Some of the comments on this are incredibly sad to read… so I’d like to say this.
I categorically DO NOT support the Israeli government or their actions (which, to my mind, have often been pretty disgusting). Netanyahu is a war criminal, no question. I also do not seek to ignore the harrowing plight and mistreatment of Palestinians, who continue to need our support!
But just take a step back for a fucking minute…
Omri Miran was a gardner and massage therapist with a young family.
Two years ago, Hamas stormed into his house… they forcibly took him and his family hostage. How? They held his 17-year-old neighbour at gunpoint and threatened to shoot him if Omri and his family didn’t surrender themselves.
Omri and his family then complied. He then watched countless friends and neighbours die… including the 17-year-old neighbour and his family, who were killed anyway.
He was then taken back into Gaza as a hostage (luckily, his wife and infant children were rescued before they could also be brought into Gaza as hostages).
He then endured TWO YEARS as a hostage, held by a foreign power. Not able to see your family or, for a time, even knowing if they were alive. Not knowing if you’d live or die.
The lack of empathy for this man by some commenters is absolutely shameful. Have some basic human decency… this man did not start a war and was not in the Israeli cabinet. He’s a masseuse with two toddlers.
So watching people somehow imply he deserves it or that “it wasn’t as bad as what others go through”…
OR, easily the most ludicrous I’ve seen, “He looks healthy to me!” Oh that’s great then, he was a hostage for two years but I’m sure he’ll be thrilled to know that people on Reddit say he was actually treated great.
It is possible to have integrity and hold strong geo-political beliefs while also having the basic amount of empathy required to say “I do not like Israel but I’m glad this man gets to go back to his family”.
HowManyMeeses on October 13rd, 2025 at 20:49 UTC »
This is a sweet photo. It's unfortunate that social media is built around rage and we can't just appreciate that this family is back together.
Lykko on October 13rd, 2025 at 21:41 UTC »
That’s a really nice hospital play room
Alexzonn on October 13rd, 2025 at 23:15 UTC »
Some of the comments on this are incredibly sad to read… so I’d like to say this.
I categorically DO NOT support the Israeli government or their actions (which, to my mind, have often been pretty disgusting). Netanyahu is a war criminal, no question. I also do not seek to ignore the harrowing plight and mistreatment of Palestinians, who continue to need our support!
But just take a step back for a fucking minute…
Omri Miran was a gardner and massage therapist with a young family.
Two years ago, Hamas stormed into his house… they forcibly took him and his family hostage. How? They held his 17-year-old neighbour at gunpoint and threatened to shoot him if Omri and his family didn’t surrender themselves.
Omri and his family then complied. He then watched countless friends and neighbours die… including the 17-year-old neighbour and his family, who were killed anyway.
He was then taken back into Gaza as a hostage (luckily, his wife and infant children were rescued before they could also be brought into Gaza as hostages).
He then endured TWO YEARS as a hostage, held by a foreign power. Not able to see your family or, for a time, even knowing if they were alive. Not knowing if you’d live or die.
The lack of empathy for this man by some commenters is absolutely shameful. Have some basic human decency… this man did not start a war and was not in the Israeli cabinet. He’s a masseuse with two toddlers.
So watching people somehow imply he deserves it or that “it wasn’t as bad as what others go through”…
OR, easily the most ludicrous I’ve seen, “He looks healthy to me!” Oh that’s great then, he was a hostage for two years but I’m sure he’ll be thrilled to know that people on Reddit say he was actually treated great.
It is possible to have integrity and hold strong geo-political beliefs while also having the basic amount of empathy required to say “I do not like Israel but I’m glad this man gets to go back to his family”.