Merav Savirsky Criticizes Government at 1,000-Day Memorial for October 7 Hostages

Merav Savirsky, sister of Itay Savirsky who was kidnapped and killed in captivity, spoke at the main rally in Tel Aviv marking 1,000 days since the October 7 attacks. She sharply criticized the government, stating that despite the passage of nearly three years, the authorities have learned nothing. Savirsky condemned the ongoing opposition to establishing a state commission of inquiry, accusing officials not only of resisting truth-seeking but actively distorting and covering up facts. She accused the government of prioritizing political survival over accountability, saying, "You wanted to survive in power. You survived, but too many hostages, soldiers, and civilians did not." She concluded by condemning the government’s tenure as a "wonderful term" for them, but a nightmare for the victims and their families.