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Court Sets July Deadline, Rejects State Commission on Oct 7

4/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

Court set July 1 deadline for framework on October 7 attack, no state commission.
Police investigated activists who tried to storm the High Court during hearing.
Families and October Council said ruling was inadequate and a state commission can reveal truth.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a commission and proposed an inquiry.
Deputy Supreme Court President Noam Sohlberg warned a commission would be costly and suggested waiting until after the election.

History

Historical Context

In late 2002 the United States created the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks, chaired by New Jersey Governor Thomas Kean, to investigate the September 11, 2001 attacks. It released a 585-page report on July 22, 2004, influencing security reforms. Israel’s Supreme Court now faces pressure from victims’ families and the October Council to form a commission probing the October 7 Hamas assault.

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Story summary

Court set July 1 deadline for framework on October 7 attack, no state commission.
Police investigated activists who tried to storm the High Court during hearing.
Families and October Council said ruling was inadequate and a state commission can reveal truth.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a commission and proposed an inquiry.
Deputy Supreme Court President Noam Sohlberg warned a commission would be costly and suggested waiting until after the election.

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