In a heartbreaking appeal, families of Israelis held captive by Hamas are appealing to the United States for help. Alana Zeitchik, whose family is among the prisoners, joined the call during a news conference held by the House Republican leadership. Doris Liber, another distraught mother, recounted the harrowing experience of her son, Guy Iluz, who was kidnapped during a music festival in southern Israel in which more than 250 lives were lost by Hamas militants.
Liber shared the harrowing last words of her son, who she feared would not survive the attack. Iluz, who was hiding under the dead bodies to avoid detection, had been shot in the arm. His father, in a desperate attempt to keep him safe, urged him to be quiet. Liber, in an attempt to comfort his son, assured him of his imminent rescue, a promise he now regrets as he has not heard from him since.
The horrific attack on October 7, 2023, marked by the infiltration of Hamas militants into Israel’s borders, resulted in the brutal slaughter of approximately 1,400 Israelis, mostly civilians. It’s been a month since the attack, and for Liber, each passing day seems like an eternity. The uncertainty surrounding the status of the hostages, including his son, adds to his anguish.
Yonatan Lulu-Shamriz, whose brother Alon Shamriz is also being held hostage, issued a stark warning to the US, warning that they could be “next” if action is not taken against Hamas. He emphasized that this is a wake-up call not only for Israel or the Jewish community, but also for America and Europe.
In response to the crisis, a GOP-led House bill passed last week proposing $14.3 billion in aid to Israel. However, the bill, which suggests removing the funds from the money President Biden allocated to the Internal Revenue Service, was rejected by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. As the political debate continues, the desperate plea of ​​these families for the safe return of their loved ones hangs in the balance.
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