Oren Smadja to Channel 7: We Have Not Defeated Hamas, This Is Not What Victory Looks Like
The bereaved father Oren Smadja participated in a protest against the introduction of the international force into Gaza, held at the Kerem Shalom crossing. "We are returning to the concept, we must defeat Hamas."
Assessment
A bereaved father and public figure is directly challenging the official narrative of victory against Hamas. By protesting at Kerem Shalom against the introduction of an international force into Gaza, he is accusing the government of reverting to the pre-October 7 mindset. The core question is whether Israel's current strategy amounts to defeat or a return to failed policies. Watch for whether this sentiment gains traction among other families and within the security establishment.