The October Council, representing families who lost loved ones on October 7 and in the ensuing conflict, has strongly criticized the government's decision to back a bill for a politically appointed investigative committee instead of an independent state commission of inquiry. The group accuses the government of attempting to evade responsibility for the failures surrounding the events of October 7 and the fate of the hostages. Protesters gathered near the Prime Minister's Office, vowing not to let officials 'bury the truth' or avoid accountability. Political opposition figures have also condemned the move, calling it a deliberate attempt to manipulate the investigation and avoid genuine scrutiny.