Father of October 7 Victim Accuses Israel of Deception, Demands Truth
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Eyal Eshel, father of fallen soldier Roni Eshel, accused Israeli authorities of deception regarding the October 7 Hamas attack and demanded a full investigation. He revealed receiving death threats for his criticism and stated that warnings from soldiers at the Nahal Oz base were ignored before the attack. Eshel is pushing for a state commission of inquiry, an initiative opposed by Prime Minister Netanyahu, to uncover the truth and drive national change.
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- Eyal Eshel accused Israeli authorities of deceiving families of soldiers killed on October 7.
- His daughter, Roni Eshel, was among 16 soldiers killed at the Nahal Oz military base.
- Eshel stated that warnings from female soldiers about impending attacks were ignored.
- He has received death threats for his criticism of the government's actions.
- Eshel advocates for a state commission to investigate the October 7 events.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes the establishment of such a commission.
Eyal Eshel, the father of Roni Eshel, a soldier killed during the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, at the Nahal Oz military base, has accused Israeli authorities and military leadership of repeatedly deceiving the families of the fallen. The Times of Israel reported on Eshel's statements, made at a "Law and Lies" conference in Tel Aviv, where he also revealed receiving death threats due to his criticism of the government.
Eshel stated that his daughter was among 16 soldiers from an intelligence unit who died at the base. He claimed that before the attack, young women serving there had repeatedly warned about terrorist preparations, but their concerns were ignored. "No one came to their aid because they were deceived," Eshel asserted, adding that he believes families continue to face deception today.
He also detailed online harassment and death threats he received, primarily from government supporters critical of his stance. While police identified one individual who threatened him and questioned them, the outcome was a temporary restraining order preventing the person from approaching the family's home for 21 days.
Eshel expressed concern over the spread of disinformation and fake news over the past three years, noting the situation is not improving. He is advocating for a state commission to investigate the events of October 7, an initiative opposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eshel believes such an investigation is crucial to uncovering the truth and initiating significant changes in the country, stating, "The mirror is broken; it cannot be repaired, it must be replaced."
He urged voters to support politicians committed to truth and pledged to continue informing the international community about the failures of October 7. Earlier reports indicated that IDF forces had found signs of Hamas preparations for attacks on Israel.
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