Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:36pm on 25 Oct 2026,Sunday International
Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv on October 24, demanding government accountability and an independent inquiry into the security failures surrounding the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks. Organised by the October Council, which represents families of victims and former hostages, the demonstration took place three days before Israel’s October 27 general election. Opposition leaders, including Gadi Eisenkot, joined protesters calling for political change. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has rejected demands for an independent state commission, proposing instead a politically appointed inquiry. Opinion polls indicated a closely contested election, with neither major bloc projected to secure a parliamentary majority.
