Honestly with Bari Weiss Bring Back My Children: An Israeli Mother's Plea
Oct 9, 2023
An Israeli mother shares her heartbreaking story after her two children, ages 12 and 16, were taken hostage by Hamas during a violent raid on their kibbutz. She recounts her desperate experience of fear and helplessness, illuminating the personal tragedies faced by countless families like hers. The discussion explores the unprecedented nature of modern conflict, the trauma endured by civilians, and her profound love for her sons amidst the chaos. Her plea underscores the urgent need for awareness and support for innocent lives impacted by war.
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Hostage Situation
- On Shabbat morning, a mother received alerts and calls from her two children, ages 12 and 16, who were staying at her kibbutz near Gaza.
- She heard them describe terrorists breaking into their home, her youngest pleading not to be taken, before the call cut off.
Moral Dilemma
- The mother expresses disbelief at the capture of hundreds of civilians and calls it a violation of the rules of war.
- She questions her own morals, having previously reassured her children that Gazan children were worse off, now facing the reality of her own children's capture.
Safe Room Regularity
- Bari Weiss asks the mother to explain the regularity of using safe rooms in her region.
- The mother confirms that while safe rooms are common for missile attacks, this was the first time facing a terrorist attack.