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Critics Slam Government's Proposed Panel on Hamas Attack

10/20/2025

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Opposition lawmakers and bereaved families accuse the government of evading responsibility by proposing a government panel to investigate October 7, 2023 Hamas invasion.
Critics say the panel would lack impartiality.
Its members would be chosen by the government, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Recent reports indicate the government may appoint Yosef Elron, retired Supreme Court judge, to lead the investigation.

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Story summary

Opposition lawmakers and bereaved families accuse the government of evading responsibility by proposing a government panel to investigate October 7, 2023 Hamas invasion.
Critics say the panel would lack impartiality.
Its members would be chosen by the government, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Recent reports indicate the government may appoint Yosef Elron, retired Supreme Court judge, to lead the investigation.