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Committee Proposed to Scrutinize Israel's October 7 Response

2/24/2026

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The Shover Shivyon civic organization proposes a four-member committee to appoint five commission members, led by a retired judge, to scrutinize the Israeli government's handling of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.
Bereaved families and hundreds of Likud members back the proposal and urge adoption before upcoming elections.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes judicial oversight of the investigation.
Supporters say consensus is needed to prevent future disasters.

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The Shover Shivyon civic organization proposes a four-member committee to appoint five commission members, led by a retired judge, to scrutinize the Israeli government's handling of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.
Bereaved families and hundreds of Likud members back the proposal and urge adoption before upcoming elections.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes judicial oversight of the investigation.
Supporters say consensus is needed to prevent future disasters.