In a shocking display of insensitivity and arrogance, Meta (formerly Facebook) decided to remove from its site a eulogy given by the brother of Carmel Gat, who was murdered by Hamas terrorists in Gaza after being kidnapped from Kibbutz Beeri and spending 11 months in captivity.
Meta claimed in response that the eulogy “shared or sent symbols, praise or support of people and organizations we define as dangerous, or followed them.”
In the eulogy, Carmel’s brothers Alon and Or, said that they loved her and wanted her to hug them, to look them in the eyes, to be with them and strengthen them.
They added that “We miss your zest for life, how you loved to order many different foods and taste them all, how you loved to have fun but sleep early after giving your all. Your ability to do for others became your symbol and your signification. All your life you fought for what was important for you while checking and ascertaining what was most appropriate for you and your surroundings. You fought for justice, social equality and helping all. It is absurd that you in particular should have been involved in this disaster. You who saw everyone but those who wished to see you didn’t see. You, who symbolized the struggle and the rectification. You will live with us, now, at every moment. You touched the lives of so many people who you met in your life and after you were kidnapped you touched the hearts of many worldwide. We’re sure you are drinking coffee with Mom [Kinneret Gat, who was murdered on 7.10] in the new kibbutz up above.
“Carmel, we are angry, very very angry. We need your help to channel this to good places. Carmel would have said that we must continue to fight for our lives, as nobody will do it for us, so wake up, wake up from this nightmare, everyone.”
It is unclear which part of the eulogy irked Meta, although the request to “continue to fight for our lives” may have been a factor. The family requested from Meta to restore the eulogy and were told that they must appeal formally to have it reinstated.
Carmel (40) was an occupational therapist who used various methods and techniques to help other hostages held in the Gaza tunnels.
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