Massacre Film Showing Horrors of Otef Massacre Leaves Knesset Members in Tears
Last week, the Knesset witnessed a harrowing 47-minute uncensored film depicting the horrors of the Otef massacre. More than 50 members of the Knesset, including the chairman of the RA, Mansour Abbas, gathered to watch the screening. The emotional impact of the film was evident as Mansour Abbas broke down in tears during the viewing.
In a recent interview with Radio A-Nas, Mansour Abbas shared his thoughts on the shocking film. “99 percent of the film is the murder of civilians for no reason,” he described. “You see a citizen who does not endanger you, who does not have a weapon, who is in his home or lying on the ground next to his car, pretending to be dead in order to be saved from murder.”
As he continued to recount the distressing scenes, Abbas revealed, “I saw a father with two children enter a shelter outside his home; they threw a grenade into the shelter, and the father jumped on the grenade and was killed. The two children were injured and survived. I also saw the murder of foreign workers in a shocking way. The video is difficult.”
Expressing his dismay and anguish, Abbas emphasized, “The massacre is against everything we believe in, in our religion, in our Islam, in our humanity. It does not represent our Arab society, nor our Palestinian people nor our Palestinian nation.”
The film has stirred emotions and sparked a discussion on the need for justice and accountability. The devastating events captured in the film highlight the atrocities committed during the Otef massacre, shedding light on the importance of preventing such acts from happening again.
In response to the film, one of Netanyahu’s advisers shared a concerning prediction, stating, “After the war, it will be right to go to the elections.” This remark suggests that political tensions may escalate in the aftermath of the film’s release.
The mother of Yam, who tragically fell at the base of Nahal Oz, also raised alarming claims. She stated that they were informed that there would soon be a war. These statements allude to a larger context surrounding the Otef massacre and the circumstances leading up to it.
The broadcast of the film in the Knesset serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving human rights and condemning acts of violence. It is hoped that this raw and impactful documentary will serve as a catalyst for change and justice for the victims of the Otef massacre.