2023-11-25 20:21:52
About 100,000 people came tonight (Saturday) to a rally in the Kidnapped Square in Tel Aviv and demand the release of all the kidnapped, at the same time as the recent events in which Hamas delayed the implementation of the second release, after 13 children and women were released yesterday.
Former head of the Eshkol Council, and resident of Kibbutz Bari Haim Yelin: “Thank you to the community of the families of the abductees who teach us what nobility of soul is. who are happy for a brief moment when they see the hugs of those who returned to the family but are left with the pain in their hearts. Thanks to all the soldiers who taught us what mutual guarantee is. Yesterday, when the 13 abductees were released, there was gunfire. It made me sick.
Let the families be happy. We have to keep fighting. Oren Shaul, Goldin, Mengisto and Hisham
I’m asking for forgiveness that we haven’t done enough since the solid cliff to bring them back. We have the power to bring them all back. We must fill the square with a loud cry for the Israeli government. Until all the kidnapped return, there will be no victory. Until Hamas is eliminated, we will not be able to return home. It’s either us or them.’
Alon, the 85-year-old granddaughter of Yaffe Ader who returned from captivity and the cousin of Tamir Ader who is still abducted, said in his speech at the rally that he “lives the conflict between the great joy of grandmother’s return and the feelings about who is still there.”
Alon spoke in the square and said that “seeing my grandmother strong, powerful and inspiring gives hope that everyone will come back. We understand that in order for everyone to come back we have to keep fighting. My grandmother already asked today to come to the rally and support. We thought it was still early. I’m sure she’s looking at us now and proud In our amazing nation, I ask that you help us bring everyone back now.”
The head of the Druze community in Israel, Sheikh Muafek Trif, addressed the families of the abductees at the rally: “My heart is torn by your unimaginable pain. Although we had some relief yesterday, the thoughts and feelings remain with the other abductees. The eyes tear up at the sight of the picture of the abducted children. How can you harm a child Small and pure? How can you hurt children and helpless women? How can you hurt old people who seek peace? What evil is this, what human and moral abomination. What an abyss of darkness and hatred. I came to you tonight to give you a strong, warm and loving hug from all the members of the Druze community. We We feel your pain and sympathize with the terrible suffering.”
Chairman of the opposition Yair Lapid in conversation with the spiritual leader of the Druze community, Sheikh Moafek Trif and his entourage, at a rally in Hatofim Square in Tel Aviv to mark the 50th anniversary of the October 7 attack (Photo: Maya Ronan)
Naama Weinberg and Uri Ben David, cousins of the abductee Itai Sabirsky, said that the delay was “difficult, but somehow expected”. The family added and said that “Hamas will do everything it can to abuse the Israeli public. This is their tactic in every deal they make. They play with families. We believe that Hamas has no interest in violating the ceasefire and that they will be transferred before midnight, they do not want the IDF to return to full combat . The families have already arrived at hospitals, this is an unbearable situation.”
Other families try to avoid partial updates. “I haven’t been updated yet on what is happening. Right now we are happy with all the children, mothers and grandmothers who are returning,” said Amit Levy, the brother of 19-year-old Naama Levy. “The heart can’t contain that either, not just Naama. It gives us air to breathe. We hope and are working to create momentum for the imminent release of the others as soon as possible.”
Singer Ehud Banai at a rally to mark the 50th anniversary of the abduction of the Israeli civilians and soldiers from the Gaza Strip (Photo: Miriam Elster/Flash90)
Orna and Ronen Nautra, parents of Omar Nautra who was kidnapped from the party (22): “Omar grew up in a Jewish Zionist school in the USA and immigrated to Israel after his studies to serve the country. He enlisted in the armor and felt the brotherhood of the warriors. On that terrible Saturday, reality turned upside down in our faces. A hole will open inside us that cannot be filled. We will continue to fight to bring back Omar and his new family, the kidnapped family.”
Asif, Bar, Gal and Dekal, the children of Mia Goren (56), abducted from Nir Oz: “This deal gives us hope for the release of our loved ones. We must emphasize that this is only the beginning and that the fight will not end until the last one returns home.”
Shovel Zarfati, the partner of Ofir Zarfati – was kidnapped from the party in Ra’i: “Ofir was kidnapped to Gaza while he was trying to escape from the party when he was wounded. Who decided that men are at the bottom of the list for release? The cabinet must not allow this selection. They broke his heart on October 7, the members of the cabinet You did not stand guard and allow the terrorists to slaughter our visitors. You will not rest or raise your heads until everyone returns home – everyone including everyone. This is your life’s mission. Look our abductees in the eyes and do not forget them and leave them behind.”
Ivy Moses – Chairman of the Organization Victims of Hostilities: “Remember that the redemption of prisoners is a supreme value. My wife Ofra was burned before my eyes while she was pregnant and three months later my little child was also murdered. I did not let terror for a moment beat us. Out of my private pain I sing a look at the families The abductees whose lies have not returned and are in a nightmare. I say this clearly and strongly – no Israeli child should go to sleep underground in the captivity of Hamas. Release them now.”
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