Their nation at war, Israelis still demand to know: How could Oct. 7 happen?

As the Israeli government continues to grapple with the aftermath of the devastating Gaza war, a growing number of citizens are calling for accountability and transparency. Despite the ongoing conflicts with Iran and Hezbollah, a significant portion of Israelis are demanding an independent state commission of inquiry to investigate the government's handling of the Hamas attack that sparked the war. The proposed commission aims to uncover the truth behind the intelligence failures and decision-making processes that led to the surprise assault, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Israelis and Palestinians. Now, Israel's top court has granted the Netanyahu government an extension, further delaying the establishment of the inquiry, leaving many to wonder when the truth will finally come to light.

Amid wars with Iran and Hezbollah, Israelis still very much want an independent state commission of inquiry to learn the truth about the failure to prevent the Hamas attack that sparked the Gaza war. Israel’s top court has given the Netanyahu government more time.