| SWC Mourns the Loss of Lives, Prays for the Injured and Kidnapped |
| Message from the Simon Wiesenthal Center at the conclusion of the Jewish Holiday of Simchat Torah and SheminiAtzeret: |
| The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) mourns the murder and maiming of hundreds of Israeli innocent civilians and soldiers duringan unprovoked, sneak attack on Israeli sovereign territory by Hamas terrorists. We call for the speedy recovery and the safe return of Israeli and American citizens kidnapped by Hamas terrorists incoordinated attacks unleashed by the Iranians and their Palestinian proxies. Hamas, and those supporting and training them for this terrorist onslaught, must be charged with crimes against humanity bythe international community. Any nation attacked in this manner would retaliate immediately. The SWC is grateful to President Biden for his support including additional military assistance. At the same time, it is clearthat the US must immediately snapback sanctions on the Iranian regime to choke off the financial backing that was so crucial to the terrorist onslaught. We also urge UN Secretary-General António Guterres to immediately cancel the ongoing the UN Human Rights Council’s open-ended inquiry which is nothing more than a kangaroo court to demonize and delegitimize the State of Israel. In addition, all social media giants must immediately, carefully review their current rules which are often circumvented byHamas terrorists and their supporters in pursuit of murdering more Jews. Finally, it’s past due for the major donor nations to UNWRA to cut off all” educational funds” to an institution whosefacilities and educational program benefit only Hamas and like institutions. Please share this message with family and friends. We will continue to update you in the days tocome. |
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