Coalition Drops Final Votes on October 7 Inquiry Bill

Israel's coalition removed final votes on MK Ariel Kallner's October 7 inquiry bill from the Knesset's updated plenum agenda on Wednesday. The proposal, which passed its first reading last week, had been expected to receive its second and third readings during the coalition's final legislative push before the Knesset dissolves Friday ahead of the October 27 election. The bill would establish a national inquiry into the failures surrounding Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack through a politically appointed panel, instead of the state commission sought by opponents. No official explanation was given for the removal, and it remained unclear whether the coalition would revive the legislation before adjournment.