Bibas Criticizes Government Over Lack of State Inquiry at Foreign Ministry Event
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Ofri Bibas, a relative of hostages murdered on October 7th, criticized the Israeli government for not establishing a state commission of inquiry during a Foreign Ministry event for foreign ambassadors. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar was reportedly embarrassed by the remarks. The event also featured Sa'ar's condemnation of the October 7th massacre as "genocidal barbarism" and warnings about regional threats and rising global antisemitism. Bibas called the government's inaction a "flight from responsibility."
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- Ofri Bibas criticized the government for not forming a state inquiry commission, calling it a "flight from responsibility."
- Bibas spoke at a Foreign Ministry event for foreign ambassadors, where Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar was reportedly embarrassed.
- The event highlighted the October 7th massacre and featured a film about the Bibas family, whose relatives were murdered.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar called the October 7th attack "genocidal barbarism" and warned of regional threats.
- Sa'ar also condemned the rise of global antisemitism and criticized the international community's stance towards Israel.
Ofri Bibas, whose sister-in-law Shiri and nephews Ariel and Kfir were abducted and murdered on October 7th, sharply criticized the Israeli government on Wednesday for failing to establish a state commission of inquiry. Speaking at an event hosted by the Foreign Ministry for foreign ambassadors, Bibas called the government's inaction a "flight from responsibility." Attendees reported that Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar appeared embarrassed by the criticism. Bibas emphasized the need for both Israeli and international accountability to prevent future atrocities and protect children from terrorism. The event, attended by 100 foreign ambassadors and diplomats, including Paraguay's Vice President Pedro Aliana, featured a photography exhibition and a film about the Bibas family. Notably, the Foreign Ministry invited China's ambassador, a country that has supported Hamas, but did not invite Taiwan's senior diplomat, Abby Li, who has been a strong supporter of Israel. Sa'ar addressed the October 7th massacre, describing it as "genocidal barbarism" and the largest pogrom against Jews since the Holocaust, stating that Hamas would have murdered every Jew if it had the capability. He also warned of the regional and global threat posed by Hamas, Iran, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, noting that their calls for Israel's destruction are echoing in Western cities. Sa'ar criticized the international community for imposing restrictions on Israel instead of addressing the threat, questioning what other governments would do if faced with a similar attack. He also condemned the rise of antisemitism worldwide, stating that Jews are being collectively persecuted as never before, with antisemitism becoming fashionable again.
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