Upon hearing news that a friend’s cousin was at the concert in Israel and is now amongst the missing, I have this to say.
One of the things that struck me hardest reading news this morning was that Hamas took people from many countries, not just Israelis. They have set themselves up against the world.
@AlliFlowers This is why the ghoulish celebrations and admonishments from some sectors are so disturbing to me. They have bought into the propaganda and narrative so hard that they consider this justified and the fault of the victims.
@AlliFlowers
"not 'just Israelis' "? I'm sure you didn't mean it the way it sounds. Because clearly, the attack was on Jews & the State of Israel. There are always many tourists & people making pilgrimages to Israel, from all over the world. Did you say, on 9/11, that what struck you hardest was that Al Qaeda killed people from many countries, not just Americans?
@lolonurse As a Jew I’m just gonna pretend you misread my comment.
@AlliFlowers So true. I’m sending love to your friend and their family, and hopes for their safety and return.
@LauraJMG I wish there were more we could do.
@AlliFlowers Yes! It’s such a helpless feeling, when people are sucked into violent conflict this way.
:(((
@AlliFlowers terrorists do not care, Hamas does not even care about Palestinians, they use even them as human shields. I hope your friends cousin will be found alive.