Grief and a Call for Truth: Survivor Demands Investigation into October 7 Failures
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Omri Shaproni, a survivor who lost family in the October 7 attack on Kibbutz Be'eri, spoke at a national memorial ceremony. He described the collapse of state systems and the shattering of public trust on that day. Shaproni called for a thorough investigation into the events to uncover the truth, stating it is necessary for healing and preventing future disasters. His plea was met with widespread applause.
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- Omri Shaproni, a survivor of the Kibbutz Be'eri massacre, called for an investigation into the October 7 failures.
- Shaproni lost family members in the attack and described the collapse of state systems and public trust.
- He emphasized that uncovering the truth is essential for rebuilding trust and preventing future tragedies.
- His speech at a national memorial ceremony for "Komu" and October 7 families received a standing ovation.
- Shaproni also acknowledged the bravery of fighters and civilians who provided aid during the attack.
Omri Shaproni, a co-founder of the "Komu" movement and a survivor who lost family members in the October 7 massacre at Kibbutz Be'eri, delivered an emotional address at a national memorial ceremony. He spoke of the collapse of systems and the shattering of trust in the state on that day, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation into the events.
Shaproni, whose relatives Lial Vinai, Avia, and Ayala Hatzroni were murdered at Kibbutz Be'eri, directly addressed his deceased family. "My dear family, you did not have to be murdered. None of you. You were alone. Defenseless... and I could not help either," he stated, recounting his feelings of helplessness and the profound loss of faith.
He described the morning of October 7 as a time when "the systems collapsed, the state did not function." Shaproni recalled the long hours spent in a safe room, during which "the trust that was our anchor shattered into pieces." Despite the devastation, he also acknowledged the bravery of fighters and civilians who rushed to help, noting, "fighters sought engagement, broke through, and finally arrived. Civilians stepped up with all their heart and we felt the full force of Israeli mutual responsibility."
However, Shaproni stressed that mutual responsibility alone is insufficient. "To rebuild trust, we also need the truth. We must know what happened. Without investigating the truth, we cannot fix things. And we cannot ensure this will not happen again," he declared. His call for an investigation was met with a standing ovation and applause from the large audience.
The ceremony was organized by "Komu" and families of those killed on October 7.
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