military police arrived at the site as part of an investigation into the suspected abuse of a Palestinian detainee, near Beersheba, in southern Israel, July 29, 2024

New Knesset subcommittee to oversee IDF October 7 investigations

With a National Committee of Investigation lacking, the forum will serve as the FADC's tool for oversight and examination of all of the IDF's investigative reports.

 IDF Soldiers, Kibbutz Beeri October 15, 2023

Civilian October 7 probe flooded with testimony, including from IDF soldiers

The announcement of the committee came one day after Israel's coalition struck down a bill to fund a national investigation of the events leading up to October 7.

 Palestinians break into the Israeli side of Israel-Gaza border fence after Hamas terrorists infiltrated areas of southern Israel, October 7, 2023.

Families of Oct. 7 victims form experts committee to begin probe into massacre

Civilian committee announced to probe October 7 events, aiming to address state's biggest security failure with independent investigation.

 Podium at the meeting to discuss the formation of a civilian team of experts to probe the failures of October 7 massacre

IDF intel. chief Haliva to resign within weeks, Halevi backs Binder as replacement

IDF sources indicate Maj.-Gen. Aharon Haliva will step down soon, with his replacement, Shlomi Binder, delayed. Intrigue surrounds their transition amid October 7 probe controversies.

 IN HIS resignation letter, IDF Military Intelligence Directorate Chief Maj.-Gen. Aharon Haliva states that he would like to take responsibility for what happened on October 7 and promises to do his best to complete as many of the war’s goals as possible.

IDF to publish October 7 massacre probe in summer - how will it impact Netanyahu?

The probe, which will present findings related to Hamas's October 7 massacre of southern Israel, will include findings dating back to 2018.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi

IDF to issue first report on Oct. 7 failure in early summer

For some months already, the IDF has been discussing how to carry out the probe, and the investigative activities are due to kick into full gear by the start of March.

Palestinians take control of an Israeli tank after crossing the border fence with Israel from Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 7, 2023.

1982 Tyre Disaster in Lebanon was likely terrorism - IDF

The IDF, Shin Bet and Israel Police will convene a commission of inquiry into the disaster more than 40 years after it occurred.

 An Israeli flag flutters at an army position in the village of Baiyada, September 4, 2006, overlooking the southern Lebanese town of Tyre