Government Sets July 6 Vote for October 7 Inquiry Bill

The government told the High Court that its alternative October 7 inquiry bill is expected to pass a first Knesset reading on Monday, July 6, while asking for another 30 days to update the court in petitions demanding a state commission of inquiry. The proposal would create a state-national commission to investigate the Hamas-led October 7 massacre, the war and the failures that preceded them; the current committee text starts with six members but allows work with as few as three. Supporters argue a Knesset-based framework can win broader public legitimacy, while critics warn politicians may shape an inquiry into their own conduct. Israel owes the murdered, the rescued and the soldiers a serious investigation that draws lessons and preserves public trust.