Hamas celebrates
As Israelis cease firing and release terrorists to bring hostages home
By: Clifford D. May – Jewish News Syndicate; jns.org
As the ceasefire agreement went into effect over the weekend, Hamas terrorists—now wearing uniforms and green headbands, no longer disguising themselves as civilians—emerged from their multimillion-dollar tunnels, held their weapons high and rode through the streets of Gaza in fully fueled vehicles.
Actual civilians also were out on the streets celebrating. In online videos you can see that they’re well-fed and energetic. Many have cell phones and some carry fancy cameras.
Ask yourself: Do these people look like victims of genocide?
On Sunday, 23-year-old Romi Gonen, 28-year-old Emily Damari and 31-year-old Doron Steinbrecher—Hamas’s hostages for 471 days—were shoved into Red Cross vehicles while an angry mob pressed in. Some taunted the women, waving guns.
You’ll recall that Hamas never allowed Red Cross representatives to visit the hostages. You’ll recall that Red Cross officials never vociferously complained.
If you’ve been following these events in most media, you probably didn’t hear a translation of what many in the streets were chanting: “Jews, remember Khaybar, where Muhammad massacred the Jews!”
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