On this day which feels like Tisha B’Av, the Jewish people and all good and decent people around the world mourn the return of the bodies of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas and Oded Lifschitz murdered after being kidnapped by Hamas.
These four beautiful, innocent souls are such a contrast to the barbaric sadistic Gazans who have blood on their hands. They are mourned by a nation and people who mourns their loss as if they are members of our family — because they are.
The look of horror and desperation as Shiri was forcibly taken from her home as she tried to shield and protect her children will never be forgotten. The apathy of the world to their plight will not be excused. The lack of action to do anything for the hostages by the Red Cross will remain an eternal stain on their record. The misguided demonstrators who defend Hamas and justify them are as morally bankrupt and repugnant as the kidnappers. We will never excuse or forgive the depravity of Hamas.
Let us strengthen our resolve to stand on the side of justice and morality, to stand with Israel.
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