Release of Mia Schem: a poignant appeal launched by her mother
We have all been plunged into anguish since the kidnapping of Mia Schem by Hamas on October 7. The young 21-year-old Franco-Israeli woman is held hostage in the Gaza Strip, and her mother, Keren Schem, has only one wish: to find her daughter safe and sound. In a video recently released by Hamas, Mia can be seen receiving treatment for an arm injury, reinforcing calls for her immediate and unconditional release.
At a press conference in Tel Aviv, Keren Schem made a heartbreaking appeal to world leaders. She asked for her daughter to be returned to her in the state she is in now, while also thinking of the other hostages held by Hamas. “I’m begging the world to give me my baby back,” she implored.
The French authorities are also mobilizing for the release of Mia. President Emmanuel Macron demanded his immediate and unconditional release, and promised to do everything possible to help resolve this tragic situation. His visit to Israel in the coming days offers an opportunity to step up international pressure on Hamas.
In an interview with France 24, Keren Schem also underlined the importance of this affair. She called on world leaders to realize that this situation goes beyond the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it is a crime against humanity. She added that if nothing is done now, other mothers could experience the same distress.
Mia Schem’s story also reminds us how essential it is to remain vigilant in the face of terrorism and global instability. What happens today in Israel can happen elsewhere tomorrow. It is essential that countries around the world support each other to counter these threats and prevent such tragic situations.
In conclusion, the release of Mia Schem remains a top priority for her family, French leaders and the entire world. It is essential to continue to put pressure on Hamas and work together to ensure the safety and freedom of all hostages. Mia’s situation also serves as a reminder of how terrorism and instability can affect anywhere in the world, and it is our duty to remain vigilant and united in the face of these challenges.