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Netanyahu's Committee Faces Backlash Over Hamas Attack Probe

11/16/2025

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The Israeli government plans to establish an 'independent' committee to investigate failures surrounding Hamas's October 7 attack.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks broad public approval for the committee, despite polls favoring a state inquiry.
Critics, including opposition leaders, say the probe lacks independence and accountability and call it whitewashing.
The October Council, representing bereaved families, condemns the decision as a cover-up commission and urges a state inquiry.

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The Israeli government plans to establish an 'independent' committee to investigate failures surrounding Hamas's October 7 attack.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks broad public approval for the committee, despite polls favoring a state inquiry.
Critics, including opposition leaders, say the probe lacks independence and accountability and call it whitewashing.
The October Council, representing bereaved families, condemns the decision as a cover-up commission and urges a state inquiry.