Torment of families: the unbearable wait of hostages kidnapped by Hamas and Islamic Jihad
Tel Aviv has been the scene of a heartbreaking scene in recent days, as more than 155 people were kidnapped by Hamas and Islamic Jihad during terror attacks in Israel. For the families of the hostages, this wait became a real torture, oscillating between hope and despondency.
One such family is that of Orian Adar, whose 85-year-old grandmother Yaffa was kidnapped by Hamas in Kibbutz Nir Oz. Orian says that on the day of the events, they were preparing to visit Yaffa, who was impatient to see her two grandchildren. But in the morning, they learned that the situation was serious in the south of the country and had to cancel their visit. A worrying message from Yaffa arrived shortly before 9 a.m., telling him that there were terrorists in the kibbutz and street fighting. Since then, there has been no sign of life from her grandmother.
The unbearable wait for news then becomes an ordeal for Orian and his family. Under the weight of uncertainty, they live in constant anxiety. Their hope mixes with despondency when Orian discovers a video showing his grandmother detained by Hamas, exhibited in the streets of Gaza. Despite a stoic appearance, Orian knows that his grandmother, weakened by her advanced age, is going through a terrifying ordeal.
Their story is far from unique; many other families experience the same torture of waiting, desperately hoping for a happy ending. They remember the example of Gilad Shalit, a Franco-Israeli soldier released after more than four years of captivity in exchange for the release of more than 1,000 Palestinian detainees.
The families of the hostages are calling for international mobilization to put pressure on Hamas and obtain their release without delay. Every minute counts, every life is sacred, they proclaim. They are multiplying interviews and calls for help, aware that it is a race against time.
While waiting for news, these families are plunged into indescribable distress. They continue to pray, hope and support each other, seeking comfort in the solidarity that emanates from the community.
The hostage situation is capturing worldwide attention. Their fate, closely linked to that of innocent people taken hostage, is a stark reminder of the reality of violence and terrorism plaguing many regions of the world. It is essential that the international community mobilizes to provide support and act for the release of these hostages, in order to put an end to this unbearable ordeal for them and their families.
The current situation highlights the tragedy experienced by these families and underlines the urgency of finding a peaceful solution to this conflict which has ravaged the region for years. Let us hope that the voices raised to demand the release of the hostages are heard and that concrete measures are taken to put an end to this unimaginable suffering. Because every life matters, every family deserves to be reunited in peace and security.