KNESSET: MK delivering Yarden Bibas' statement demanding an inquiry into October 7th
The debate on establishing a state commission of inquiry has been a contentious issue, with families of victims and hostages pushing for greater transparency and accountability regarding recent security failures.
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At the request of hostage survivor Yarden Bibas, MK Hili Tropper is currently delivering Jordan's painful speech to the Prime Minister during a '40 signatures' discussion.
Press release from the October Council families: 'Mr. Prime Minister, you and your government have still not taken responsibility. So many citizens are asking for forgiveness. So few politicians are asking for forgiveness. So many citizens and fighters are taking responsibility. So few government members are taking responsibility. 83% of Israeli citizens demand a state commission of inquiry, along with 1,500 families of the October Council, and I am among them. Its purpose is not personal persecution, but drawing lessons to prevent the next disaster.
Meanwhile, just outside the Knesset plenum, security personnel blocked access to the visitor gallery for families of the deceased and hostages attempting to attend today's session. The confrontation occurred as lawmakers prepared to debate the formation of a state commission of inquiry into recent events.
When questioned about the decision, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana cited capacity restrictions as the reason for limiting access, though this explanation has been met with criticism from affected families and opposition members.
The families of fallen soldiers and members of hostage families recited Kaddish outside the Knesset plenum, with some of them weeping. The scenes could move even the coldest hearts.