Consider This from NPR 'Bring them home.' Hostages' families cry.
Sep 4, 2024
A community vigil in Washington honors six hostages killed by Hamas, filled with emotional speeches and calls for ceasefire. Families express their grief and frustration while remembering the lost. One cousin shares the impact of Carmel, a selfless hostage, on her life. The podcast also emphasizes the urgent need for global action, balancing military measures with negotiation to secure the release of hostages. It highlights the ongoing suffering of families and the desperate hope for resolution amid the conflict.
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Carmel Gat's Compassion
- LeElle Slifer's cousin, Carmel Gat, was an occupational therapist who loved helping children.
- Carmel taught guided meditations to fellow hostages, offering comfort during captivity.
Childhood Summers
- Slifer and Gat spent summers together at their grandmother's kibbutz, making labanet and eating popsicles.
- They shared a carefree youth, creating cherished memories.
International Pressure on Hamas
- Slifer urges international pressure on Hamas to secure the remaining hostages' release.
- She believes a global deal is necessary, rather than solely relying on force.