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David Elmescany

Am I the Only One Seeing the Horror Unfolding?

via DALL-E
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In recent days, we’ve witnessed a macabre choreography that defies reason: Hamas releases hostages brutally seized in blood-soaked attacks, while Israel, under global pressure, frees terrorists convicted by democratic courts — some responsible for massacres that orphaned children and left cities in mourning. What should be an act of humanity has become a geopolitical reality show, where terror is rewarded with legitimacy, and justice bows to blackmail. Does anyone else see the abyss opening beneath us?

This is no ordinary prisoner swap. It’s the ritualized surrender of principle. Every hostage returned by Hamas — paraded as proof of their “mercy” — is matched by the release of killers who spent years behind bars for proven crimes: bus bombings, stabbings in public squares, plots to sow chaos. The message is unmistakable: terrorist groups now have a playbook. Simply kidnap civilians, film the brutality, and wait for democracies — fearing the court of public opinion — to trade terrorists for living bodies.

History knows concessions under threat — ransom paid to pirates, dialogues with guerrillas, ceasefires stained with blood. But never, never, have we seen such a cynical spectacle broadcast in real time. While Hamas weaponizes traumatized hostages as props for propaganda, Israel — guardian of a justice system once proud of its rigor — reduces court rulings to bargaining chips. What separates a state of law from a terrorist group when both trade corpses and criminals on the global stage?

The future this foreshadows is chilling. Every freed terrorist isn’t a “gesture of peace” — they’re potential recruiters, symbols for sleeper cells, proof that mass murder yields dividends. And democracies? They become hostages to their own hesitation, applauding as “diplomacy” what is, at its core, the betrayal of everything they vowed to uphold.

If we now negotiate with groups that slit the throats of infants in cribs, what will history books say 50 years from now? That civilization, at its technological zenith, chose to sit at the table with absolute evil — and served it our dignity on a silver platter.

The real hostage crisis isn’t the captives in Gaza—it’s our collective ability to distinguish justice from surrender. And as the world watches, shares, and changes the channel, the darkness inches closer.

About the Author
As an Advertising professional and the founder of the "Viva Israel" project in Portuguese, I have been dedicated to bringing the various aspects of Israel to Portuguese speakers. I immigrated to Israel in 2003 and served in the military until 2007. In addition, I work closely with the Israeli Police in the Old City, and currently hold the rank of First Sergeant in the Nahal combat unit. With my extensive experience in the advertising sector, I have sharpened my skills and used them to promote the rich culture, history, and vibrant life of Israel through my project. From politics and society to tourism and cuisine, "Viva Israel" covers a broad spectrum of topics, engaging over a million followers across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and our dedicated website.
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