{
  "id": 10748666,
  "title": "Has Netanyahu's postponement of a state commission of inquiry into October 7 backfired? - analysis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/has-netanyahus-postponement-of-a-state-commission-of-inquiry-into",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T18:18:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-910111"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu postponed a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 attack, arguing it would be long and divisive. However, not initiating an inquiry has left lingering questions. Egypt and the UAE warned Netanyahu of an impending attack before it happened, details remain disputed, and Netanyahu accused former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar of knowing about warnings. Netanyahu and Bar are engaging in a political argument through statements, media reports, and threats of lawsuits, leaving the public to judge conflicting claims without a full record. Without a commission, the campaign focuses on speculation about what happened before the attack. Netanyahu wants to move the election focus from October 7's failures to his actions since then, highlighting his experience, resolve, and the ongoing threats. However, the recent reports about the period leading up to October 7 dominate the agenda, making it difficult for Netanyahu to avoid questions about his actions before the attack.",
  "summary": "The difficulty with postponing an inquiry is that postponement does not end the questions. It leaves them hanging, waiting for someone else to answer them.",
  "key_points": [
    "Netanyahu postponed inquiry into October 7 attack, citing length and division.",
    "Egypt and UAE warned Netanyahu of impending attack before it happened.",
    "Netanyahu and former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar engaged in political argument over warnings."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Netanyahu files libel suit against Haaretz following exposé on explicit warning before October 7",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/netanyahu-files-libel-suit-against-haaretz-following-expose-on",
        "published": "2026-09-29T16:12:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Netanyahu says he filed libel lawsuits over October 7 warning allegations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/netanyahu-says-he-filed-libel-lawsuits-over-october-7-warning",
        "published": "2026-09-29T19:00:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}