Hostage Survivor Accuses Netanyahu of Opposing Inquiry

Gadi Moses, an 80-year-old survivor of Hamas captivity, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of opposing a state inquiry into the October 7th massacre because he "knows exactly what happened." Moses, who was held in Gaza for 482 days after being abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz and was released in the third hostage deal, made the remarks on the "Ha'Boqer Ha'Zeh" program on Kan News.

Moses also discussed the difficult and complex rehabilitation process for former hostages, stating that "it is possible and necessary to rehabilitate." He highlighted a significant lack of professional expertise both in Israel and globally to treat such profound trauma, noting that there is no established protocol and that professionals are learning as they go. He specifically mentioned the challenge of treating a community where 65 out of 100 members suffered losses, stating, "They don't know how to handle this."

Regarding future plans for Gaza and a potential political solution with the Palestinians, Moses expressed skepticism about achieving peace but stressed the need to discuss the future. He stated that "both sides need leadership" and dismissed the slogan "there is no one to make peace with" as empty.

Moses also voiced deep disappointment with Netanyahu, contrasting the Prime Minister's meeting with passengers of a Fly Dubai flight who saved lives with his own prolonged wait. "I, who sat in captivity for 482 days, have to wait three years to wait to wait for a meeting with him. I am very disappointed," Moses said.

Another report mentioned Moses's disbelief in the rhetoric of "we will eliminate Hamas," and a separate comment from Saguy Dekel Chen noted that "there are things related to the disaster that induce anxiety."