Hamas broadcasts message from Israeli-American to Trump
GAZA CITY, Palestine (AA) – Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, has released a video featuring a US citizen in the Gaza Strip addressing President-elect Donald Trump.
“To President Trump, I am an American-Israeli citizen currently held captive in the Gaza Strip. As an American, I have always believed in the power of the United States, and now I am sending my message,” Eden Alexander said in the video.
“Please use your influence and the full power of the United States to negotiate for our freedom. Every day here feels like an eternity, and the pain within us grows from day to day. Please do not make the same mistake Joe Biden has been doing,” he said. “The weapons he has sent are now killing us, and the unlawful sieges are now starving us. I don’t want to end up dead.”
In a message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Alexander said: “I heard that you will give $5 million to whoever brings us back alive.”
He added: “A prime minister is supposed to protect his citizens and soldiers, but you have neglected us.”
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants Nov. 21 for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense chief Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its deadly war on Gaza.