Kibbutz Be'eri Survivor Demands State Inquiry into October 7 Massacre
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Omri Shaproni, a survivor of the Kibbutz Be'eri massacre who lost four family members, demanded a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 events. Speaking at a memorial ceremony, Shaproni described hiding children from attackers and defending his family with bare hands. He stated that understanding the truth is a moral, ethical, and security necessity and vowed not to give up on seeking answers.
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- Kibbutz Be'eri survivor Omri Shaproni demanded a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre.
- Shaproni lost four family members in the attack on Kibbutz Be'eri.
- He described hiding children in closets from attackers during the massacre.
- Shaproni stated that uncovering the truth is a moral, ethical, and security imperative.
- He vowed that survivors would not give up on seeking answers.
- The demand was made at a national memorial ceremony for October 7 victims.
Omri Shaproni, a survivor of the October 7 massacre at Kibbutz Be'eri who lost four family members, delivered an emotional speech at a national memorial ceremony organized by the "Qom" movement and families of October 7 victims. Shaproni recounted the harrowing experience of that morning, describing how his home shook and how he hid children in closets to shield them from attackers in the living room. He stated that families defended themselves with bare hands and minimal resources. "My beloved family, you should not have been murdered," he said, emphasizing the urgent need to understand what happened. Shaproni asserted that without uncovering the truth, there can be no repair or prevention of future tragedies. He stressed that the demand for an investigation should transcend political debate, calling it a moral, ethical, and security imperative. "We will not give up on the answer," he vowed.
Shaproni's call for a state commission of inquiry highlights the deep-seated need for accountability and understanding among those directly affected by the events of October 7. The ceremony, attended by families of victims, aimed to honor the fallen and amplify their demands for truth and justice.
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