On the third anniversary of the Oct-7 attacks, residents of Kfar Aza gathered for a memorial, still pain fresh after 64 people were killed and 19 kidnapped.
The killings highlight a long‑standing question: why was Israel’s security system unable to spot that a fight was coming?
Inbara Goldstein, whose family was hit, says the nation needs to answer. 'I want my country to take responsibility,' she says.
Three years later, there is no independent inquiry. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused a court‑ordered investigation and claims the warnings he received were ignored.
Protesters have taken to the streets, chanting slogans and demanding a state commission of inquiry. 'It’s a disgrace that the leaders aren’t held accountable,' one father told reporters.
The debate is now a hot election issue. A new video game called ‘Sleepy Bibi’ satirises Netanyahu’s avoidance of responsibility, while his opponents push for clarity on what went wrong.
The looming elections could shape Israel’s future security stance, but many say the past will continue to haunt the decision‑makers.
