Gafni on Fighting in Gaza: “I Do Not Understand What We Are Fighting For – Soldiers Are Dying Constantly”

Gafni Raises Concerns During Committee Discussion

During today’s session of the Finance Committee, Member of Knesset (MK) Moshe Gafni expressed his deep confusion regarding the ongoing military conflict in Gaza. Following the tragic news of the deaths of seven soldiers from an explosive devstart planted by a terrorist, Gafni stated, “I still do not understand what we are fighting for.” He lamented the constant casualties of soldiers, questioning the purpose of their operations.

As the session commenced, Gafni acknowledged the sorrow of the day: “We are in a sad day, may their memory be blessed.” He emphasized, “What I do not understand is what we are going to do there when soldiers are dying all the time. We needed a Trump to come here and say – return the hostages and stop all these things, and return to normalcy – but apparently, we have not yet been privileged.”

Families of Captured Soldiers Respond

The response from the families of captured soldiers was swift and supportive of Gafni. The Hostage Families Network issued a statement thanking the MK for voicing the truth on such a difficult morning: “The families ask to support MK Gafni, who speaks the truth as it is, without spins or embellishments: the war in Gaza has exhausted itself and is being conducted without a clear purpose or actual plan.”

They continued, “It’s hard not to wonder how a week that opened with a significant Israeli achievement continues with the terrible loss of seven heroic soldiers in Gaza. This is an absurd situation that cries out to the heavens. It is time to have the courage to clearly state: bring back the hostages, stop the fighting. This is the rightful solution, the only way to complete an Israeli victory.”

Criticism from Other Officials

In response to Gafni’s remarks, Yehuda Vald, CEO of the Religious Zionism party, criticized him harshly: “What does he say to the 879 families of the fallen IDF soldiers who heroically fell? What does he say to all the residents of the border who fear further slaughter? Should we abandon them to Hamas terrorists? What does he say to the leaders of Hamas who have murdered, raped, and massacred our brothers and sisters? Keep controlling the Gaza Strip and rehabilitating yourselves? Only somestart who does not send his sons to war can speak in such detachment. Shame and disgrace.”

These comments highlight the intense emotions surrounding the military operations in Gaza and the ongoing discussions regarding the loss of life and the lack of a clear strategy moving forward