“Our sons and daughters didn’t shy away from their duty—they fought bravely to their last drop. They are our example and moral beacon. Those refusing a state inquiry aren’t just cowards—they’re complicit in dodging the truth. Every minister, Knesset member, senior official, officer or commander stammering excuses is part of betraying public trust.
“But I believe in this nation, which rises again and again. I believe justice will prevail, hope will lead us forward. We’ll fight for truth, transparency and a state where leaders take responsibility, not flee. We’ll establish this commission, uncover the truth and rebuild a nation worthy of its people.”
“[Benjamin] Netanyahu, you’ve crossed our red line. In two weeks, we—October Council families and Israelis—will gather to tell you we’ve reached our limit. The whole nation will shout: you’ve crossed our red line. You’re on the brink of an explosion. Don’t test us, bereaved parents. Don’t test us, Israeli citizens. This line won’t be crossed by this government.”
Nirit Baram, mother of Staff Sergeant Neta Baram, also killed at Nahal Oz, added: “On the morning of October 7, hundreds of terrorists armed with vests, loaded weapons, grenades and missiles attacked Nahal Oz. My son and his four soldiers—Daniel, Amir, Shimon and Elroy—had a rifle and five magazines. That’s it. They wore flip-flops because no one prepared them for such an assault. Why? I don’t know—no one has investigated. Why? Because no state inquiry has been formed.”
Retired Lt. Col. Avishay Edri, a Nahal Oz resident who survived the massacre with his wife and children and has served over 600 reserve duty days, urged the government to probe the lead-up to the massacre.
“As someone who felt this disaster firsthand, it’s my moral duty to stand here and warn: the next disaster looms! Until the failures are probed, lessons learned and justice served, we’re doomed to repeat mistakes. Our enemies never rest across all fronts, plotting to replicate that cursed day’s success, surprise us and strike again.”
