Inquiry

Investigating October 7: Behind reports of rumored push for a state probe

The State Comptroller's Office has been investigating and publishing timely reports on the failures of October 7 - often at odds with the military.

Protesters gather in Jerusalem near the High Court of Justice. March 19, 2025.
SUPREME COURT Justice Noam Sohlberg attends a ceremony for fallen Israeli soldiers whose burial place is unknown at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on March 6.

Dividing Israel: How politics of trust threatens inquiry into October 7 - opinion

 A hostage protest tent calling for the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, seen in Jerusalem, February 18, 2025

Gallant: First bring the hostages home, then we can deal with Hamas

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, February 7, 2025.

Israeli cabinet delays decision on October 7 inquiry by three months


Israel must have a state investigation after October 7 - opinion

An overwhelming majority of the Israeli public wants a state inquiry into the October 7 massacre, so why hasn't it been done?

ATTORNEY-GENERAL Gali Baharav-Miara and other senior officials are demanding the establishment of a state commission of inquiry, primarily to investigate conduct during the war in Gaza and possibly in Lebanon, to address claims made at the ICJ in The Hague, says the writer.

The IDF Oct 7. probes are coming out, but when will PM be probed? - analysis

While the IDF probes are a significant start in helping the nation move beyond October 7, until there is a state inquiry, it is unlikely that the nation will be able to fully turn the page.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with soldiers in southern Israel on October 14, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: IDF to internally probe October 7 massacre

The investigative team is expected to be headed by former defense minister and IDF chief of staff Lt. Gen. Shaul Mofaz.

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

Medical implement was left inside a woman for two years before discovery

The commissioners report found that the hospital had failed in its duty of care and the hospital issued a verbal apology, to be given in writing within three weeks.

 Pregnant woman (illustrative)