Day 974: 25 Days to Supreme Court July 1 October 7 Accountability Ruling — Kallner Bill Stalled; Accountability Crisis Deepens Amid Haredi Judicial Attack Fallout

On June 7, 2026 (Day 974 / Ceasefire Day 241), Israel entered the final 25-day countdown to the Supreme Court's July 1, 2026 deadline, by which date the government must have demonstrated a credible October 7 accountability framework or face judicial intervention. The High Court of Justice's April 27, 2026 order granting a 2-month extension was explicit: the court would rule by July 1 whether the Netanyahu government had established a constitutionally adequate investigation mechanism. As of June 7, no such mechanism exists: the coalition's Kallner inquiry bill requires three more Knesset plenum readings, has been stripped of the phrase 'full, thorough, and independent investigation' from its purpose clause, bars judges from the commission, and requires 80 Knesset members to approve each of its 6-7 members — provisions legal advisers say are designed to ensure political control rather than genuine accountability. The aftermath of the June 3-6 Haredi attack on Supreme Court Deputy President Sohlberg's home, combined with Habima Square accountability protests (June 6), Netanyahu's appointment of his personal lawyer Michael Rabello as state comptroller, and the Board of Peace's stalled $17B reconstruction funding, had converged into the deepest institutional crisis in Israel's post-October 7 history. The Beyachad alliance (Bennett-Lapid) — polling ahead of Likud in some surveys — has pledged a Day 1 state commission of inquiry. Early elections are expected within five months following the May 20 preliminary dissolution vote. 63–72% of Israelis (JPPI/Hebrew University) support an independent commission. Bereaved families continue weekly protests outside Netanyahu's residence.