Bereaved families back compromise framework to probe Oct. 7 failings

‘A breakthrough unlike anything I’ve seen,’ says mother of slain hostage

- + By KESHET NEEV

Bereaved families supported anew proposed framework for an October 7 commission of inquiry, which offers what they describe as a comprehensive compromise amid the deadlock over who should lead the probe.

The proposal was initiated by the Shover Shivyon (“tiebreaker”) civic organization and was announced on Monday. Iris Haim, mother of slain hostage Yotam Haim, said it was “a breakthrough unlike anything I’ve seen.”

Prof. Nitzan Censor from the organization said the proposal may provide a final opportunity to establish a broadly trusted body to investigate the attacks.

“The appointment of the commission members is currently the most critical issue,” he explained.

The organization proposes establishing a four-member appointing committee composed of representatives from the government, the Supreme Court, the coalition, and the opposition. This four-person body would be required to unanimously appoint the five members of the commission, which would be headed by a retired Supreme Court or District Court judge.