Disturbing Video Captures Two Women Removing Posters of Innocent Israeli Children Held Hostage by Hamas

A shocking video has surfaced, depicting the moment two women tore down posters featuring innocent Israeli children who were being held hostage by Hamas. One of the women was heard shouting, "this is for Palestine!" as they aggressively removed the flyers. The British-Israeli woman who recorded the encounter, Neta Fibeesh, disclosed that she faced verbal abuse from members of the public while putting up the flyers in North London. Neta, who has a personal connection to someone abducted by Hamas, was subjected to swearing and intimidation by bystanders while distributing the flyers to advocate for human rights.

The 23-year-old PhD student further revealed that some of her Jewish friends have been living in fear on the streets of Britain since the outbreak of the conflict. They have experienced verbal harassment and, in some instances, resorted to concealing their religion to avoid abuse.

Neta returned to the UK from Tel Aviv on one of British Airways' last flights due to the escalating tensions in Israel. She described her experience since returning as "unpleasant" and "upsetting." Born in Israel, Neta had moved to the UK with her family at the age of three and recently returned to pursue a PhD in neurobiology at Tel Aviv University.

"When we saw that tensions had escalated, my parents managed to get me on one of the last flights going back to the UK," she recounted. During her flight back, Neta had to wait on the tarmac as Israel's Iron Dome intercepted missiles overhead. Meanwhile, her friends and peers in Israel faced the distressing reality of seeking shelter from missile attacks, with people her age being called up as combat reserves.

Feeling restless upon her return to the UK, Neta decided to take action by printing and distributing the flyers. One of the posters featured four-year-old Ariel, who, along with his months-old brother Kfir and their mother Shiri Silberman-Bibas, had been kidnapped, sending shockwaves throughout the world.

Neta and her mother were placing these posters around Mornington Crescent in North London when bystanders attempted to remove them. Two women approached them, aggressively tearing down the flyers while declaring, "this is for Palestine!" In response, Neta emphasized that the issues were not mutually exclusive, insisting that the posters were about innocent children and people.

In the aftermath of the incident, Neta described the past week as "devastating" and expressed her safety concerns in the UK. She noted that a close family friend had been among the innocents kidnapped by Hamas. Neta's words highlight the anxiety that many in the Jewish community are currently facing in the UK, with some feeling compelled to hide their faith to avoid confrontation.

Her testimony coincided with a statement by Rishi Sunak, who called on the police to address anti-Israel hate. In response to safety concerns, two Jewish schools in London temporarily closed. Neta had been advised to distribute the flyers in groups for safety reasons, but she initially began on her own while waiting for her parents to join her.

During her solo leafleting, Neta encountered a man who questioned her actions, implying that the situation was a form of karma. She responded by emphasizing the innocence of children and civilians caught up in the conflict. The man's response, which included swearing and shouting "free Palestine," exemplifies the challenges faced by those advocating for human rights during such turbulent times.

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas had its roots in a violent raid on villages near the Gaza border by Hamas terrorists, resulting in the tragic deaths of numerous festivalgoers and the hostage-taking of around 150 individuals, including mothers and children. Israel declared war on Hamas in response, launching extensive bombardments on the densely populated Gaza Strip. The death toll on both sides continued to rise as the conflict intensified.

Israel's military chief declared "Now is the time for war" as the country prepared for a ground invasion to eradicate Hamas. Israel has pledged to retaliate for the attack that occurred on October 7, described as the deadliest by Palestinian militants in Israeli history.

In an effort to garner international support for its response, Israel released distressing images of infants allegedly murdered and burned in their homes by Hamas terrorists. The shocking visuals, including the lifeless body of a baby, elicited horror and condemnation from global leaders, including US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak.

As nations worldwide called for restraint and peace, the UK reaffirmed its support for Israel and announced plans to send military assistance to the Eastern Mediterranean. The military package included Navy ships, aircraft, surveillance assets, and personnel, aiming to monitor regional security and curb the transfer of weapons to Hamas.