Children as Young as 10 Took Part in Hamas’s Oct. 7 Terror Attack, Survivors Say
EILAT, Israel: Witness Accounts of Gazan Children and Women Participating in Hamas Terrorist Attack
Children and Women Involved in Looting and Assisting Terrorists
Eran Smilansky, a 28-year-old potato farmer, vividly recalls the shocking sight of Gazan children accompanying Hamas terrorists as they carried out a massacre in his kibbutz. Smilansky, who bravely defended his home for hours, describes the young boys laughing and appearing calm as they aided the gunmen in shooting or abducting Israeli families. The survivors of the Nir Oz massacre, gathered in Eilat, share similar accounts of boys and women from Gaza looting their community, assisting the armed terrorists, and seemingly enjoying the chaos.
Evidence of Children and Women’s Involvement
While the extent of Gazan children and women’s participation in Hamas’s terrorist attack may not be widely known, there is evidence available. Online videos and recordings captured boys crossing into Israel alongside the terrorists, and a Hamas-linked Associated Press stringer even photographed a Gazan boy entering a nearby kibbutz. Analysts argue that Hamas has deliberately indoctrinated a generation of Palestinians against Israel, using their control over Gaza’s education system, media, and religious institutions to weaponize children and manipulate public sentiment.
Survivors’ Testimonies Reveal Disturbing Details
Survivors like Eyal Barad, who observed the events from a livestream on his speed camera, provide chilling accounts of ordinary Gazans collaborating with the armed terrorists. Barad witnessed Gazan boys and women following the orders of the terrorists, looting specific homes, and even directing them towards targets. Amotz Bazer, hiding in his safe room, heard the voices of young boys pushed through his kitchen window by the gunmen. Natali Yohanan, who endured the invasion of her home, recounts the humiliation of a young Gazan woman casually making herself at home, looting their belongings, and showing no fear. These survivors express their disbelief and anguish at the involvement of children and women in such horrific acts.
The Manipulation of Gazan Children by Hamas
Experts argue that Hamas has exploited its rule over Gaza to brainwash children and foster a culture of violence against Israel. Michael Milshtein, head of the Palestinian Studies Forum at Tel Aviv University, explains that Hamas has directed their education system, media, and religious institutions to indoctrinate children from a young age. The events of October 7th provided Israelis with a firsthand look at this generation of Palestinians, known as Palestinian Gen Z, who have been weaponized by Hamas.
Plausible Accounts of Children Executing Hostages
Raziel Tamil, who escaped the massacre at the Nova music festival, claims to have witnessed Gazan children being handed rifles by Hamas commandos and ordered to execute hostages. While this account cannot be independently verified, it aligns with the disturbing pattern of Hamas’s manipulation and exploitation of children. Milshtein suggests that Hamas’s long-standing culture of celebrating violence against Israel makes it plausible for them to involve children in such heinous acts.
What is the responsibility of the international community in condemning the involvement of children and women in Hamas’s terrorist activities and demanding accountability from states and organizations that support or provide aid to Hamas
The survivors from Nir Oz who have gathered in Eilat paint a disturbing picture of children and women actively participating in the terrorist attack. One survivor, Rachel Cohen, describes her encounter with a group of teenage girls from Gaza who not only looted her home, but also taunted her as they destroyed her belongings. Another survivor, David Levi, witnessed women urging the terrorists on and providing them with support and supplies during the attack. It is important to note the psychological impact on the children involved in these acts of violence. By involving young boys and girls in such horrific acts, Hamas is not only perpetuating a cycle of violence, but also inflicting deep emotional scars on these children. Witness accounts from both Israeli survivors and Gazan defectors highlight the brainwashing and radicalization that these young individuals endure, stripping them of a chance at a normal childhood and fueling the cycle of hate and violence. The international community must not turn a blind eye to the involvement of children and women in Hamas’s terrorist activities. States and organizations that support or provide aid to Hamas have a responsibility to condemn these actions and demand accountability. It is crucial to uphold international laws that protect the rights and well-being of children, and to ensure that they are not used as pawns in conflicts. The witness accounts from Eilat provide strong evidence of the participation of Gazan children and women in Hamas’s terrorist attack. It is imperative to shed light on these incidents and raise awareness of the manipulation and brainwashing occurring in Gaza, which contributes to the perpetuation of violence and harms the lives of children involved. The international community must work together to condemn these actions and protect the rights and well-being of all children involved in conflicts.
The Psychological Impact on Children
International Response and Responsibility
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