Fallen Soldier's Mother Calls for Unity and Wake-Up Call on Anniversary
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Galit Waldman, mother of fallen officer Major Ariel Ben Moshe, spoke on the anniversary of his death, calling for national unity and a "wake-up call" regarding discourse and rising antisemitism. She emphasized finding strength in solidarity among bereaved families and those affected by the war. Ben Moshe was killed on October 7th while leading his soldiers in combat, notably during the defense of Kibbutz Holit and an attempt to rescue a child in Re'im.
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- Galit Waldman, mother of fallen soldier Ariel Ben Moshe, called for national unity and a "wake-up call" on the anniversary of his death.
- She urged Israelis to unite and address rising global antisemitism and divisive discourse.
- Waldman found strength in solidarity among bereaved families and war survivors.
- Her son, Major Ariel Ben Moshe, was killed on October 7th while fighting terrorists.
- He was posthumously recognized for heroic actions, including leading house-to-house clearing and a rescue attempt.
- Ben Moshe died from wounds sustained while trying to save a child in Re'im.
Galit Waldman, mother of fallen officer Major Ariel Ben Moshe, shared her reflections on the anniversary of his death, emphasizing a desire to mark the day not just with sorrow but with connection and action. She told Kan Moreshet that the day is particularly poignant but expressed a wish to view it as a reminder of the importance of mutual responsibility and unity for all of Israel, transcending political divides.
Waldman highlighted the strength derived from solidarity among bereaved families and those who experienced the war's events, stating, "We are all one harness, and to connect it together." She drew a parallel to global antisemitism, suggesting, "We have received some kind of call from reality: guys, wake up. The path you have taken is not it. Not necessarily in terms of religion, but in terms of discourse."
She stressed that this call to awaken is also directed inward, including towards herself. Addressing the media, Waldman commented on the "noise" that can be filtered out, adding that "the media cannot wash its hands of it, by the way, from both sides."
Major Ariel Ben Moshe was killed on October 7th during the battle at Kibbutz Holit. Despite being wounded early in the fighting, he continued to lead his soldiers. He was instrumental in clearing houses, even volunteering as bait to draw out Hamas terrorists and expose their positions. He was critically wounded while attempting to rescue a child trapped in a safe room in Re'im, succumbing to his injuries at Soroka Medical Center.
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