Speaking publicly after his release, Eitan Mor issued one of the harshest statements yet from a former captive, arguing that Israel must abandon any notion of demilitarizing Gaza and instead act with overwhelming force to prevent future massacres.
Mor said that restraint now would only guarantee more bloodshed later, warning that “if we don’t act, the next generation will carry out another massacre.” He added that Israel’s security establishment should pursue Hamas with the same relentless determination that, in his words, the terror group has shown toward Israelis, concluding flatly: “There is no scenario in which Gaza can be disarmed.”
Context:
Mor’s remarks reflect a growing sentiment among some former captives and families directly affected by October 7 and its aftermath—deep skepticism toward ceasefires, international guarantees, or partial arrangements in Gaza, and a belief that only decisive military action can change the strategic reality.
NEWSRAEL: WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT
Voices of former captives carry exceptional moral and emotional weight in Israeli public discourse. Statements like Mor’s signal hardening attitudes inside Israel against diplomatic or incremental solutions in Gaza, increasing pressure on decision-makers to prioritize total defeat of Hamas over externally backed de-escalation plans.
