Brother of Slain Hostage Slams MK Elisha Madan for 'Hypocrisy' on Unity
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Danny Algratt, brother of a hostage murdered in Gaza, fiercely criticized Likud MK Elisha Madan for hypocrisy in his calls for national unity. Algratt stated Madan was absent during his 180-day hunger strike for hostage release. Madan, who lost his legs fighting in Gaza, recently began advocating for a unity government outside the Knesset. His activism has drawn both support and criticism, with some highlighting his sacrifice and others echoing Algratt's accusations.
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- Danny Algratt accused MK Elisha Madan of hypocrisy for calling for unity government now.
- Algratt stated Madan did not support him during his 180-day hunger strike for hostages.
- MK Elisha Madan lost both legs fighting in Gaza and advocates for a unity government.
- Algratt's brother Itzik was abducted from Nir Oz and later executed in captivity.
- Yisrael Beiteinu invited MK Elisha Madan to join government formation talks with Likud.
Danny Algratt, whose brother Itzik was murdered in Hamas captivity, launched a scathing attack on Likud MK Elisha Madan via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. Algratt accused Madan of hypocrisy regarding his calls for national unity government, especially in light of Madan's recent establishment of a tent outside the Knesset to advocate for such a government.
"Elisha Madan, this is hypocrisy, not unity," Algratt wrote. "When I was on a hunger strike for 180 days for the return of the hostages and an end to abandonment, I didn't see you stand by my side. I didn't hear you cry my cry, and I didn't see you carry the burden of the struggle with me." Algratt continued, "Now you're calling for unity? Unity is not a slogan waved when it's convenient. It is measured precisely in moments when someone fights for the values you claim to believe in. You call for unity, but when you were needed to stand with those fighting for the hostages, you weren't there. This is not unity. This is hypocrisy."
MK Elisha Madan announced his intention to set up a tent outside the Knesset to publicly call for a broad national unity government. Madan, who was sworn in as a Knesset member only days ago, was severely wounded in a battle in Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza, losing both his legs. Four of his comrades were killed in the same incident. His appearance at the swearing-in ceremony, standing despite his injuries, drew significant applause.
Algratt's post sparked intense reactions online. While acknowledging his sensitivity as part of the Eshkol family and his grief over his brother, many commenters pointed out that Madan fought in Gaza, partly to bring back the hostages, and paid a heavy price with his health. Danny Algratt has become a prominent activist in the fight for the hostages' release. His brother Itzik was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7th and, as Danny revealed, was executed during interrogation after becoming agitated with his interrogators.
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