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Israel Rejects Independent Probe into Hamas Attack, Sparks Outcry

12/28/2025

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Israel's parliament approved a government-empowered inquiry into the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, rejecting an independent probe.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition voted to advance a bill letting parliament members select inquiry panel members.
Critics argue this undermines the 1968 Commissions of Inquiry Law.
Families of victims, including Eyal Eshel and Jon Polin, oppose the move.
Surveys indicate strong public support for an independent investigation into the attack.

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Israel's parliament approved a government-empowered inquiry into the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, rejecting an independent probe.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition voted to advance a bill letting parliament members select inquiry panel members.
Critics argue this undermines the 1968 Commissions of Inquiry Law.
Families of victims, including Eyal Eshel and Jon Polin, oppose the move.
Surveys indicate strong public support for an independent investigation into the attack.