Will Israelis ever find out what failures led to October 7 rampage?

Three years have passed since the October 7 attacks, and Israel remains without a state commission of inquiry. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attributes blame to various elements of the security apparatus, excluding himself, while his opponents hold him accountable. A state commission would provide the broadest scope and power to investigate, independent of political leadership, and could potentially hold Netanyahu directly responsible.

Critics argue that Israel's obsession with security demands such an investigation following the deadliest day in its history. Despite the delay, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara acknowledges the potential negative impact of postponement on the investigation's effectiveness and evidence preservation. However, she suggests postponing the issue until after the election, fearing the process might undermine the vote.

Haaretz, a prominent Israeli news outlet, has published expert testimony warning that the effectiveness of a state commission might diminish over time. A campaigner for such an investigation cautions that a delay provides perpetrators time to prepare their testimony and potentially conceal evidence. As the country grapples with the trauma and anger surrounding the attacks, a Gaza ceasefire has been reached, though Israel continues attacks on Gaza, all hostages have been returned, and nearly all senior security officials have resigned. However, no answers have been found to date.