On Wednesday afternoon, Bring Them Home Now, a group composed of family members advocating on behalf of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, released new footage showing the atrocities committed that day. The newly released clip shows Hamas terrorists lining up five Israelis — Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Agam Berger, Daniela Gilboa and Naama Levy — against a wall in the Nahal Oz military base in the early morning hours of Oct. 7 and reportedly making disturbing sexualized comments towards them.
“Here, these are the girls (who can get pregnant),” one terrorist tells the bloodied and shocked women, according to the group’s translation. “These are the Zionists.” Another says, “You are so beautiful.
” The five female soldiers have been held captive for more than eight months and the families are calling on the Israeli government to negotiate their release as soon as possible. Ashley Waxman Baksh, a cousin of Berger, spoke to National Post on Wednesday night from Israel to explain the recent development and the family’s ongoing struggle to return their loved one. This conversation has been lightly edited for clarity and length.
Yeah, it’s been a difficult day. We do have a special relationship. I’m a beauty influencer and she (Agam Berger) actually grew up, watching all my videos, and I taught her how to put on makeup.
So we have a special relationship. My entire life has been put on hold. I’ve been very, very active, not only in the family forum, but a.
