What it’s about
Sabine Taasa, a grieving mother from Israel, implored the United Nations’ Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in Geneva to comprehend the gruesome reality faced by Israelis, following a horrific Hamas attack on October 7 that claimed the lives of her husband and son.
Why it matters
The compelling plea underscores the profound human cost of Hamas’s violence and the ongoing trauma faced by innocent Israeli families. It highlights Israel’s precarious security situation and the urgent need for international recognition of these atrocities.
Key details
Addressing the UN, Sabine Taasa presented a video documenting the brutal murder of her loved ones, urging committee members to bear witness to the horrific reality she and many other Israelis face.
“My son Or was shot six times in the head by terrorists after reassuring me everything would be okay. My husband Gil was killed while shielding my children—Koren, traumatized and limping; Shai, blinded in one eye and fearful of being separate from me for more than minutes,” recounted Taasa.
The psychological toll
Sabine highlighted the lasting psychological impact on her family, stressing, “There aren’t enough psychologists to alleviate the suffering.” Even the schools’ attempt to assist is hindered because many teachers have themselves suffered losses and trauma.
Seeking understanding
“We want to live in peace with our neighbors. We are not killers—we need protection,” Sabine exclaimed. She emphasized that while many Gazans are innocent, the true enemy is Hamas, calling for a decisive solution to change the narrative and promote peace.
Current status
During her stay in Geneva, Sabine learned that the IDF had neutralized Ahmad Wadia, the Hamas terrorist responsible for orchestrating the ghastly attack, illustrating the lengths Israel must go to ensure its citizens’ safety.
The bigger picture
This moving testimony underscores the constant threat that Israelis face and their relentless pursuit for peace. It also serves as a stark reminder of the necessity for international bodies like the UN to recognize the dire impacts of Hamas’s actions on innocent Israeli lives.
This story was first published on ynetnews.com.