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High Court Bars Public at Oct 7 Hearing, Rebukes Government

4/24/2026

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Court barred the public from the hearing because officials feared interruptions and outbursts.
The High Court hearing on the Oct 7, 2023 attack was paused for 20 minutes after a woman tried to enter, prompting a crowd to gather.
Justices said the court can intervene in extreme cases and rebuked the government for refusing a commission.
Government lawyer Michael Rabello said a commission should wait until Israel wins the current wars.

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Story summary

Court barred the public from the hearing because officials feared interruptions and outbursts.
The High Court hearing on the Oct 7, 2023 attack was paused for 20 minutes after a woman tried to enter, prompting a crowd to gather.
Justices said the court can intervene in extreme cases and rebuked the government for refusing a commission.
Government lawyer Michael Rabello said a commission should wait until Israel wins the current wars.