Former Hostage Demands Change, Criticizes Arab Party Leaders
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
A former hostage stated that the election results show a public demand for change and a lack of confidence in the current government. She criticized Arab party leaders for not designating Hamas as a terrorist organization. The former captive also recounted her experience on October 7th. Separately, Gadi Eisenkot's refusal to serve under Prime Minister Netanyahu was mentioned.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former hostage believes election results show a demand for change and no confidence in the government.
- She criticized Arab party leaders for not defining Hamas as a terrorist organization.
- The former captive recounted her experience during the October 7th Hamas attack.
- Gadi Eisenkot reportedly refuses to serve under Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- The Likud party criticized the Chair of the Election Committee, Solberg.
A former Hamas hostage, identified only as "survivor of captivity," stated in a radio interview that the recent election results signify a public "vote of no confidence" in the government. She asserted that the 67 mandates representing the opposition indicate a demand for change, and this mandate should not be "wasted on compromises or legitimizing the massacre." When asked if this meant Gadi Eisenkot should not join Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, she confirmed, stating her aspiration for peace and change, and her support for Israel's Arab citizens. She expressed disappointment that some Arab party leaders do not define Hamas as a terrorist organization, specifically calling out Mansour Abbas, whom she deemed "better than Netanyahu."
The former hostage, a resident of Nir Oz held for 53 days, recounted the morning of October 7th. She initially believed the attack would end quickly but heard intense gunfire. By 9:15 AM, she messaged her family that terrorists were present and the army was absent, shortly before losing contact as seven individuals entered her home. The interview also touched on Eisenkot's stance, noting his refusal to serve under Netanyahu even if requested by Trump. Separately, the Likud party criticized the Chair of the Election Committee, Solberg, following her statement.
