Father Fights for Justice Two Years After Deadly Hamas Attack
Two years ago, a devastating Hamas attack on Israeli civilians left nearly 1,200 dead and around 250 kidnapped. Among the victims was Roni, a young lookout for the Israeli army at the border with the Gaza Strip. Today, her father, Eyal Eshel, fights for justice and accountability, while nearly 50 hostages remain in Gaza, and international isolation over the war grows.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a massive attack, killing nearly 1,200 Jews in the deadliest assault since the Holocaust. Roni, serving as a lookout, was among the victims. Two years later, her father, Eyal Eshel, has set up a memorial site and campaigns for justice, suspecting that warnings were ignored, leading to the tragedy.
Eshel demands the formation of an independent investigation commission, the 'October Council', to hold those responsible accountable. Despite majority support, Netanyahu's government blocks the inquiry, fueling international criticism. The Gaza war, now in its second year, has claimed over 67,000 lives and injured nearly 170,000, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Israel's conduct of the war and blockade of aid deliveries have led to growing international isolation.
With nearly 50 hostages still in Gaza, and the true fate of many unknown, Eyal Eshel's fight for accountability continues. The international community watches as Israel grapples with the aftermath of the attack and the ongoing war, with calls for justice and transparency growing louder.
