No October 7 inquiry before elections, Israeli government tells High Court
Opposition politicians and bereaved families have accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of trying to ‘whitewash’ state failings in the lead up to the Hamas atrocity
Assessment
The government's refusal to hold an inquiry before elections suggests a political calculation to delay accountability. The accusation of whitewashing indicates deep distrust. Readers should watch whether the court forces an earlier inquiry or how the election campaign addresses this.