October 27, 2023
When the Hamas terrorists began their horrific invasion of Israel and the subsequent massacre of Israeli civilians in the Gaza border area on Oct. 7, they did not show any mercy.
They targeted women, the elderly—and even little children—killing dozens of babies, toddlers, teens and young adults in horrific ways.
As if these atrocities weren’t enough, a still-unknown number of children, estimated to be as high as around 40, were not killed but kidnapped and taken as hostages into the Gaza Strip.
Now, their families cry out for help.
Israel’s Channel 12 news met some of those families and published their heartbreaking stories.
Rikki, the grandmother of 3-year-old twins Emma and Yuli, as well as 5-year-old Emma, couldn’t hold back tears when she showed the pictures of her sweet grandchildren.
All three were abducted from their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, together with their parents.
A 2-second portion of a TikTok video showed Rikki’s son-in-law David holding one of the twins as they were abducted into the Gaza Strip—the last sign of life she has seen of her family.
Another story introduced 12-year-old Eitan, who was abducted together with his mother and two sisters. By chance, the three women managed to escape before being taken into the Gaza Strip, leaving Eitan all alone among the terrorists, who shot his father, and Eitan has been missing since Oct. 7.
Ohad was just forced to ‘celebrate’ his 9th birthday in captivity, after he was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, together with his grandparents and his mother Keren. His family called on the public to tie a balloon to the window of their homes on Oct. 21, to show that the Israeli people hadn’t forgotten his fate.
These are just some of the sorrowful stories from the dozens of abducted Israeli children, whose parents continue to appeal to the Israeli government and the world for their release.
Please continue to pray for those being held captive and for their families. {eoa}
The All Israel News Staff is a team of journalists in Israel.
This article originally appeared on ALL ISRAEL NEWS and is reposted with permission.
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