Establishment of a State Commission of Inquiry into the Events of October 7 and the Swords of Iron War Bill

What does the bill do?

The proposal establishes a five-member state commission of inquiry headed by a chair to be appointed by the President of the Supreme Court, with appropriate representation of both sexes. The commission will investigate decisions in the diplomatic and security sphere that preceded the outbreak of the war, including the readiness assessments of security and state bodies, the systems' handling during the events and compliance with obligations under international law. The commission will operate under the Commissions of Inquiry Law of 1968 with the necessary changes, will submit a report to the government, and will receive a budget of 5 million shekels and 15 staff positions. Its work will begin within seven days of the law's publication.