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Grieving Father Demands Accountability After Hamas Attack

1/14/2026

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Eyal Eshel, author of Abba Ba, recounts the 34 days after his daughter Roni's death in the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
He is a vocal advocate for a state inquiry into military failures.
Eshel emphasizes the emotional toll on families and calls for accountability.
He is back in reserve duty and hopes for a future in Israel where his family can heal.

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Story summary

Eyal Eshel, author of Abba Ba, recounts the 34 days after his daughter Roni's death in the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
He is a vocal advocate for a state inquiry into military failures.
Eshel emphasizes the emotional toll on families and calls for accountability.
He is back in reserve duty and hopes for a future in Israel where his family can heal.