The father of Israeli-American Itay Chen, whose body was returned last week, demanded that politicians and commanders “give answers to the entire people of Israel, and bear their responsibility, within the framework of a state commission of inquiry.”
The IDF investigator insisted that she approved the leak to try and defend her office against rising pressure and threats. Critics accused her of intentionally trying to harm soldiers and the reputation of the state.
Clashes, a delay in the return of the bodies of hostages, and a lack of clarity concerning the peace plan’s next steps have put the future of the ceasefire at risk.
The decision to launch tank shells instead of a precision strike at Nasser Hospital, and who gave the green light, are major questions that remain unanswered.Â
The demonstrations were meant to show that the country hasn’t forgotten about the hostages and to protest against plans to expand military operations in Gaza City.