An Israeli mother and her two young daughters have become victims of the tragic events unfolding in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Who is Doron Asher?
Doron Asher, along with her daughters, had gone to visit their grandmother in the village of Nir Oz near the Gaza border over the weekend when Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on the area.
Terrified by the sudden attack, Doron contacted her husband, Yoni, who was in central Israel, but their call was abruptly cut off, and he has not been able to establish contact with her since. According to Yoni, tracking Doron’s phone indicated that she was in Gaza, a distressing revelation.
Yoni’s worst fears were realized when he saw social media videos showing Doron and their daughters being held at gunpoint by Hamas militants and forced into a cart along with other hostages.
Yoni, deeply concerned for his family’s safety, issued an emotional plea for their well-being and even offered himself as a hostage in exchange for their release. He implored Hamas not to harm innocent women and children.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas, which erupted with a Hamas invasion on Saturday, has resulted in numerous casualties, with hundreds of Israelis killed and thousands wounded. Disturbing videos have emerged depicting the abduction and distress of civilians, including women and the elderly, as they are forcibly taken away by militants.
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Doron, who is also a German citizen, has garnered international attention, and her family has called upon German authorities to assist in securing her and her daughters’ safe return. The conflict has drawn in other individuals with dual German-Israeli citizenship, such as Shani Louk, a tattoo artist who has been reportedly subjected to horrifying treatment by Hamas militants, although her status remains uncertain.
