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AG Proposes Postponing October 7 Commission Until New Government

8/20/2026

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Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara proposed postponing the October 7 massacre commission until a new government forms.
Movement for Quality Government condemned the postponement, warning it could damage the investigation.
Government told the High Court it cannot finish commission legislation because of the Knesset schedule and election recess.
Polls show 46% favor a state commission, 40% a national committee, 15% want delay until war ends.

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Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara proposed postponing the October 7 massacre commission until a new government forms.
Movement for Quality Government condemned the postponement, warning it could damage the investigation.
Government told the High Court it cannot finish commission legislation because of the Knesset schedule and election recess.
Polls show 46% favor a state commission, 40% a national committee, 15% want delay until war ends.