Hostage Survivor Rom Bresslavsky Vows Not to Vote for Netanyahu

Rom Bresslavsky, a survivor of the October 7th Hamas attack, has stated unequivocally that he will not vote for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming elections. Bresslavsky made these remarks during a special interview on the Knesset Channel commemorating the events of October 7th.

While acknowledging that Netanyahu bears responsibility for the failures leading to the attack, Bresslavsky argued that the blame is not solely on the Prime Minister. He asserted that the security establishment, the Shin Bet, and other security forces also share accountability. Bresslavsky expressed his view that the government is collapsing and taking the country down with it.

Discussing the societal divisions in Israel, Bresslavsky stated that unlike some other former hostages, he does not believe in the current calls for unity. He described a deep rift within Israeli society, noting that there is no true unity, only fragmentation. He also voiced pessimism about the possibility of reconciliation, believing the Israeli public has not learned from the lessons of October 7th.

Bresslavsky further commented on his feelings regarding the civilian memorial ceremony, stating he does not feel welcome there and will not attend events where he is not wanted. He alluded that this exclusion might be due to his right-wing political views, suggesting that some perceive him as unwelcome in certain memorial contexts.