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0404Politics

Hostage Survivor Slams "Kumu" Movement's Political Ceremony

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Hebrew · Sole source

Rom Barslavsky, a survivor of the October 7th Hamas attack and captivity, criticized the "Kumu" movement for not allowing him to speak at their three-year commemoration ceremony. Barslavsky questioned the decision, noting the event's significant funding and his status as a returning hostage. The ceremony marks three years since the October 7th massacre.

The story in 4 lines · by baba

  • Hostage survivor Rom Barslavsky criticized the "Kumu" movement for barring him from speaking at a ceremony.
  • Barslavsky questioned why he was excluded from the political event, noting its substantial investment.
  • The ceremony marked three years since the October 7th Hamas attack and massacre.
  • Barslavsky is speaking out during his first year back in Israel since his abduction.

Rom Barslavsky, a survivor of the October 7th Hamas attack and captivity, has publicly criticized the "Kumu" movement for excluding him from speaking at their political ceremony commemorating three years since the massacre. Barslavsky expressed his frustration, questioning why he was not invited to share his experience, especially as it is his first year back in Israel since being abducted.

He highlighted the significant financial investment in the event, contrasting it with the decision to deny a voice to a hostage survivor. Barslavsky's remarks were made in the context of the three-year anniversary of the October 7th events, a date marked by various commemorations and reflections.

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