Increasing American casualties and a growing number of missing individuals in Israel.
Number of Americans Killed in Israel Rising, With More Missing
As one American father begs for help finding out the fate of his missing son, the number of Americans killed when Hamas stormed Israeli communities on Saturday is rising.
“Sadly, we now know that at least 11 American citizens were among those killed — many of whom made a second home in Israel,” the White House said in a statement released Monday and attributed to President Joe Biden. The toll of Americans killed in the slaughter previously stood at nine.
“While we are still working to confirm, we believe it is likely that American citizens may be among those being held by Hamas,” the statement continued.
According to CNN, Qatar is communicating with Hamas on the issue of hostages being held in Gaza.
Hamas is believed to be holding about 150 Israelis hostage, according to The New York Times.
American Soldier Missing
One American whose status is unknown is Itay Chen, 19, who is an American citizen and an Israel Defense Forces soldier, according to ABC News.
Chen’s base was along the border with Gaza, his father, Ruby Chen, said.
“We got a message from him Saturday morning, 6:30 a.m., saying that there is bombing,” Ruby Chen said.
“That was the last time that we had any communication with him. Since then, he has been defined officially by the IDF as missing in action,” he said.
Appeal for Help
“My son, a U.S. citizen, is most likely in Gaza as we speak,” Ruby Chen pleaded.
“There are multiple U.S.-Israeli citizens that are in the same situation as we are. What we are asking from President Biden, in addition to condemning, is being more vicious in his request from the Hamas to abide to international law when it comes to prisoners of war,” he continued.
“That means that they need to identify each POW that they have. It means that they need to provide and take care of their health and they need to allow the U.N. … to come and visit those prisoners of war.”
“Please help me,” he said.
Another American Reported Missing
NEW: 23 year old American citizen Hersh Golberg-Polin is missing after sending his parents a chilling message as Hamas terrorists paraglided into the desert rave in southern Israel.
His parents are fearing the worst.
In a text message to his mom and dad, Golberg-Polin wrote: “I… pic.twitter.com/2QcbnwRVnp
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 8, 2023
Hersh Golberg-Polin had recently finished his military service in Israel as a medic, according to the New York Post.
Goldberg-Polin was one of many attending a festival in Israel when Hamas attacked. His family received two texts from him, but they have not heard from him since Saturday.
Hamas has said that if Israel bombs Gaza targets without warning to allow those in those buildings to leave, it will stage televised executions of its hostages.
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What measures should be taken by the United Nations to ensure the well-being of prisoners of war in Gaza and condemn the acts of aggression by Hamas
Polin’s parents received a chilling message from him as Hamas terrorists infiltrated a desert rave in southern Israel. They fear the worst for their son’s safety.
The rising number of Americans killed and missing in Israel is a cause for concern. The White House has confirmed that at least 11 American citizens were among those killed by Hamas during their attack on Israeli communities. The toll was previously believed to be nine. These Americans had made Israel their second home, highlighting the deep connection between the two nations.
Furthermore, there is an alarming possibility that American citizens may also be among those being held hostage by Hamas. The White House statement released by President Joe Biden expressed the belief that American citizens may be among the captive individuals. Qatar is actively communicating with Hamas to address the issue of hostages being held in Gaza. It is estimated that Hamas is currently holding about 150 Israelis hostage, according to reliable sources such as The New York Times.
Among the missing Americans is Itay Chen, a 19-year-old American citizen serving as an Israel Defense Forces soldier. His father, Ruby Chen, received a message from Itay on that fateful Saturday morning. Itay reported the bombings in the area, and that was the last communication they had with him. The Israeli Defense Forces have officially classified Itay as missing in action.
In a heart-wrenching appeal for help, Ruby Chen pleaded with President Biden to take more decisive action. He emphasized the need for the Hamas to abide by international law concerning prisoners of war. Ruby requested that President Biden condemn these actions more strongly and demand that Hamas identify and provide for the health of the POWs. He also called for the United Nations to be allowed to visit the prisoners of war to ensure their well-being.
Another American citizen reported missing is Hersh Golberg-Polin, a 23-year-old who had recently completed his military service as a medic in Israel. His parents received a chilling message from him as Hamas terrorists paraglided into the desert rave where he was attending. They are now fearing the worst for their son’s safety.
These cases highlight the dangers faced by Americans living or visiting Israel, as well as the importance of swift action by both the American and Israeli governments to ensure the safety and prompt return of their citizens. The international community should also condemn these acts of aggression and support efforts to secure the release of those being held hostage. It is a devastating and urgent situation that requires immediate attention and resolution.
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