"The Israeli prime minister will be heading the inquiry into his own government's failings ahead of the Hamas-led attacks. The news that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be heading the inquiry into his own government's failings ahead of the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, has drawn sharp criticism from many across Israel. Calls for a state commission of inquiry, to be led by a sitting or retired Supreme Court justice, have been omnipresent since the attacks."
"However, on Thursday, the Prime Minister's Office announced that Netanyahu would instead be pushing ahead with legislation to establish a politically-appointed inquiry, with him at the helm, with parliament Speaker Amir Ohana, a close ally of the prime minister, expected to play a key role in selecting its members. The plan outlines a body of six members, who would choose a chair from within the group."
Senior military figures, families of those killed or taken captive, and public polls have demanded a state commission led by a sitting or retired Supreme Court justice capable of holding the government to account. Netanyahu has resisted an official investigation, arguing that overseeing the war on Gaza, which has killed more than 70,000 people since October 2023, must take priority. The Prime Minister's Office announced legislation for a politically-appointed six-member inquiry with Netanyahu at the helm and Speaker Amir Ohana playing a key role in selecting members. The government said it would seek cross-party backing, while an expected opposition boycott could allow Ohana to appoint its representatives.
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