What it is about
Ori Danino was tragically murdered in Hamas captivity after being kidnapped on October 7 at the NOVA Festival.
Why it matters
The father of slain Israeli soldier, St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ori Danino, made a powerful statement towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, holding him accountable for the infrastructure used by Hamas that led to his son’s death. This brings to light the complex and painful human aspect of the ongoing conflict.
Details
Rabbi Elhanan Danino, mourning the loss of his son, St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ori Danino, lashed out towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a conversation broadcast on N12. Ori Danino, kidnapped on October 7 from the NOVA Festival, was taken by Hamas and later murdered in captivity.
The heart-wrenching accusation came through a recording of Rabbi Danino: “You built the tunnel in which my son was murdered.”
Ori and five other hostages, including Eden Yerushalami and Hersh Goldberg-Polin, were brutally murdered in a tunnel underneath the city of Rafah in Gaza.
What’s next
This tragic loss and the intense grief expressed by Rabbi Danino paint a vivid picture of the ongoing suffering faced by families due to the horrors committed by Hamas. It emphasizes the need for unwavering support for stronger security measures to protect innocent lives from terrorism.
This story was first published on jpost.com.