Families Mark 1,000 Days Since October 7 Massacre, Demand State Inquiry in Gaza Envelope

Dozens gathered at Sha'ar HaNegev junction on Wednesday to mark 1,000 days since the October 7, 2023 massacre, demanding the establishment of a state commission to investigate the failures leading to the attack. The event included bereaved families and families of hostages who called for accountability and transparency regarding the government's handling of the crisis.

Yael Adar, mother of Tamir Adar whose body was held by Hamas militants, questioned why no official inquiry has been formed, stating, "There are those who do not want the truth to be revealed, the truth we deserve." She emphasized the need for a state commission to understand why her son was kidnapped and why his return took so long.

Ali Elziadna, whose brother Yosef and nephew Hamza were kidnapped and murdered, and whose nieces Bilal and Aisha were released in a hostage exchange, also spoke at the event. He blamed the massacre on negligence and abandonment by the far-right government, saying, "We will not forgive them and will not relent until a state commission is established." Elziadna expressed hope for a new, fair government that treats all citizens equally, Jews and Arabs alike, and called for an end to the ongoing conflicts.

He further accused the extremist government of refusing to agree to efforts to bring hostages home before military operations, prioritizing political power over the lives of their children. Elziadna concluded with a plea for a rational government committed to truth and peace, urging voters to remember the tragedy when they go to the polls.

The commemoration highlighted the ongoing pain and unresolved questions surrounding the October 7 attack, underscoring demands for official investigation and political change in Israel.