Oct. 7 Victims' Families Urge Vote, Face 'Traitor' Accusation
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Family members of victims from the October 7 Hamas attack urged Israelis to vote in the national election on Tuesday, gathering in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square for a moment of silence. They called for electing parties that would establish a state commission of inquiry into the massacre. Bereaved father Ruby Chen was later called a "traitor" by a voter outside a Netanya polling station. The establishment of such a commission has become a key election issue, with a poll showing public support.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Oct. 7 victims' families urged Israelis to vote in memory of the fallen.
- Families gathered at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv for a moment of silence.
- They called for electing parties committed to a state commission of inquiry.
- Bereaved father Ruby Chen was called a 'traitor' outside a Netanya polling station.
- The government under PM Netanyahu opposes a state commission of inquiry.
- A recent poll shows a majority of Israelis support a state commission.
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