The 'Wonder Woman' actress, who is also a former Israeli soldier, and others speak out against the tragedy as the bodies of six hostages held by Hamas had been found in Gaza.
- Sep 2, 2024
AceShowbiz - On Sunday, September 1, Israelis were devastated by the news that the bodies of six hostages held by Hamas had been found in Gaza, indicating that they had been killed by Hamas. Six Israelis, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Carmel Gat, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Eden Yerushalmi, were held captive for almost 11 months before being brutally murdered.
Actress and former Israeli soldier Gal Gadot shared her grief on Instagram, writing, "The heart is broken into pieces today." Gadot expressed that the hostages had become an inseparable part of their hearts and that the news of their murder had shattered them.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari stated that the hostages had likely been murdered by Hamas terrorists shortly before they were discovered by the IDF. Israeli health ministry spokesperson Shira Solomon confirmed that the six had been killed by close-range gunshots.
Hamas officials blamed Israel for the deaths, alleging that three of the hostages were to be released as part of a failed ceasefire agreement.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the news, blaming Hamas for refusing to agree to a hostage release deal that had been backed by the United States.
The Hostages Families Forum, an organization representing the families of the hostages, condemned Netanyahu's response, calling on him to take responsibility for the hostages' deaths. Meanwhile, the group Bring Them Home Now organized protests throughout Israel, demanding the immediate release of the remaining 101 hostages.
The tragedy has sparked outrage both within Israel and internationally, with many condemning the headlines that underplay Hamas's role in the hostages' deaths. Activist Eve Barlow criticized CNN's headline, calling it a failure to do their job.
Amidst the collective grief, Gal Gadot continues to use her platform to advocate for the safe return of the remaining hostages. She concluded her Instagram post with the hashtag #bringthemhomenow, a reminder that 101 other lives are still at stake.
