Netanyahu Opens Government Inquiry Into Oct 7 Failures, Critics Call It a Self Investigation

Israel has launched a government committee to probe the Oct 7 attack, sparking backlash over independence and accountability.

Here’s what went down 👇

Read this if you’re following Israeli politics, wartime decision making or accountability disputes.

📍 What Just Happened
Netanyahu approved a government led inquiry into the failures that led to the Hamas attack on Oct 7, 2023.

The probe will be governed by a committee whose members Netanyahu will help select.
Critics say this structure undermines independence.
The inquiry will begin while the ceasefire still holds.
Formal details will be released in 45 days.

🧠 Why It Matters
The Oct 7 attack was the deadliest in Israel’s history.
How the government responds will define political accountability for years.
Netanyahu is already under pressure due to ongoing corruption charges.
Many believe the judicial overhaul attempt weakened national cohesion before the attack.
Public trust in leadership is tied directly to the independence of this investigation.

🔍 Context and History
Israel traditionally uses independent state commissions after national crises.
Military reviews have already admitted severe intelligence failures.
Hamas used more than 60 attack routes, exceeding all prior Israeli assessments.
Years of deterrence strategy and Gaza cash transfers are under new scrutiny.
Resignations across military leadership show the scale of internal fallout.

🧾 The Bottom Line
Netanyahu’s inquiry may satisfy procedural requirements but not public expectations.
Israel is grappling with whether leaders are investigating themselves.
Security failures were systemic and spanned multiple agencies.
The fight over who controls the investigation may shape Israel’s political future.
Calls for a full independent commission are not going away.

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