High-profile case8/19/2026

Attorney General Proposed That the High Court of Justice Postpone the Hearing on the October 7 Commission of Inquiry

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara proposed waiting until the formation of the next government before deciding on the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7. However, she emphasized that the delay is already jeopardizing the effectiveness of the future investigation and the preservation of evidence.

Key facts

•Court hearing the matter: High Court of Justice
•Subject: Commission to investigate the events of October 7
•Election: 26th Knesset
•Delay: Approximately two years and ten months
•The petition numbers are not specified in the source
•The court's decision is not provided in the source

The Attorney General's Position

In response to petitions filed with the High Court of Justice, Baharav-Miara stated that a state commission of inquiry is capable of ensuring a professional, effective, and independent investigation. In her assessment, the exceptional nature of the events of October 7 and the war that followed them justifies and even requires the establishment of a commission that can establish the facts, draw lessons, and, if necessary, determine personal responsibility.

Why Waiting Was Proposed

Despite the urgency of the investigation, the Attorney General noted that the country is already in the election period for the 26th Knesset. In view of the principles of restraint that apply to a transitional government's exercise of its powers, she proposed allowing the next government to examine the issue and make a decision.

The Risk of Losing Evidence

According to Baharav-Miara's position, approximately two years and ten months have passed since the outbreak of the war, but the Government of Israel has yet to determine the format of the investigation or when it will begin. She warned that such an exceptional delay could reduce the effectiveness of the future inquiry and cause evidentiary harm.

The Petitioners' Objections

The Movement for Quality Government in Israel, which is participating in the High Court of Justice proceedings, argued that it is impossible to simultaneously recognize the necessity of the commission, warn of the harm caused by the delay, and propose waiting once again. The "October Council" also argues that the absence of a state commission of inquiry is leading to the loss of evidence. The High Court of Justice's decision itself and the petition numbers are not specified in the source.

What this means for you

At this stage, according to the source, a state commission of inquiry has not yet been established and no final decision has been made. For the affected families and other residents of Israel, an additional delay means a later examination of the circumstances of the events, the conclusions, and possible personal responsibility, as well as a risk that some of the evidence will be lost.

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