Sabine Sterk
CEO of Time to Stand Up for Israel

Hamas Played The World And Israel

For months, silence. For months, agony. Then, suddenly—whispers from the darkness. Over the past week, some families of hostages held by Hamas received long-awaited proof of life from their loved ones. A flicker of hope in an unrelenting nightmare. A moment of relief, perhaps. But should they exhale? Or is this just the opening act of an even greater horror?

When you zoom out and examine the bloodstained pattern Hamas has left behind, a grim question emerges: Are these messages a lifeline, or a cruel countdown to the unthinkable?

The Horrors Behind the Curtain

Take the Bibas family. A mother, father, and their two little boys—one an infant, the other just a toddler—ripped from their home and dragged into Gaza. In November 2023, Hamas claimed an Israeli airstrike killed them, using their deaths as a tool to stoke outrage against Israel. That lie was shattered last Thursday.

The truth? Hamas murdered the boys with their own hands. Not from an airstrike. Not by accident. Deliberately. Brutally. They mutilated their tiny bodies, then spun their deaths into propaganda, feeding the world another lie.

And what of the mother, Shiri? Hamas claimed she was among the returned bodies last week. But when the remains were examined, they were not hers. They belonged to an unknown Gazan woman—another deception. Another falsehood. Another piece in the puzzle of Hamas’s endless cruelty.

This is who they are. They are not warriors. They are not freedom fighters. They are liars, executioners, and masters of psychological warfare.

A Suspicious Silence, A Sudden Shift

For months, these families waited in anguish. No news. No answers. Then, out of nowhere, over a dozen hostages are confirmed alive. Just like that.

Are we supposed to believe that Hamas has suddenly grown a conscience? That they are showing mercy? That, after months of torture, they now care about the suffering of these families?

No. This is not kindness. This is not guilt. This is strategy.

With the world’s eyes on Gaza, Hamas knows exactly what they are doing. Every move is calculated. Every message is weighed for its propaganda value. This is a setup. But for what?

Six hostages are expected to be released Saturday. That should be good news and a moment of victory. But it is also a trap.

Because what happens the day after? The week after? What happens when Israel, finally pushed beyond the limits of endurance, says “enough” and retaliates for the horror inflicted on the Bibas children? What happens when Israel takes the fight back to Hamas?

Hamas has already written the script. They will execute the remaining hostages and blame Israel. They will flood the world with footage of dead civilians. They will hold up proof that the hostages were alive before Israel’s retaliation. “Look what they’ve done,” they will say. “It was Israel’s fault.”

And once again, they will play the world, painting Israel as the villain.

The Only Answer: Unbreakable Unity

The truth is staring us in the face. Hamas is not seeking peace. They are not seeking negotiation. They are prolonging suffering for maximum effect. They are stringing these families along, using their pain as a weapon.

We must not fall for it. There is no justification—none—for what they have done and continue to do. And Israel must remember its greatest weapon: unity.

No division. No hesitation. No illusions.

Hamas will continue to lie. They will continue to manipulate. They will continue to slaughter. But Israel’s strength has always been its resilience. The world may waver. The media may twist the story. But Israel must stand firm.

Not just for the hostages. Not just for justice.

For truth itself.

About the Author
CEO of Time to Stand Up for Israel, a nonprofit organization with a powerful mission: to support Israel and amplify its voice around the world. With over 200,000 followers across various social media platforms, our community is united by a shared love for Israel and a deep commitment to her future. My journey as an advocate for Israel began early. When I was 11 years old, my father was deployed to the Middle East through his work with UNTSO. I had the unique experience of living in both Syria and Israel, and from a young age, I witnessed firsthand the contrast in cultures and realities. That experience shaped me profoundly. Returning to the Netherlands, I quickly became aware of the growing wave of anti-Israel sentiment — and I knew I had to speak out. Ever since, I’ve been a fierce and unapologetic supporter of Israel. I’m not religious, but my belief is clear and unwavering: Israel has the right to exist, and Israel has the duty to defend herself. My passion is rooted in truth, love, and justice. I’m a true Zionist at heart. From my first breath to my last, I will stand up for Israel.
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