This morning, Hamas fired at our forces in S. Gaza in violation of a ceasefire. We suspect that an IDF soldier was kidnapped moments later.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 1, 2014
If our suspicions about today's events are accurate, Hamas took advantage of the latest ceasefire in order to kidnap an IDF soldier.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 1, 2014
It’s hard to fathom the depths of these people.
From IDF Spokesperson, Lt. Col. Peter Lerner:
Update 15:02 (Muqata):
IDF names abducted soldier as Sec.-Lt Hadar Goldin, a 23-year-old Givati officer from Kfar Saba. The family has been notified.
His name for Tfilot/Tehillim is Hadar ben Chedva Leah. May Hashem protect him and return him safely.
Update 15:19: Two other soldiers were killed during the kidnapping.
We suspect that a group of Hamas terrorists, including a suicide attacker, kidnapped 2nd. Lt. Goldin at 9:30AM & dragged him into a tunnel.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 1, 2014
Hamas terrorists killed two IDF soldiers during the suspected kidnapping of 2nd Lt. Goldin this morning.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 1, 2014
Update 15:51: It’s hard to find room for anything but sorrow and anger but this one dark tweet of mine is getting a lot of attention.
Please pass on to me all reports of moderate Palestinians condemning today’s kidnapping, I’m planning to write a book on the subject.
— Dr Brian of London 🇮🇱 (@brianoflondon) August 1, 2014
Update 16:23: Less than 70 hours after Human Rights Watch Director Ken Roth gives his legal blessing, Hamas takes IDF soldier hostage. Oh, BTW, HRW are often a source for casualty figures.
Tunnels used to attack or capture civilians is a rights violation. Tunnels used to attack or capture soldiers isn't. http://t.co/gPPScdrYDO
— Kenneth Roth (@KenRoth) July 29, 2014
Is there any truth to this rumour (related to Sheera Frenkel who’s desperate to prove Hamas didn’t order the kidnapping of #EyalGiladNaftali):