Kibbutz Ein hashlosha has publicly refuted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement regarding the October 7 massacre.Mr. Netanyahu stated at a press conference that nothing happened in Ein Hashlosha. The kibbutz responded with shock and a firm denial.

The Kibbutz’s response

the community emphasized the loss of four residents during the attack: Rami Negbi, Noa Glazberg, Silvia Mirensky, and Marcelle Taljah. They are not ‘nothing,’ the kibbutz stated, expressing their profound grief and disagreement with the prime minister’s assessment.

In a statement, the kibbutz conveyed their disbelief and asserted that Mr. Netanyahu’s remarks disrespected the memory of the deceased and deeply wounded the entire community. The statement highlighted the bravery of the emergency squads and residents who bravely confronted dozens of terrorists who infiltrated the kibbutz on that day.

Demands for Clarity and Accountability

The kibbutz insists on a clear and accurate account of the events, stating that this is the most serious disaster in israel’s history. They are calling for a state inquiry committee to provide full answers and explain what happened and why.

On behalf of the families and the entire community, we demand that the prime minister’s remarks be corrected and that the honour and memory of our dear heroes be preserved. We invite Prime Minister Netanyahu to visit Ein Hashlosha, meet the community, and hear their story firsthand.

Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha Statement

IDF Probe Findings

An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) probe revealed critical failures in the military’s response.The investigation indicated that terrorists infiltrated the kibbutz in two waves thru three breaches in the western fence. The first wave consisted of approximately 15 terrorists, followed by several dozen more. The attackers engaged in a campaign of murder, looting, and destruction, resulting in the deaths of three civilians.

The IDF probe also resolute that the kibbutz’s security measures were inadequate to withstand the scale of the attack. Some security infrastructure was either faulty or not utilized during the assault.

Furthermore, the report criticized the evacuation process, stating that the IDF did not carry out the evacuation of residents according to required standards. The evacuation was done without an organized plan and not within a reasonable timeframe.

Prime Minister’s Office Response

Following the criticism, the Prime Minister’s Office issued a statement, saying Mr. Netanyahu regrets that his words regarding Kibbutz Ein hashlosha were misunderstood.

The statement clarified that the prime minister meant that the failure to receive the directive from the security establishment not to act is what lead kibbutz members to take action. There was no intention to suggest that no residents were killed.