Shlomo Mansour, an 85-year-old Holocaust survivor, has been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for 213 days. Mansour, who also survived the Farhoud Pogrom in Iraq as a young boy, was kidnapped by the group, which has been described as the 'new Nazis'. Calls for his release have intensified as the hostage situation reached 214 days. U.S. Senator Rick Scott emphasized that Hamas continues to hold both Americans and Israelis captive, underscoring the urgency to free all hostages.
214 days have passed since Shlomo was first held hostage. As a Holocaust survivor, Shlomo has witnessed unimaginable evil and persecution throughout his life, including Hamas’ terrorism. Hamas continues to hold Americans and Israelis hostage. We cannot rest until every last one… https://t.co/xLfBDDpdCg
Shlomo Mansour 86, survived the Farhoud Pogrom as a young boy in Iraq. He has been held hostage in Gaza by Hamas for 213 days. #LetThemGoNow https://t.co/qzjV6YOrQB
It’s always 💯 the fault of Hamas when these negotiations break down. Stop dillydallying and go save the hostages using force to remove their captors. It’s day 213. It’s been too long for months now. https://t.co/PFvnulRQkY
Shlomo Mansour, 85, survived the Nazis. He must survive Hamas - the new Nazis - who kidnapped him and held him captive for seven months. #YomHaShoah https://t.co/wdgeE4hci0
Shlomo Mansour, 85, survived the Nazis. He must survive Hamas - the new Nazis - who kidnapped him and held him captive for seven months. https://t.co/eh1RHkwdeY