Hostage's Mother: Netanyahu Shares Responsibility for Hamas's Rise
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Ditzah Or, mother of released hostage Avinatan Or, stated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu bears responsibility for the failures leading to the October 7th massacre and for the ongoing war. While she believes he is responsible for the "concept" and budget flows to Hamas, she is unsure if he should resign. Or called for a comprehensive public inquiry into the failures, expressing skepticism about a commission led by Supreme Court justices. She also discussed her advocacy for defeating Hamas to secure hostage releases and her son's remarkable recovery.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Ditzah Or believes Prime Minister Netanyahu is responsible for the "concept" and budget flows to Hamas.
- Or stated Netanyahu also bears responsibility for the ongoing war and its lack of closure.
- She expressed uncertainty about whether Netanyahu should have resigned from his position.
- Or called for a public inquiry commission representing all societal segments.
- She voiced reservations about a commission headed by Supreme Court justices, citing bias.
- Or believes defeating Hamas is the only way to secure the release of all hostages.
Ditzah Or, mother of Avinatan Or, a hostage released from Hamas captivity, stated in an interview that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu bears clear responsibility for the failures leading up to the October 7th massacre. She acknowledged the difficulty of the question regarding his continued tenure while security officials resign, saying she doesn't have all the answers.
Or asserted that Netanyahu is responsible for the "concept" that led to the massacre, including the "crazy flow of budgets" to Hamas and turning a blind eye to events. She also holds him responsible for the war not yet being over and for no front being closed. However, she expressed uncertainty about whether he should have resigned.
Speaking about the need for an investigation into the failures, Or emphasized that "insane failures" occurred and that those responsible must be held accountable and systems corrected. She called for a public inquiry commission that represents all segments of society, expressing reservations about a commission headed by Supreme Court justices, whom she believes hold biased political views.
Or, who was part of the "Hope Forum" advocating for hostage release, believes that defeating Hamas is the only way to bring them home. She explained that weakening the organization to the point of having no choice would lead to the return of hostages and ensure Israel's security.
Reflecting on her son Avinatan's release after 738 days in captivity, she described his remarkable transformation from his ordeal to one of "strength, joy of life, love of people, and positive action." She spoke of the overwhelming joy of his return, noting that it still feels surreal, like waking from a nightmare.
