Hamas shares video of Israeli hostage in Gaza.
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
5:20 PM – Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Surfaced footage obtained by the press shows Mia Schem, an Israeli-French citizen kidnapped by Hamas, lying on a bed with her right arm being bandaged up by someone standing next to the camera.
The Islamic terrorist group Hamas is currently holding Schem, 21, captive in the Gaza Strip. They posted the never-before-seen footage of the hostage detained in the enclave late on Monday.
Schem, who looked pale from fear but is still seen sitting up upright with her head held high and speaking into the camera, said that she was hurt and transported to Gaza before pleading to be released to her family.
In the background, tremendous rumbling can be heard while she speaks.
Schem’s mother pleaded with the Israeli government and other international leaders to retrieve her daughter so that she can come back home to her loved ones in a statement on Tuesday in Tel Aviv, Israel.
“I am begging the world to bring my baby back home, she only went to a festival party to have some fun and now she is in Gaza and she is not the only one,” Keren Scharf told reporters.
“I saw she is alive, I saw that she was… I heard before rumors that she was shot in the shoulder or in the leg so I can see she was shot in her shoulder, I see she had an operation, she looks very terrified, she looks like she is in big pain, and I can see that she says what they tell her to say,” she added.
According to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), they have been in contact with Schem’s family ever since her abduction last week and have notified them of all the details regarding the incident.
The video’s release is “another way for Hamas to wage a psychological war” on civilians in Israel, according to IDF Spokesman Maj. Libby Weiss.
The number of captives being held in Gaza is still unknown.
The Al-Qassam Brigades, a military arm of Hamas, released a video statement on Monday in which a spokesperson said that there were at least 200 to 250 people involved. However, the spokesperson, Abu Obaida, later stated that the Al-Qassam Brigades had “roughly 200 captives,” with the other hostages being held by various Islamic “militant formations” in Gaza.
“Mia if you can see us, we want to tell you from all the family and all the people in Israel,” Schem’s brother, Eli Schem, told the press. “We’re waiting for you, we love you, and we are going to do anything to bring you back home.”
One America News is unable to independently confirm the location, timing, and current state of Schem in the video.
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How has the international community responded to the kidnapping of Mia Schem, and what role do they play in finding a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict in the region
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The Israeli government has condemned the kidnapping and demanded the immediate release of Mia Schem and all other hostages held by Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his deep concern for the safety and well-being of the captives.
“We will not rest until every Israeli citizen, whether at home or abroad, is safe and free from harm,” Netanyahu said in a press conference.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have been working tirelessly to gather intelligence and develop a plan for a rescue operation. They have vowed to use all resources at their disposal to bring the hostages back home safely.
Hamas, however, has made it clear that they will not release any hostages without the fulfillment of their demands. While the exact nature of these demands is yet to be disclosed, it is believed that they involve the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.
The international community has also joined in the condemnation of Hamas’ actions. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Hamas to release the hostages immediately and without any conditions.
The French government has also called for the immediate release of Mia Schem, who holds dual citizenship. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian stated that they are in close contact with the Israeli authorities and are working to ensure the safe return of their citizen.
The kidnapping of Mia Schem and the other hostages serves as a grim reminder of the ongoing conflict and tensions in the region. It highlights the need for continued efforts towards a peaceful resolution and the importance of international cooperation in combating terrorism.
As Mia Schem remains captive and her family anxiously awaits her safe return, the world watches and hopes for a swift resolution to this distressing situation. The immediate focus is on the rescue operation and the safe release of all the hostages, but the long-term goal should be the establishment of lasting peace in the Middle East.
The international community must stand united against terrorism and work towards finding diplomatic solutions that ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals, regardless of their nationality or religion.
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