In the heart of Tel Aviv, thousands gathered at HaBima Square to demand the creation of a full-state commission of inquiry into the October 7 2023 attack. The rally featured bereaved families, hostages’ relatives and opposition figures who argued that only a formal, high-level investigation can hold government and military officials accountable.
During the demonstration protesters placed a “Wall of Truth” in the square and invited visitors to write unanswered questions—such as “Who knew?” and “Which commanders ignored warnings?”—that they say only a state commission can address.
Despite mounting public pressure, the government has so far proposed only a ministerial-level committee rather than the independent commission demanded by the protesters. The gathering symbolizes continued frustration over perceived lapses in security and leadership during the devastating attack.
