Hamas offensive: Benjamin Netanyahu promises “powerful revenge”
Hamas’ deadly offensive in Israel continues to make waves in the country. Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, promised “powerful revenge” in the face of this surprise attack by the Islamist movement. At the same time, he highlights the importance of saving Israeli hostages held “in large numbers” in Gaza. The families of the missing are mobilizing to find traces of their loved ones, whether they are dead, missing or kidnapped by Hamas militants.
Hamas claims to be holding more than 100 hostages after the offensive against Israel. This attack of unprecedented scale was carried out by around a thousand Hamas members, combining massive bombings and infiltrations by armed men. Fighting between the Israeli army and Hamas militants continues in several locations across the country.
Faced with this dramatic situation, videos of kidnappings are circulating on social networks, sparking a wave of indignation across the world. Noa, a 25-year-old Israeli girl, was kidnapped in front of her partner during a music festival in southern Israel. Merav Leshem Gonen, mother of another missing person, says families have no answers about the fate of their loved ones. Parents and loved ones of the missing held a press conference in Tel Aviv to express their dismay and ask for help from the government.
The hostages held by Hamas include not only Israeli military personnel, but also civilians, including women, children, babies, the elderly and the disabled. Hamas claims to be detaining around a hundred people, while the leader of Palestinian Islamic Jihad claims to be detaining several dozen himself.
This tragic situation is also marked by the kidnapping of foreign nationals, notably German-Israelis and American citizens. French people are also missing or taken hostage. Israeli and foreign authorities are doing everything they can to find these hostages and provide support to the families in this ordeal.
This Hamas offensive marks a turning point in the Israeli-Palestinian and Israeli-Arab conflict. The dramatic consequences of this attack are causing deep trauma among the Israeli population. The families of the hostages hope that the joint efforts of the security forces will allow their loved ones to be found safe and sound.
The Hamas offensive and the detention of hostages continue to make international headlines. The countries concerned are seeking solutions to end this crisis and guarantee the safety of populations. Time is now running out to rescue the hostages held by Hamas and bring stability to the region.
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