Hostage's Mother Urges Israel to End Gaza War for Hostage Release

Plea for Hostage Release

• 💔 Vicky Cohen, mother of hostage Nimrod Cohen, states that Israel must end the war in Gaza to bring all hostages home.
• ⏳ Nimrod was taken at 19 and will turn 21 next month, having been held for 626 days with no news since March.
• 🕊️ Cohen emphasizes that rescue operations are for the deceased, but her son is alive and needs to be brought home through a deal.

Urgency and Conditions

• ⚠️ Cohen expresses extreme urgency, noting that hostages do not have time and are held in tunnels without safety or information on their current condition or treatment.
• ⚡ The ongoing conflict, including recent exchanges with Iran, adds to the uncertainty and danger for the hostages.
• 🎯 The focus should be on rescuing hostages and protecting the innocent population in Gaza, rather than continuing the war.

Blame and Leadership

• 👑 Cohen places the responsibility on Prime Minister Netanyahu to decide to finish the war in Gaza, despite pressure from coalition members.
• ⚖️ She argues that after successes against Iran, Netanyahu is in a safe position to end the Gaza conflict.
• ❌ Continuing the war while also fighting Iran and holding Hamas in Gaza is unsustainable.

Criticism of Leadership

• 🗣️ Cohen criticizes Netanyahu's insensitive comparison of his son postponing a wedding to the suffering of hostage families.
• 💔 She highlights the immense personal suffering of not seeing her son for so long and the terror for his well-being.
• 🤝 The majority of Israeli society wants the hostages and soldiers brought home.

Maintaining Visibility

• 📣 Cohen feels the hostage families are doing their best to ensure the hostages are not forgotten, using media and online meetings.
• 📢 Many people express their support and commitment to the cause until the hostages are returned.