Bereaved Father Slams Netanyahu, Demands State Inquiry
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Rafi Ben Shitrit, father of a soldier killed on October 7th and a political candidate, stated that his grief does not exempt him from public scrutiny. He criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's policies and called for a state commission of inquiry, rejecting partisan labels. Ben Shitrit also advocated for equal conscription and warned that the current coalition's re-election threatens the future of the Zionist project.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Bereaved father Rafi Ben Shitrit criticized PM Netanyahu's policies and called for accountability.
- Ben Shitrit rejected attempts to politicize the demand for a state commission of inquiry.
- He advocated for a uniform conscription law and stripping rights from draft dodgers.
- Ben Shitrit warned that the current coalition's victory threatens the Zionist enterprise.
- He recounted being denied entry to a Knesset plenum discussion.
Rafi Ben Shitrit, a bereaved father and political figure, stated that his grief does not grant him immunity from difficult questions. In a pointed interview on the "HaKol Politiki" podcast, Ben Shitrit, whose son Elorai was killed on October 7th, asserted that bereaved parents who enter public life should be open to scrutiny. He criticized what he termed a "despicable practice of divide and conquer" in the current political climate, emphasizing his commitment to preventing future tragedies and honoring the fallen.
Ben Shitrit, a founder of the October Council, addressed the demand for a state commission of inquiry, rejecting attempts to label it as a left-wing initiative. He argued that the call for such a commission is a demand for accountability, not a partisan issue. Ben Shitrit directly blamed Prime Minister Netanyahu for the "political conception" that led to the current situation, stating that Netanyahu failed to decisively defeat Hamas or Hezbollah. He also criticized the Likud party for losing its values and prioritizing political survival over national interests.
Furthermore, Ben Shitrit advocated for a uniform conscription law for all citizens and the revocation of civil rights for draft dodgers. He revealed that his attempts to meet with Aryeh Deri regarding the inquiry commission were ignored and recounted an incident where Knesset ushers prevented him and his colleagues from the October Council from attending a plenum discussion. Ben Shitrit vowed to gain access to the plenum, stating, "Whoever didn't want me in the stands will get me in the plenum." He clarified his motivation is not revenge but a desire for the country to return to sanity and a fight for his values.
Looking ahead, Ben Shitrit issued a stark warning about the upcoming elections, asserting that another victory for the current coalition poses a significant threat to the future of the Zionist enterprise. Reflecting on his son Elorai's potential views on his political path, Ben Shitrit shared that Elorai would have encouraged him to stand and fight for truth and justice, and specifically to pursue his political goals with full force, mentioning Liberman in this context.
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