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Hostage Slams Government: 'You Abandoned Us'
30 Nov
Summary
- Former hostage Gadi Mozes felt abandoned by the government on October 7.
- Mozes is demanding a state commission of inquiry into the events.
- He returned to Kibbutz Nir Oz in October, supporting reconstruction efforts.
Former hostage Gadi Mozes has voiced strong criticism, asserting that the government abandoned him and others on October 7. He expressed feelings of betrayal, noting the lack of support from Israeli leadership despite his decades of service. Mozes is demanding a state commission of inquiry to scrutinize the events of that fateful morning.
Mozes contends that the government is reluctant to uncover the full truth, preferring a filtered perspective. He believes a comprehensive report is essential for the nation to understand what transpired and implement measures to prevent similar occurrences. The complete system's collapse and chain of command failures remain unexplained to him.
Despite the emotional toll, Mozes has returned to Kibbutz Nir Oz, witnessing the community's resilience and supporting reconstruction efforts. His motivation stems from the solidarity shown by local farmers and a desire to rebuild a vibrant community, even incorporating elements of destroyed homes into a memorial site.
