ITAI's Special Bulletin III
October 12, 2023
By: Joseph Puder
Israel is entering today the seventh day of the war with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). The full scope of the atrocities committed by Hamas and PIJ have now been seen by over 100 reporters from all over the world. The gruesome sight of decapitated babies, the murder of young children and the elderly, and the brutal rape and murder of Israeli women constitutes an unprecedented war crime. It could only be compared to the Nazi atrocities.
As of this time, the number of Israelis murdered by Hamas has climbed to over 1,200, and 3000 wounded, some critically. There are estimated to be 150 Israeli kidnapped by the Hamas and PIJ terrorist who were dragged to Gaza, among them scores of American citizens and some with dual citizenship. It is incumbent upon the Biden administration to do no less to see their release as was done for the Iranian-American hostages taken by Iran.
These bloodthirsty and hate-filled murderers of Hamas and PIJ and their leaders will no doubt find shelter among civilians in Gaza who will serve as their human shields. Israel has informed innocent Palestinian civilians (most are not so innocent since they voted for Hamas) to evacuate to Red Cross and United Nation works and Relief facilities. About 250,000 have already left their homes. The Israel Defense Forces will be destroying any structure belonging to Hamas or PIJ, on a far more extensive scaled than on previous engagements with the terrorists in Gaza.
The entry Benny Gantz, (former Chief-of-Staff) leader of the National Unity Party, and his second in command, Gadi Eisenkot, the former Chief-of-staff, to the war cabinet is a most positive development.
The Interfaith Taskforce for America and Israel (ITAI), mourns the enormous loss of Israeli Men, women, and children, and praying for a speedy recovery of the injured, as well as for the safe return of the hostages. We are virtually embracing the people of Israel who have shown tremendous courage and resolve and have selflessly united to assist their brothers and sisters in a wonderful spirit of brotherhood and love.