Members of Kibbutz Nir Oz who were at the epicentre of Hamas’s attack have set up 239 empty beds in Safra Square in Jerusalem, showcasing the number of hostages currently held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. “The families have demanded that the Israeli government take immediate action to bring back all the hostages, missing soldiers and civilians,” Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum headquarters said in a press release. The exhibit of empty beds in Safra Square in Jerusalem remains open to the public until November 1 afternoon. Members of Kibbutz Nir Oz said that a quarter of Kibbutz Nir Oz is not with them, as 80 Kibbutz members have been murdered or kidnapped. He said 315 IDF soldiers have died since Hamas’ attack in Israel on October 7, CNN reported.

Source: News 24 November 01, 2023 01:07 UTC