Yosef Cohen, father of Amit Cohen killed on 7 October, met with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and apologised for harsh accusations made against him and his family. The two shook hands in a recorded statement where Cohen acknowledged he had said ‘terrible and awful things’ during their previous encounter. The meeting represents a moment of reconciliation between a grieving parent and senior military leadership amid ongoing tensions over the war.

Sources: Ynet