Israeli Attorney General Advises Supreme Court to Let Next Government Decide on War Inquiry Committee

The Israeli Attorney General submitted a position to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, recommending that the decision to establish a state-appointed commission of inquiry into the recent war be deferred until after the formation of the next government following the upcoming elections for the 26th Knesset. The elections are scheduled for October 26, and Israel is currently in an election period. The Attorney General emphasized that a state commission is the appropriate framework for conducting a professional, effective, and independent investigation to uncover the truth, draw lessons, and assign personal responsibility where applicable.

The submission noted that nearly two years and ten months have passed since the outbreak of the war, yet the current government has not decided on the investigation's format or the process for learning from the events. This delay could harm the inquiry's effectiveness and cause evidentiary damage. However, given the limited time before the elections, it is unlikely the current government will make a decision on this matter.

Citing Supreme Court rulings on caretaker governments during election periods, the Attorney General argued that the incoming government should address the issue. The proposal requests the court to allow the state to submit an updated position shortly after the new government is established. This means the Supreme Court case will not prompt an immediate decision by the current government, and the matter will be revisited post-election.