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West Bank pizzeria demolished after it posted ad featuring Holocaust survivor being kidnapped by Hamas

The phrase “You are welcome” was written on the ad, accompanied by laughing emojis

Published on: Oct 15, 2023, 08:29:59 IST
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A West Bank pizzeria that posted an ad using the photo of an Israeli woman, a Holocaust survivor, being taken hostage by Hamas terrorists has been demolished. The woman was photographed on her wheelchair during the Hamas attack.

The woman was photographed on her wheelchair during the Hamas attack via (ytirawi/Twitter
The woman was photographed on her wheelchair during the Hamas attack via (ytirawi/Twitter

Times of Israel reported that the Facebook ad for the unidentified eatery in Huwara featured the image of the woman in the wheelchair, holding a pizza. The phrase “You are welcome” was written on the ad, accompanied by laughing emojis.

Shortly after, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded that the Israel Defense Forces bulldoze the restaurant. After the ad appeared, Israeli settlers gathered around the shop and asked for it to be razed. Reports claim that Israeli forces are keeping a close watch on events in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and its northern border.

(Amit Segal/Twitter)

The restaurant owners went on to claim that someone posted the ad without their knowledge and permission. Issuing an apology on Facebook, they wrote, “We are against harming men and women and just want to earn a living with dignity and live in peace with everyone. We are very sorry to the members of our family and others who were hurt.”

Meanwhile, at least 27 Americans have reportedly been killed during the attacks over the weekend. The Joe Biden administration has not confirmed how many Americans are being held hostage.

The worst of the attacks, perhaps, was launched at a music festival in Israel. The party descended into chaos when the terrorists attacked the site, killing at least 260 people and abducting many more. Thousands of people attended the party, near Kibbutz Re'im close to Gaza. Palestinian gunmen attacked the site and shot people down as they tried to escape.

 
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Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.

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