High Court justices evacuated by security as opponents of Oct. 7 probe try to enter courtroom

Jeremy Sharon is The Times of Israel’s legal affairs and settlements reporter

Bereaved families opposing a state commission of inquiry into October 7 protest outside a hearing at the High Court in Jerusalem, April 23, 2026 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
Bereaved families opposing a state commission of inquiry into October 7 protest outside a hearing at the High Court in Jerusalem, April 23, 2026 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

The seven High Court justices in the hearing over establishing a state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7 are evacuated from the courtroom by security guards as members of the public who are against the probe try to gain entrance.

Footage from outside the courtroom shows a large crowd chanting against the court.

A court security guard enters the courtroom and tells the justices they need to stop the hearing and leave.

Video appears to show security guards scuffling with members of the public.

In a decision Wednesday night, the court closed the hearing to the public due to suspicions that there was a plan to interrupt the proceedings.

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