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Held hostage father Yehuda Cohen protests outside PM’s residence, demands state inquiry

The Zioneer Intelligence DeskUpdated 06:57
Held hostage father Yehuda Cohen protests outside PM’s residence, demands state inquiry

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TL;DR

Yehuda Cohen, father of hostage Nimrod Cohen, staged a dawn protest outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem on Thursday, criticizing the failure to establish a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 attack. Cohen arrived at 6:29 AM.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Yehuda Cohen, father of hostage Nimrod Cohen, on Thursday morning held a dawn protest outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's official residence in Jerusalem, calling for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 attack. Cohen arrived at 6:29 AM, in what he framed as a demand for accountability and transparency.

The protest, reported by journalist Inbar Tvizer, adds to a growing chorus of hostage families and bereaved parents pressing for a full state probe. Last week, Yael Adar — mother of Tamir Adar, who was killed on October 7 and whose body was returned in a hostage deal — also called for a state commission of inquiry.

As of now, no state commission of inquiry has been formed. The government has faced sustained criticism from families and opposition lawmakers over the delay, with many arguing that only a state-level body can provide a comprehensive investigation. The issue remains a flashpoint in Israeli political discourse.

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