Kidnapped #45 – Day 72

Alon Shimriz, age 26 Yotam Haim, age 28 Samer Talalka, age 25 " I was in fear of my life". "I felt threatened". Both of these are common phrases used by police officers here in the United States when they have killed an unarmed Black man.  It's what George Zimmerman claimed when he killed Trayvon … Continue reading Kidnapped #45 – Day 72

Kidnapped #44 – Day 71

Erez has been freed. Yesterday three Jewish men who had been hostages were murdered.  Not by Hamas, rather by the IDF.  It's not clear how they escaped.  What seems to be clear is that they approached soldiers of the IDF and were carrying a white flag.  The IDF opened fire on them, killing two instantly.  … Continue reading Kidnapped #44 – Day 71

Kidnapped #41 – Day 68

Eitan has been released.  His father, featured yesterday, is still being held hostage.  Now is a time for added concern for those still in captivity.  News reports yesterday said that the IDF has started flooding some of the Hamas tunnels.  They believe that no captives are being held in these tunnels, but how can they … Continue reading Kidnapped #41 – Day 68