October 7 Commission of Inquiry

Liberman's unified strategy is key for state-oriented Zionist bloc's victory in elections - opinion

To the attention of all my colleagues in the opposition: Only a firm decision by all of us to adhere to these principles and maintain a bloc-wide strategy will bring us a clear and decisive victory.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026
Attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on September 30, 2025.

A-G proposes delaying Oct. 7 inquiry decision as government 'hasn't established one anyway'

MK Tally Gotliv attends a hearing on petitions against the government’s dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, December 1, 2025.

The Likud primary: Trolling as a way to gain support – opinion

Businessman and CEO of grocery chain AM:PM, Shirel Hogeg, with Yashar! party leader Gadi Eisenkot.

Israel elections: Businessman, AM:PM CEO Shirel Hogeg joins Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party


'Hero of Kibbutz Alumim': Israel reacts to news of final hostage Ran Gvili's return

Leaders across Israel paid tribute as the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili were brought home, closing the chapter of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

Itzik Gvili, father of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, places his hands on the coffin containing his son's remains, January 26, 2026.

Attorney-General: Govt refusal of Oct. 7 inquiry is harming truth-finding and accountability

“The government is causing serious damage to the possibility of reaching the truth regarding the events of October 7,” reads the A-G written position.

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on September 30, 2025.

Gov’t tells High Court it lacks authority to order state inquiry into October 7 failures

The government told Israel’s High Court of Justice it has no authority to compel a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures, citing separation of powers.

High Court Justice; illustrative.

Israel's opposition leaders boycott Knesset debates advancing political probe into October 7

Opposition leaders said the legislation would create a "whitewash committee," allowing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid taking responsibility for failures surrounding the attacks.

YAIR LAPID speaking at the Knesset next to Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana, in Jerusalem, December 24, 2025

President Herzog’s response to PM Netanyahu’s request for a pardon: A proposal - opinion

'I am open to considering a request for pardon if a new submission acknowledges some guilt that would restore trust to the judiciary or a statement that upholds the legitimacy of state institutions.'

US President Donald Trump enters the Knesset with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in October 2025, in Jerusalem.

Rebranding Zionism, unifying Jews: Rabbi Doron Perez on his plans as WZO president - interview

JEWISH WORLD AFFAIRS: Rabbi Doron Perez, in his role as WZO president, aims to unify Jews and rebrand Zionism as a force for good

‘THE WORLD Zionist Organization is an ideal platform to play a unifying role.’ WZO President Rabbi Doron Perez holds a picture of his son Daniel, a tank commander who fell in battle on October 7, and whose body had been abducted into Gaza until finally being returned in a ceasefire deal in October.

Post-October 7, coalition more concerned with controlling the systems than addressing recovery

More than two years after October 7, the governing coalition continues to advance sweeping institutional reforms, while legislation addressing recovery, reserve burdens, and accountability lags.

A PLENUM session at the Knesset.

Shaare Zedek Medical Center opens new center for reservists, first responders

The Resilience Center’s professional team, headed by psychiatrist Dr. Jennie Goldstein, who is its medical director, includes therapists from various fields.

Silber family members with Shaare Zedek Medical Center staff.

October 7 investigation: High Court freezes core State Comptroller audits, seeks clarification

The court ruled that State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman must suspend his probes into the October 7 failures, as lawmakers move to establish a political commission of inquiry.

Matanyahu Englman

Herzog opposes coalition's Oct. 7 commission of inquiry, calls for state investigation

"The terrible disaster of October 7, and the failure that led to it, must be investigated in depth and in a national manner," Herzog said.

President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak at an event at the President's residence in Jerusalem, May 1, 2025