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Israel's High Court Freezes Probe Amid Political Turmoil

1/7/2026

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Netanyahu Criticizes Opposition

Israel's High Court froze a state watchdog's probe into the October 7 Hamas attack over interviewee rights.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the opposition for obstructing a commission of inquiry.
Polls show declining support for a state commission, especially among right-wing Israelis, with rising support for a government-appointed probe.
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid accused Netanyahu of evading accountability for the attack.

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Netanyahu Proposes Inquiry

Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, is a major failure in Israel's military and intelligence history.
The assault surprised Israeli authorities, resulting in 1,200 deaths and 250 captives taken to Gaza.
Despite the conflict and a fragile cease-fire, Israel proposes legislation to establish an inquiry into the attack.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there is public support for the inquiry, while the opposition disagrees.

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Netanyahu Criticizes Opposition

Israel's High Court froze a state watchdog's probe into the October 7 Hamas attack over interviewee rights.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the opposition for obstructing a commission of inquiry.
Polls show declining support for a state commission, especially among right-wing Israelis, with rising support for a government-appointed probe.
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid accused Netanyahu of evading accountability for the attack.

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