Jerusalem, 12 May, 2025 (TPS-IL) — The Nir Oz community, devastated by the October 7 attack, issues a statement greeting the release of Edan Alexander but highlighting the fact that the Israeli hostages without American citizenship are left behind:
“Our community deeply moved by the release of Edan Alexander after 584 days in captivity. We embrace his family, and the Jewish community in the United States. Every hostage who returns is a great light within the darkness in which we find ourselves.
Alongside this, it is difficult to ignore the harsh message that the citizens of the State of Israel receive today, which is conveyed to the entire world: our lives are worth less.
A hostage with an American passport receives priority, while the other 58 hostages remain behind – among them 14 members of the Nir Oz community, and the anxiety for their fate is greater than ever.”
The community also addressed President Trump, thanking him for his efforts to bring hostages home.
“You have once again shown your strength, your global influence, and your unwavering commitment to protecting innocent lives. Please – don’t stop here. Help us bring all of them back,” Nir Oz residents plead.