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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘We are crying for you': Hundreds mourn at funeral of 15-day-old baby terror victim Ravid Haim
Baby Ravid was born via emergency C-section after prolonged resuscitation efforts failed to save his 30-year-old mother, Tzeela Gez. Hundreds of mourners gathered on Thursday to say their goodbyes to Ravid Haim, a 15-day-old baby whose mother was gunned down by a terrorist as she traveled to hospital to give birth to him. Baby Ravid was born via emergency C-section after prolonged resuscitation efforts failed to save his 30-year-old mother,Tzeela Gez. Gez's husband, Hananel Haim, sustained minor injuries during the attack. Haim addressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the funeral, telling him: 'Stop listening to the whole world—we elected you to protect us.' The bereaved father noted that he invited Netanyahu to the shiva (Jewish mourning) and to the NICU before baby Ravid's death to 'look him in the eyes and tell him: this will never happen again.' 'Can we now say with certainty that there will be no more terror attacks? Or will there be another one tomorrow? Another family like mine? This has become normal, hasn't it?' he said. 'We live in an upside-down world, where we pity terrorists who murder us. 'You, Netanyahu, must take command. Don't listen to the EU. Don't listen to the world. Even Trump, no country in the world allows such animals to live, those who murder a pregnant woman on her way to the delivery room. They murdered her and her son—a woman who did only good in the world, for hundreds and thousands of people. They murdered a baby who didn't even sin for one day—he lived 15 days. What? A full angel, a complete woman, full of strength, love, and life.' Eulogizing the murdered mother and son, Haim said: "My Ravid, I stand here and my heart is broken twice. What can I say? There's nothing to say. Tzeela, my dear, I miss you and love you every day. It's so hard for me without you. I can't believe that someone so good—that this is what you got in the end. It's so hard. Our hearts are broken. But no one will break us. 'I was privileged to see Ravid Haim yesterday in the NICU. He was my sweet boy—he even opened his eyes for a few seconds, like an angel. I couldn't believe I got to see such a face. 'We're here for a very simple reason: because we allow people who want to murder us to continue living here. That's the simple reason. You don't need a lot of brains to understand: if someone comes to kill you, they shouldn't be here. 'Nation of Israel, we need to unite—left and right, religious and secular, Sephardi and Ashkenazi—we are one people. Why are we fighting each other? The whole world already wants to kill us. The Arabs who support terrorism, who incite against us, who hand out candies when we are attacked—you, today, start packing. All of you. This is not a request, it's a demand—and you will do it. 'We are a people who respect all nations. We welcome everyone: Christians, Arabs, Muslims—all religions. All are welcome. We are a people who respect all nations. We welcome everyone: Christians, Arabs, Muslims—all religions. All are welcome. But if you murder us, you have no place here. We will not accept it.' Haim stressed his belief that 'We need to keep building the Land of Israel. Every centimeter. Every border belongs to us. There's no Area A, B, or C. It's A to Z—Israel. Only Jewish Israel.' In memory of baby Ravid and Gez, the head of the Samaria Regional Counci Yossi Daganl, declared: 'We promise you, Tzeela and Ravid—we will build more settlements.' 'We will establish a new settlement in your name—Ravid Chaim and Tzala—so that your light not only won't go out, but will shine even brighter—through settlement, through love, through goodness. And light will always overcome darkness," he promised. Baby Ravid's aunt, and the sister of Gez, shared: 'Our Ravid, a beautiful child, a pure angel. We waited so long for you. Ravid, you know, little angel—this is not how life is supposed to be. Usually, when you're born, there's blinding light and for a moment you don't feel safe. Suddenly, the umbilical cord doesn't feed you anymore. But there's a touch, a softness, the warmth of a mother that makes everything possible, that makes things less scary and painful. 'But you didn't get that. A mother to protect you, to kiss you and hug you. Mom is waiting for you among the angels, with open arms.' Naomi Gez, grandmother of baby Ravid, spoke to her grandson, telling him, 'We were so happy when your mom became pregnant. We prayed so hard that this difficult pregnancy would end in an easy birth. You had your bris in a cemetery. Dear Ravid, your mother chose your name—Ravid, a precious jewel. And you truly are a jewel for the entire Jewish people. You entered the hearts of all of Israel. 'And now, instead of Elijah the Prophet's chair, you sit under the Throne of Glory, carrying all our prayers and hopes with you. We were with you in the NICU, we held your hands—but other than breath from your soul, we saw nothing. How I waited for you to squeeze my hand, but it didn't happen. No cry. No scream. The doctor said you never cried—not even once. So now, Ravid, we are crying for you.' Ravid has now been laid to rest next to his mother at the Har HaMenuchot Cemetery in Givat Shaul, Jerusalem. The funeral notice read: 'Earth, do not cover their blood. And may we find comfort in the rebuilding of Zion and Jerusalem.'
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Hospital says baby of Israeli woman killed in West Bank has died
Representative AI image JERUSALEM: The baby of an Israeli woman killed by a Palestinian gunman in the occupied West Bank two weeks ago has died, the hospital treating the newborn said Thursday. On May 14, Tzeela Gez was on her way from her home in the West Bank settlement of Bruchin to a Tel Aviv hospital to give birth when the gunman opened fire on the vehicle she was travelling in with her husband. Gez, 37, died of her wounds, while her baby was delivered by emergency caesarean section, the hospital that treated them said. But on Thursday, Schneider Children's Medical Center announced "with regret that last night the baby Ravid Chaim, who was born after the terror attack in Samaria (the northern West Bank) about two weeks ago in which his mother, Tzeela Gez, of blessed memory, was murdered, has passed away". Ravid had been in "serious condition in the neonatal intensive care unit", where doctors had "fought for his life", the hospital added. "Unfortunately, despite the many efforts, the hospital was forced in recent hours to declare his death." The Israeli military said last week that the shooter had been identified and "eliminated" following a manhunt in the West Bank. Like all Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, Bruchin is considered illegal under international law. "There are no words that can console the murder of a newborn infant together with his mother," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Zumbido e perda de audição? Médico revela técnica caseira de 1 real para aliviar! Zumbido no ouvido Undo "The heroism of the pioneering settlers in Judea and Samaria and their self-sacrifice are what will defeat all our enemies." Israel's far-right minister of national security Itamar Ben-Gvir called the attack a reminder of "the need for a decisive response against a cruel enemy who kills mothers and children as a pastime". Denouncing the deaths, the head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan, called for "construction and more construction in memory of Ravid and Tzeela". Earlier on Thursday, Israel announced that the security cabinet had approved the creation of 22 new settlements in the West Bank.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Sources say Hamas agrees to ceasefire, deal but Witkoff rejects claim
Sources close to Hamas said on Monday that the Palestinian Islamist group has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire deal proposed by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, though a report suggested otherwise. The proposal provides for a 60-day ceasefire, the release of 10 Israeli hostages and the entry of 1,000 aid trucks into Gaza. In addition, according to the information provided, the United States would guarantee that comprehensive negotiations on a permanent ceasefire begin. Sources also said that Hamas had committed to halting "any development of its military capabilities." Israel is demanding the group's complete disarmament. However, a well-connected correspondent for the US news site Axios said Witkoff had rejected the reports. Barak Ravid quoted Witkoff as saying that what he had seen from Hamas was "disappointing and completely unacceptable." Witkoff reportedly called on Hamas to agree to the deal on the table, Ravid said in a report on the news portal walla. Israel has already agreed to the deal, Ravid added. According to Israeli sources, at least 20 hostages are still being held alive in the Gaza Strip, with the fate of three further abductees unclear. In addition, the bodies of 35 hostages are being held.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
US envoy Witkoff may travel to Middle East Sunday, Axios reports
(Reuters) - U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff could travel to the Middle East on Sunday if negotiations on the next stage of the Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas go well, Axios reporter Barak Ravid reported on X on Tuesday. The U.S. Middle East envoy told an American Jewish Congress event that an Israeli delegation will travel in the coming days to Doha or Cairo to negotiate the next stage of the deal, Ravid wrote. Qatar and Egypt have acted as mediators in the talks. "If it goes well I might travel to the region on Sunday," Ravid quoted Witkoff as saying. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Ravid, citing a source, reported earlier on Tuesday that Witkoff delayed a planned trip to the Middle East by a few days due to U.S. diplomatic efforts related to Russia and Ukraine. The three-stage ceasefire, which came into effect on January 19, is now nearing the end of its first phase. Some Israeli hostages in Gaza and Palestinian detainees and prisoners held by Israel have been released during the truce. The U.N. has condemned the treatment of the captives and said their images upon release suggested they were kept in dire circumstances. The ceasefire has largely held despite accusations of violations by both sides and a series of setbacks. If no agreement is reached by Friday, officials expect either a return to fighting or a freeze in the current situation in which the truce would continue but Israeli hostages in Gaza would not return and Israel may block the entry of aid into the Palestinian enclave.
Reuters
26-02-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
US envoy Witkoff may travel to Middle East Sunday, Axios reports
Feb 25 (Reuters) - U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff could travel to the Middle East on Sunday if negotiations on the next stage of the Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas go well, Axios reporter Barak Ravid reported on X on Tuesday. The U.S. Middle East envoy told an American Jewish Congress event that an Israeli delegation will travel in the coming days to Doha or Cairo to negotiate the next stage of the deal, Ravid wrote. Qatar and Egypt have acted as mediators in the talks. "If it goes well I might travel to the region on Sunday," Ravid quoted Witkoff as saying. Ravid, citing a source, reported earlier on Tuesday that Witkoff delayed a planned trip to the Middle East by a few days due to U.S. diplomatic efforts related to Russia and Ukraine. The three-stage ceasefire, which came into effect on January 19, is now nearing the end of its first phase. Some Israeli hostages in Gaza and Palestinian detainees and prisoners held by Israel have been released during the truce. The U.N. has condemned the treatment of the captives and said their images upon release suggested they were kept in dire circumstances. The ceasefire has largely held despite accusations of violations by both sides and a series of setbacks. If no agreement is reached by Friday, officials expect either a return to fighting or a freeze in the current situation in which the truce would continue but Israeli hostages in Gaza would not return and Israel may block the entry of aid into the Palestinian enclave.
