Netanyahu Releases His Answers to State Comptroller’s October 7 Investigation

Netanyahu Releases His Answers to State Comptroller’s October 7 Investigation

On February 5, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly released a 55-page document containing his responses to questions from State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman as part of the ongoing review into the October 7, 2023, attacks. The document includes answers Netanyahu provided during a December 25, 2025 meeting with the comptroller and addresses security preparations and strategic decisions made before and during the events of October 7. The responses were submitted against the backdrop of legal challenges that had previously led the High Court of Justice to temporarily halt aspects of the comptroller’s investigation. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

In his statements accompanying the release, Netanyahu reiterated that he answered pointed questions from the comptroller’s team and expressed concern over the timing of the High Court’s interim order that paused parts of the investigation shortly after his meeting. The prime minister included transcripts from cabinet meetings and situational assessments from the years leading up to October 7 as part of his defence. Netanyahu also portrayed security chiefs and political rivals as having opposed more aggressive actions against militant threats prior to the attacks, according to released excerpts. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

The release of the responses came amid continued public and political debate over accountability for the October 7 events, with different branches of government and civil society advocating for comprehensive inquiries. Members of the Knesset and the public continued to focus on the need for clarity regarding command decisions and intelligence assessments that preceded the attacks, while legal actions regarding the proper scope and authority of investigation bodies remained unresolved. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}