Interview: A look back at Mia’s kidnapping by Hamas and the efforts to bring her back safe and sound
In a recent video released by Hamas, Mia, a 21-year-old French-Israeli woman kidnapped during a trance festival in Israel, appears injured but awake. Her mother, Keren Schem, is appealing to world leaders, particularly French President Emmanuel Macron, to do everything possible to bring her daughter back quickly and safely.
This long-awaited proof of life aroused a multitude of emotions in Keren Schem when she watched her daughter’s video. She was able to see that her arm was injured and that she was receiving medical treatment. But beyond that, she saw deep anguish and fear in Mia’s eyes. For Keren Schem, there is nothing more heartbreaking than seeing her daughter in this state of distress, reminiscent of a crying two-year-old crying for her mother.
The imminent meeting between Emmanuel Macron and Israeli authorities gives Keren Schem hope that the French president will be aware of his story and will do everything possible to bring Mia home. Keren Schem expresses her gratitude to President Macron for his efforts and support so far. She has already had the opportunity to meet eleven French deputies in Israel, who listened to the testimonies of the families concerned. She also expresses her pride that her daughter is a French citizen.
But beyond this recognition, Keren Schem is convinced that all world leaders must act quickly to put an end to this unbearable situation. She urges not only Emmanuel Macron, but all leaders, to mobilize to bring Mia and all the other innocent hostages home. She emphasizes that this is not just a matter of politics or the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but a crime against humanity. She warns against the extension of this global threat if nothing is done to confront it now.
Despite the pain and uncertainty that torment her, Keren Schem remains hopeful. She believes in the ability of governments, armies and good people around the world to triumph over evil. She reminds us that good will prevail over evil and calls on all leaders to wake up and act before it is too late. She insists that no one should ever have to experience the anguish of a mother who doesn’t know if her child is alive or dead.
In conclusion, Mia’s kidnapping by Hamas has turned the life of her mother, Keren Schem, upside down, who is doing everything possible to draw the attention of world leaders to this tragedy. She hopes that Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Israel will be an opportunity to advance efforts to bring back her daughter and put an end to this situation which threatens the lives of many innocent people. We can only hope that the international mobilization will match the urgency of this situation and that Mia will soon be reunited with her family, unharmed.