Israel’s offensive against Hamas in Gaza has escalated after last week’s attacks by the Palestinian group. The death toll has surpassed 3,000 as the war enters its fourth day.
Both sides of the border are mourning the loss of their loved ones. Amidst the barrage of attacks from Hamas and Israel’s all-out operation to gain “full control” of Gaza, stories of brutality against innocent civilians are emerging.
Madhura Naik, an Indian TV actor, shared a video message on Instagram claiming that her cousin sister and her husband were murdered in front of their children by Hamas. In the video, the Naagin actor, who is of Indian origin and Jewish, expressed the pain and emotions her family is experiencing. She also mentioned that the streets of Israel are burning in flames due to Hamas’s actions.
Naik further revealed that she faced trolling on social media after posting a picture of her sister and her family, stating that it shows the depth of the pro-Palestinian agenda. She expressed her frustration at being shamed, humiliated, and targeted for being Jewish.
The story of Odaya and her family exemplifies the brutality of one of the bloodiest Israel-Hamas wars in recent years. Many children have been orphaned, and several lives have been lost in the relentless rocket attacks and air strikes. Death, fear, and destruction have cast a somber shadow over both sides of this conflict.
Moti Bukjin, a volunteer with the charity Zaka who recovers bodies according to Jewish law, revealed that Hamas gunmen killed over 100 people in the kibbutz of Beeri alone. He expressed that everyone, including children, babies, and the elderly, was shot and murdered in cold blood.
Israel has announced the recapture of Gaza border areas from Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that the military campaign is just the beginning of a sustained war to destroy Hamas and bring about changes in the Middle East.