Israeli Party Calls for Independent October 7 Investigation Commission
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- "People of Israel" party proposes independent October 7 investigation commission.
- Commission would be elected by the next Knesset after October 27 elections.
- Retired judges would lead the commission, ensuring coalition and opposition representation.
- The party blames both coalition and opposition for the failures.
- Victim families and hostages' representatives would participate.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu has previously opposed such a commission.
The far-right "People of Israel" party, led by Ofer Winter, has proposed the establishment of a special commission to investigate the failures that led to the October 7, 2023, attack. The party asserts that the lack of a comprehensive investigation is a "disgrace to the coalition and the opposition," as both sides bear responsibility for the events.
Under the proposed mechanism, the new Knesset, following the October 27 elections, would elect a chairperson and deputy chairperson for the commission from a pool of retired judges. The two candidates receiving the most votes would assume leadership roles, ensuring representation for both the coalition and the opposition. The party claims this structure would allow for an investigation independent of the current government, preventing politicians from obstructing the fact-finding process.
Families of victims, representatives of hostages, and other affected individuals would be able to actively participate in the commission's work. The establishment of a state investigative commission has been a subject of political debate since October 7, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previously opposing such a body.
Winter stated that he would only join a government led by Netanyahu and would not serve in a cabinet formed by opposition parties.
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