The Israeli government informed the High Court of Justice on Wednesday that nearly three years after the October 7, 2023 massacre, it has not yet completed legislation for a commission of inquiry, and asked the court not to intervene, according to ynet.
On Wednesday, the government submitted its response to the High Court of Justice regarding the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the October 7, 2023 massacre. According to a report by ynet, the government stated that it has not yet completed the legislation for such a commission, nearly three years after the attack, and urged the court not to intervene in the matter.
The filing comes after the High Court previously required the government to provide an update on the inquiry by the fast of Tisha B'Av, as The Zioneer reported on July 12. The government's response appears to acknowledge the delay while arguing against judicial intervention.
The issue of the inquiry has been a major political flashpoint. The government has advanced a bill for a political commission of inquiry, which critics argue would lack independence and accountability. Opposition leaders have called for a state commission of inquiry, and victim families have expressed frustration over the delays. The High Court is now expected to rule on the government's request.
2 developments
- DevelopingGovernment required to update High Court on October 7 inquiry by Tisha B'Av, source says
- StrongHigh Court accepts petitions against State Comptroller's Oct 7 probe, rules it ultra vires
- DevelopingKnesset committee approves bill for political commission of inquiry into October 7 massacre
- StrongKnesset debates bill for political commission of inquiry into October 7 as MKs spar over composition
Source and signal
- Internal intake