Stand Against Evil: Make Your Voices Heard to Liberate Israeli Hostages

Following the release of the six hostages from Hamas captivity today, and the horrific way in which the 4 deceased hostages were murdered and released in the last few days, Israel is considering moving up the release of the deceased hostages who are slated to be released on Thursday, according to a report published this evening on Israeli Channel 13. The issue was raised during a discussion this evening between the Prime Minister, top defense officials, and several senior government ministers. Also under discussion was the possibility of extending the current phase of the deal—Phase A—in order to secure the release of additional living hostages.

Hamas Originally Sent the Body of a Gazan Woman Instead of Shiri Bibas

Hamas handed over last night the casket containing the body of the hostage Shiri Bibas to the Red Cross, after transferring, two days ago, a casket containing the body of a Gaza woman. The Israeli claim is that Hamas violated the agreement by delaying the return of the body.

The final operation in Phase A is scheduled for this coming Thursday and will involve the transfer of four deceased hostages from Hamas to Israel. Under the agreement, Phase A is supposed to conclude after 42 days—that is, next Saturday. Due to the consolidation of the releases, the operation planned for next Saturday was merged with today’s operation. According to the agreement, most IDF forces are expected to withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor by Day 50. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel will not withdraw from the area until an agreement on Phase B is reached. The ceasefire, per the agreement, may continue as long as negotiations persist with the consent of both sides.

Watch this message from IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari when it was discovered that Hamas had not returned the body of Shiri Bibas:

PM Benjamin Netanyahu said, “Against all odds, we succeeded to bring many hostages home. Some we rescued. Some we tragically couldn’t. The Bibas children in particular became the symbol of who we are, and who we’re fighting against…Who kidnaps a little boy and a baby and murders them? Monsters. That’s who. These Hamas monsters also cynically refused to bring back the boys’ mother, Shiri, and sent the body of a Gazan woman instead, in brazen violation of the agreement. Today the heavens shake. The entire civilized world should condemn these horrific murders.The entire civilized world should join Israel in demanding the immediate release of all the hostages. All of Israel is united in grief. And as the prime minister of Israel, I vow that I will not rest until the savages who executed our hostages are brought to justice. They do not deserve to walk this earth. Nothing will stop me. Nothing. Ariel, Kfir and Oded: I am so sorry we couldn’t save you from the monsters who did this. We honor your kind and loving souls, so tragically cut down by evil terror. May your memories forever be a blessing and a reminder to all of us that we must fight this evil and eradicate it from the face of this earth”.

Watch Netanyahu’s full message:

Call to Action

As the Prime Minister said, “The entire civilized world should join Israel in demanding the immediate release of all the hostages.” Make your voices heard. Everyone reading this article can make a difference.