Earlier today, a solemn ceremony took place at the United Nations, organized by Ambassador Danon and the Israeli Mission to the UN. The event was held in remembrance of Shiri, Ariel, Kfir Bibas, and Oded Lifshitz and saw the participation of numerous ambassadors from around the world. During the gathering, Ambassador Danon and the Ambassador of Argentina to the UN delivered remarks, and attendees observed a moment of silence to honor the victims. Additionally, those present were invited to inscribe their messages in a condolence book.
Ambassador Danon, addressing those assembled, stated: “When Hamas kidnapped a mother and her two children, when Hamas took Israeli babies as prizes, when Hamas violated the agreement in the most brutal way – the UN did not condemn or speak about Hamas and continues to remain silent to this very day.”
He further emphasized: “The UN passed countless resolutions on Israel and held countless emergency sessions. But when a baby, a toddler, and their mother were taken from their home, when these terrorists massacred babies, entire families, the international community had nothing to say. But Israel will not be silent. We will continue to say their names – Kfir, Ariel, Shiri, and Oded. We will ensure that their memory will be remembered forever. We will make Hamas pay. We won’t stop until everyone comes home.”
Speaking at the ceremony, Argentina’s Ambassador to the UN underscored the gravity of the events: “We cannot forget what happened. What happened on Oct 7 was not just another attack in this long conflict. It was the manifestation of silence. In the face of such horror, we cannot afford silence and complicity. Israel has the right to defend itself.”
The Argentine Ambassador also shared reflections from a visit to the affected communities in Israel: “When I visited these communities in Israel, on the one hand, I saw the purest form of life. On the other, the most brutal form of brutality.”
{Matzav.com}