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Father of Fallen Soldier Blames Leaders for Ignoring Pleas

12/7/2025

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Simcha Goldin, father of Hadar, says Israeli governments ignored pleas for his son's return, linking it to the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
Goldin accuses Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Prime Minister Bennett of dismissing his concerns.
He praised IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir for support, but said higher authorities shaped military failures.
Hadar's remains were returned in November as part of a ceasefire deal.

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Simcha Goldin, father of Hadar, says Israeli governments ignored pleas for his son's return, linking it to the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
Goldin accuses Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Prime Minister Bennett of dismissing his concerns.
He praised IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir for support, but said higher authorities shaped military failures.
Hadar's remains were returned in November as part of a ceasefire deal.