The Argentine ambassador in Israel, Shimon Axel Wahnish, shared details about his meeting with Yarden Bibas, an Argentine-Israeli citizen who was held hostage by Hamas for 16 months. During the meeting, Bibas conveyed to Wahnish that he always maintained hope that his children were alive, showing impressive emotional strength.
Wahnish highlighted that Bibas felt very supported by the country and shared that at one point during the meeting, Bibas asked him for a hug, reflecting the intensity of his experiences. Additionally, the ambassador recounted that Iair Horn, another Argentine kidnapped by Hamas, expressed that his heart was still "held captive in Gaza," evidencing the profound emotional impact experienced by the hostages.
The ambassador emphasized that, according to the accounts of the captives, the situation in the tunnels where they were held was extremely difficult, describing them as dark and dusty places. Currently, they are all receiving emotional support to help them overcome the horror they experienced.
In a statement, Wahnish stressed that Yarden Bibas mentioned having come out of one hell only to enter an even worse one, reflecting the suffering and adversity they endured. In a conversation with the program "Cristina sin vueltas," the ambassador praised Bibas as a model of human strength, highlighting his ability to inspire others with his resilience.
Ultimately, the Argentine ambassador condemned the atrocity of kidnapping and loss of lives at the hands of Hamas, emphasizing that there is no justification for such acts. These accounts of bravery and survival serve as a reminder of the constant struggle between life and death, between good and evil, amidst conflicts of this nature.
