Staff Reports
A recent release of Israeli hostages from the clutches of Hamas has stirred up a firestorm of reactions, including President Trump’s rather blunt commentary from the ever-so-glamorous confines of Air Force One. The three men, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami, and Or Levy, were finally set free after 16 months of being treated like they were extras in a horror film. Trump didn’t mince words when pointing out their emaciated conditions likening them to Holocaust survivors. It’s hard to argue with the imagery—after all, when those released from captivity look only slightly less unappetizing than a bag of bones, something has gone terribly awry.
The backdrop of this hostage situation is nothing short of a tragic spectacle created by Hamas, whose antics rival that of a reality TV show lacking actual reality. Since their notorious kidnapping spree back in October 2023, where they nabbed over 250 people from their homes and a festival, Hamas has turned hostage releases into their very own red-carpet premiere for public relations stunts. It seems terrorists have taken a page from Hollywood’s book, taking every opportunity to spin their narrative, complete with propaganda parties featuring their own children. Because what says “I care about humanity” like parading your kids around as you celebrate releasing the very people you held hostage?
Footage emerging from the release shows the released captives waving weakly, looking like they just got dragged out of a war zone—oh wait, they did. And while the world watches with bated breath, one can’t help but notice how Hamas is more interested in the optics than the morality of their actions. The International Red Cross might want to rename itself to the “International Red Propaganda Machine”, given how they joined forces with Hamas for this staged production.
Trump: I'm Losing Patience With Hamas https://t.co/MyYawzTLSd
— Michael J. Fell (@MichaelJFell) February 10, 2025
Trump’s remarks also spotlight an undeniable truth: patience is wearing thin, and it’s not just about the treatment of hostages. It’s about an entire world that’s growing increasingly fed up with Hamas’s theatrics. Pressure is mounting on these terrorists, and rightly so. Just as Secretary Marco Rubio emphasized, there’s an urgent call for Hamas to release all hostages without delay. It seems the collective gumption of the international community is finally beginning to swell against this barbaric group that has taken hostage-taking to a new level of grotesque absurdity.
As for what’s next? If this situation continues to escalate, one can only assume that the global attitude towards Hamas will shift from caution to outright exasperation. The Israeli Defense Forces have made it clear that this circus act of hostage releases isn’t going to win them any favors. In fact, the longer Hamas plays its reclusive games, the more doors they’ll be slamming shut on their own futures. The tide of public and political opinion might just help ensure that their days are numbered. And who knows? By the time an end is finally put to this madness, their reign of terror may become nothing but a bad memory marked by starvation, manipulation, and a shocking lack of humanity.
