Netanyahu Faces Delays in October 7 Inquiry Decision Amid Legislative Priorities
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly delaying a decision on establishing an inquiry committee into the October 7 massacre, despite a High Court deadline of July 1 to present a framework for investigation. The government and coalition have not advanced any significant action towards forming the committee, with sources indicating a strategy of postponement until a last-minute decision by Netanyahu. The coalition has rejected the idea of a state commission of inquiry, citing distrust in the High Court, and has also dismissed compromise proposals. Instead, a bill by MK Ariel Kallner of Likud to create a parity inquiry committee with representatives from both the coalition and opposition has been proposed. However, this bill has seen little progress, having been discussed only four times and remaining stagnant since February. The government is prioritizing other legislative matters, such as splitting the attorney general's role and prosecuting Nukhba terrorists, over the inquiry bill. 
