In Gaza, dozens of armed Hamas terrorists are assembling for what they portray as a “humanitarian act”—the release of four female hostages. But let’s be clear: this is not an act of compassion. It is yet another cynical and cruel propaganda stunt designed to manipulate global opinion and distract from the horrific crimes committed by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
The Truth Behind the Spectacle
The images of these women—Liri, Daniella, Karina, and Naama—being released into a media frenzy will be a far cry from the brutal reality they endured. These women were not simply “captured.” They were ambushed during the October 7 massacre, abducted from their military base by Hamas terrorists. They were taken as trophies, their identities reduced to pawns in a cynical strategy of psychological warfare.
Hamas hopes that the spectacle of releasing these hostages will erase the memories of that fateful day. On October 7, approximately 6,000 Palestinians, including 3,800 Hamas and other terrorist operatives, flooded into Israel. This invasion resulted in the massacre of 1,163 people, including babies, children, women, and the elderly. These were not casualties of war; they were victims of targeted, unthinkable violence.
The Reality of Terror
For Hamas, hostages are not human beings—they are tools to further their agenda. These terrorists seek to create a narrative of their own victimhood while deflecting attention from the atrocities they commit. The world must not forget the faces of Liri, Daniella, Karina, and Naama as they were on October 7—soldiers ambushed in an unprovoked attack, treated inhumanely by Hamas.
The release of hostages is not an act of goodwill. It is a calculated move meant to garner sympathy and whitewash the crimes committed. Hamas relies on this tactic to bolster their image among sympathizers and deflect from their role as a terror organization responsible for countless deaths.
What the World Must Remember
Hamas’ propaganda machine cannot erase the truth. It cannot absolve the organization of the horror they inflicted on October 7 or the decades of terror they have perpetrated. The world must remember that every action Hamas takes is part of a broader strategy to maintain power and spread their ideology through violence and fear.
As we watch the release of these four women, let it be a reminder of the countless others still held captive and the lives already lost. This is not a time for appeasement or forgetting—it is a time for justice and truth.
