By Townhall Chicago News Staff
Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv demanding an independent investigation into security failures surrounding the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack, a Fox News correspondent reporting from Israel said.
The protest came days before a national election that could determine Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future, the correspondent reported.
Protesters rejected a plan by Netanyahu’s governing coalition to create a politically appointed panel to examine the security failures. They are instead calling for a fully independent commission.
“They’re demanding an independent inquiry into the security failures surrounding the October 7th Hamas attacks,” the correspondent said. “Netanyahu’s coalition rejects an independent commission, instead proposing a politically appointed panel.”
Several opposition leaders joined the demonstration, the correspondent reported, though their names were not included in the broadcast reporting available.
Fox News correspondent Deborah Valentine also reported on the rally. “Israelis rallying in Tel Aviv Saturday, showing opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,” Valentine said.
The dispute over the investigation centers on its independence from Netanyahu’s government. His coalition has proposed a panel appointed through the political process, while protesters are pressing for a commission insulated from government control.
Israel’s election remained scheduled for the coming days at the time of the broadcast, with Netanyahu’s coalition facing voters amid continued public pressure over the Oct. 7 security failures.
