The Winograd Commission

The Winograd Commission was an independent inquiry established by Israel in 2000 to investigate the failures of its intelligence community before the 2000 Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations. Specifically, it examined how Israeli intelligence did not foresee or prevent the outbreak of the Second Intifada, a violent Palestinian uprising. The commission analyzed intelligence gathering, analysis processes, and decision-making to identify shortcomings. Its findings aimed to improve Israel’s security and intelligence operations, highlighting the importance of better coordination and assessment to prevent similar surprises in the future.