Hostage's Mother Blames Netanyahu for Hamas's Rise and War's Prolongation
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Ditzah Orr, mother of released hostage Avinatan Orr, blames Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for fostering Hamas and prolonging the war, though she stopped short of calling for his resignation. Orr demands a thorough investigation into the October 7th failures, opposing a commission led by Supreme Court justices due to perceived bias. She believes military pressure on Hamas was the only way to secure hostage releases and advocates for weakening the organization for Israel's long-term security. Her son Avinatan has reportedly channeled his traumatic captivity experiences into positive actions.
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- Ditzah Orr blames Prime Minister Netanyahu for fostering Hamas and prolonging the war.
- Orr demands an investigation into the October 7th failures, opposing a biased commission.
- She believes military pressure on Hamas was the only way to secure hostage releases.
- Orr opposes a commission headed by Supreme Court justices, citing political bias.
- Her son Avinatan Orr has channeled his captivity experiences into positive actions.
- The interview marks one year since Avinatan Orr's release from Hamas captivity.
Ditzah Orr, mother of Avinatan Orr, a survivor of Hamas captivity, has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of responsibility for fostering Hamas in Gaza, enabling the flow of funds to the organization, and prolonging the war. Orr stated that Netanyahu bears comprehensive responsibility for the "crazy budgets" and "turning a blind eye" to events preceding the October 7th attack, referring to the prevailing "conceptzia" or flawed understanding.
She also holds him responsible for the war's continuation when it could have been concluded, asserting that "no front is closed." However, Orr refrained from definitively stating whether Netanyahu should resign, acknowledging it as a difficult question without a clear answer. She emphasized that while security officials have resigned, she doesn't have a definitive response regarding the Prime Minister's position.
Orr strongly advocated for an investigation into the failures of October 7th, stating that there were "crazy failures" and that those responsible must be held accountable and systems corrected. She expressed opposition to a commission headed by Supreme Court justices, arguing that such a body would be biased due to the court's perceived "very biased positions belonging to one side of the political map." Orr believes a commission must represent all segments of the political spectrum to ensure an objective and truthful inquiry.
Speaking on the first anniversary of her son Avinatan's release after 738 days in captivity, Orr recalled her consistent stance during the public campaign for hostages: that military pressure on Hamas was the only way to secure their return. She believes weakening Hamas is both a means to release hostages and a measure for Israel's long-term security.
Orr also shared her son's positive adaptation to life after captivity, noting how he transformed his difficult experiences into "strengths, joy for life, love for people, and positive action." She described her own ongoing struggle to fully comprehend his return, calling it a "huge" realization that still feels surreal, like waking from a nightmare.
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