Thousands rally in Tel Aviv for October 7 inquiry commission

Thousands rallied at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square on Saturday to demand a state commission of inquiry into the failures surrounding the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre, with most opposition leaders in attendance. The rally, organized by the October Council of victims' families and survivors, featured addresses from opposition figures Gadi Eisenot, Naftali Bennett, and Avigdor Liberman. Speakers condemned leadership's evasion of investigation, with shouts of "Shame" erupting during remarks by Rabbi Elchanan Danino, father of murdered hostage Ori Danino. The event, titled "For Them. For Us.," honored victims, hostages, and soldiers, while speakers referenced recent casualties and bereaved families. Organizers vowed not to abandon their pursuit of truth after three years of struggle.