Israel Considers State Inquiry into October 7 Attack on Kibbutz Be'eri, 101 Residents Killed

Jul 11, 2024, 04:02 PM

Israel is considering opening a state inquiry into the government's war decisions to determine their compliance with international law. This discussion follows the Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's call for a state commission of inquiry to investigate the October 7 Hamas attack on Kibbutz Be'eri. The IDF's probe into the attack revealed systemic failures in preparation and command, with senior officers criticizing the findings as 'consciousness engineering' and calling for accountability. The probe also found that 13 Israelis were killed, likely by Hamas militants, rather than tank fire as initially believed. Additionally, the attack resulted in 101 residents killed, 30 taken hostage, and hundreds of homes destroyed. Residents of Kibbutz Be'eri have expressed appreciation for the investigation but demand further inquiry into the events. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and other politicians have echoed calls for a comprehensive state inquiry, emphasizing the need to hold decision-makers accountable.