Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended his government's proposal to establish a politically appointed commission of inquiry into the failures surrounding the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. In a video statement, Netanyahu argued that such an unprecedented event requires a 'special commission' and emphasized that both the government and the opposition would have equal say in appointing commission members. However, the proposed bill allows the coalition to control appointments if the opposition does not participate, raising concerns about impartiality.

Netanyahu rejected calls for an independent commission led by judicial figures, claiming that such a body would not earn broad public trust. He cited the United States' response to the September 11 attacks as a precedent for a politically appointed inquiry. Despite these arguments, polls indicate that most of the public favors an independent commission, and critics warn that the government's approach could undermine the investigation's credibility. The final mandate for the inquiry will be set by the government, further intensifying the debate over transparency and accountability.