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Families Demand Independent Inquiry into October 7 Hamas Attack

12/21/2025

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Polin Demands Inquiry

Jon Polin, father of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, calls for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack and says the planned probe is politically motivated.
He asserts accountability is essential and that democracy cannot have the political and diplomatic echelon investigate themselves.
Rafi Ben Shitrit, whose son died in the attack, labels the inquiry a 'smokescreen' to silence criticism and obscure responsibility.

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Netanyahu Faces Inquiry

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will lead an inquiry into his government's failures before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.
Many critics, including military leaders and families of victims, demand an independent state commission, though previous military probes acknowledged severe failures.
Netanyahu's coalition opposes the commission, arguing that a Supreme Court judge cannot be trusted.
Netanyahu has not accepted responsibility for the security lapses leading to the attacks.

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Polin Demands Inquiry

Jon Polin, father of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, calls for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack and says the planned probe is politically motivated.
He asserts accountability is essential and that democracy cannot have the political and diplomatic echelon investigate themselves.
Rafi Ben Shitrit, whose son died in the attack, labels the inquiry a 'smokescreen' to silence criticism and obscure responsibility.

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