Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu encountered a tense moment during a memorial ceremony for civilian victims of the October 7 Hamas attack and ensuing conflict, as grieving family members interrupted his speech with vocal expressions of anger and sorrow. The interruption came as Netanyahu addressed the crowd, only to be met with cries of “Shame on you!”
The prime minister briefly paused as event organizers moved to calm the gathering and escorted some of the upset family members from the venue. He resumed his speech shortly afterward, though the event remained charged with emotion.
Sunday marked the second day of memorial ceremonies, but like the initial event held earlier this month, it was marred by controversy over the government’s handling of the October 7 attack and perceived inadequacies in securing the release of hostages taken by Hamas.
The decision to organize this second memorial day initially sparked anger among bereaved families when reports suggested that speeches by family members directly affected by the October 7 tragedy would not be included. Amid a public outcry, the program was revised to include a representative from the bereaved families, allowing them a platform to share their voices.
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escorted some of the upset family members from the venue What a shocking evil disgrace. If anything, bibi should have been removed from the event & carted off to jail for having been asleep at the wheel.
The poor guy! How he didn’t burst out crying along with them is amazing. He is such a leader and a good guy. Likely he was responsible, but only in part! There was an army and police force and they were told of the impending breach and attack. But as the saying goes, “The guilt sits at the head of the company – even if he had nothing to do with it! The poor guy. He must have wanted to dig a hole!
What a disgraceful lack of empathy. I don’t care how thick your political skin gets, there’s something awfully wrong with what guy.
What are you guys talking about? Do you want him to cry along with them? He is addressing the crowd and these people didn’t let him speak. I was expecting a more severe response from the police/crowd control at that event, but obviously we can’t judge someone with relatives in Gaza and I think his reaction is very acceptable.
Seriously. Bibi isn’t a perfect PM but he is doing a much better job than our political leaders/candidates here in the US. His handling of the war is much better than other Israeli wars and he is getting way too much slack from his people.
Appreciate him now before Bennet or some other leftist is elected again.