US Congress Urged to Probe October 7 Failures by Families of American Victims
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Families of American citizens killed in the October 7 Hamas attack are demanding a U.S. Congressional investigation into the failures that led to the massacre, as Israel has not established a state commission of inquiry. Robi Chen, father of a fallen soldier, stated that families need to understand how the events occurred and called for action against those who financed the attack. The initiative seeks accountability beyond memorial ceremonies, with a U.S. military commander showing continued personal connection to the victims.
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- Families of American victims of the October 7 attack are demanding a U.S. Congressional inquiry into the failures.
- Robi Chen, father of fallen soldier Itai Chen, stated Israel has not established a state commission of inquiry.
- The families seek answers on the chain of failures that enabled the October 7 attack.
- Chen also called for U.S. action against those who financed Hamas's attack preparations.
- Admiral Brad Cooper, CENTCOM Commander, showed continued personal connection to the victims at a memorial.
- The demand is a family initiative, not an official U.S. government or congressional decision.
Families of American citizens killed in the Hamas attack on October 7 are calling for a U.S. Congressional inquiry into the events, citing Israel's inaction in establishing a state commission of inquiry. The demand was voiced during a special memorial ceremony at the State Department in Washington.
Robi Chen, father of fallen soldier Itai Chen, whose body was recovered from Gaza, stated, "Unfortunately, the Israeli government has not seen fit to establish a state commission of inquiry. Perhaps it is time for the United States, the American Congress, to establish an investigative committee for the American murder victims." Chen emphasized that the families seek answers not only about the events themselves but also about the chain of failures that enabled them, noting, "We have been waiting for a thousand days, the families, to understand not only what happened, but how it happened."
Chen also called for action against those who allegedly financed or aided Hamas's preparations for the attack, criticizing individuals he believes bear responsibility for continuing to operate freely in countries like Qatar and Turkey. He urged the U.S. to pursue their prosecution in the name of the American victims.
The initiative, which is not an official government or congressional decision, aims to ensure that the efforts to commemorate the victims lead to accountability. The ceremony highlighted the human aspect of families struggling for recognition, answers, and responsibility three years after the massacre. A poignant moment occurred when Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of U.S. Central Command, who had attended Itai Chen's funeral, produced the soldier's dog tag, which he had been wearing, symbolizing a continued personal connection.
This gesture underscored the personal relationships formed between the victims' families and senior U.S. officials and military personnel, relationships that persist even after the soldiers' remains have been returned and buried.
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