Hostage Survivor's Son Defends Her Right to Speak Freely
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- Yizhar Lifshitz defends his mother's right to express all opinions.
- He believes Israel must maintain morality and strategic thinking.
- Lifshitz criticizes the lack of investigation into the October 7th events.
- He highlights his mother's past as a peace advocate.
- He acknowledges disagreeing with some of his mother's statements.
Yizhar Lifshitz, son of Yocheved Lifshitz, a survivor of Hamas captivity, stated that while he doesn't agree with everything his mother says, she is entitled to express her views. He argued that her past actions, including founding a kibbutz in a dangerous area in 1956 and raising a family there as peace advocates, give her the right to speak her mind. Lifshitz acknowledged being shocked by his mother's statement that Miriam Adelson was responsible for the return of hostages, but emphasized her right to say it.
He stressed the importance of maintaining humanity and adhering to laws even during conflict. "When we behave like the other side, the other side will win," he stated, adding that Israel's moral compass and capacity for strategic thinking, rather than revenge, are its true defenses. He believes in acting out of strategic thought on how to coexist.
Lifshitz also criticized the lack of investigation into the events of October 7th, suggesting that personal issues are hindering a proper inquiry. He questioned why it took so long for help to arrive at his parents' kibbutz, Nir Oz, after the massacre, rape, and kidnapping of the elderly occurred. He believes the failure was not just in the initial hours but in the overall lack of functioning and accountability.
