Oct. 7 alternative inquiry bill will reach first reading Monday, gov’t tells High Court
The Knesset would first seek to appoint a six-member panel with the support of 80 MKs, though the revisions also allow the commission to operate with as few as three members
Assessment
The government is pushing forward with an alternative inquiry bill for the October 7 attacks, setting up a legislative showdown. The requirement for 80 MKs to appoint a six-member panel may be a bid for consensus, but allowing a three-member commission could enable a more controlled investigation. The High Court's involvement signals that the legal and political battles over accountability are far from over.