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Netanyahu Delays State Commission on October 7 Events

2/10/2025

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet has delayed a crucial decision on a state commission to investigate the October 7 events for three months. Netanyahu asserted that only the elected government holds the power to decide the war's outcome. While Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar championed the commission, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi raised concerns about the integrity of the investigators.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet has delayed a crucial decision on a state commission to investigate the October 7 events for three months. Netanyahu asserted that only the elected government holds the power to decide the war's outcome. While Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar championed the commission, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi raised concerns about the integrity of the investigators.