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Thousands rally in Tel Aviv for an independent inquiry into October 7
Thousands of Israelis gathered at Hostages Square on Saturday to demand an independent state inquiry into the security failures surrounding Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack. Organisers said more than 100,000 people attended, but police did not provide an independent crowd estimate. Netanyahu opposes a state commission, while opposition parties say they would establish one if elected; the election is scheduled for October 27, the report says.
Why it matters For families seeking accountability, the election could affect whether an independent inquiry is established: opposition parties promise one, while Netanyahu opposes it.