Ofakim Hero Responds to TV Host's Criticism of Local Voting
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Tali Haddad, an Ofakim resident and October 7 hero, responded to TV host Dani Kushmaro's criticism of local voting patterns. Haddad defended Ofakim's residents, stating their decisions are long-term and their community is resilient. She highlighted her own actions on October 7, evacuating the wounded, and expressed confidence in the community's future choices.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ofakim hero Tali Haddad criticized TV host Dani Kushmaro's remarks on local voting.
- Haddad stated it's 'easiest to speak from an air-conditioned studio'.
- She described Ofakim's community as resilient and focused on Israel's future.
- Haddad recounted her actions helping evacuate the wounded on October 7.
- She expressed trust in Ofakim residents' electoral judgment.
Tali Haddad, a resident of Ofakim hailed as a hero for her actions on October 7, has responded to criticism from "Ulpan Shishi" host Dani Kushmaro. Kushmaro had reportedly criticized residents of the Mishor HaGafen neighborhood in Ofakim for their high voting rates for the "Netanyahu bloc." Haddad stated that Ofakim is comprised of diverse people and that their long-term perspectives are shaped by generations. She argued that it is "easiest to speak from an air-conditioned studio" and that Ofakim's community possesses great resilience, remaining consistent in their views and leadership despite the events of October 7.
Haddad recounted her experience on October 7, when she left her home with her daughter, Maytav, to help evacuate the wounded. Her son also joined the fight that day after hearing gunfire and was injured. Haddad herself used her car to transport the injured throughout the day. She emphasized that Ofakim is focused on the future of Israel for generations to come and trusts the community's judgment, as demonstrated on October 7, in their electoral choices. Haddad shared these remarks in an interview with Daniel Rot-Avneri on "Shabbat."
