Father of Nova Victim Criticizes Top Security Officials for Neglect

Dudu Jarfi, father of Liel Jarfi who was murdered at the Nova music festival on October 7th, has sharply criticized former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, and former head of Military Intelligence Aharon Haliva. Jarfi stated in a recent interview that none of these senior security officials visited his home or even called him following his son's death.

Jarfi expressed particular disappointment with Halevi, claiming the former military chief only visited families where it would garner positive publicity. He recounted an instance where a grieving mother, living near Halevi, encountered him by chance eight months after her daughter's murder and Halevi had not visited her. "So don't tell me stories that Herzi Halevi went to the families of the fallen. He went to whomever it looked good for," Jarfi said.

Furthermore, Jarfi questioned the timing of renewed claims regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alleged prior knowledge of the October 7th attacks. He wondered why these allegations were surfacing now, just before elections, and asked why those aware did not speak out earlier, especially when hostages were still held in Gaza. "Now you remember before the elections?" he asked, suggesting that some were trying to cling to any last-minute opportunity.

Jarfi also criticized what he termed "left-wing people" and political forums, alleging that when he approached them for support, he was ignored. He claimed that a forum representing over 200 families affected by October 7th was told by some groups that their goal was to topple the government and that the families were not of interest to them.