“Mia Schem, Kidnapped by Hamas in Gaza, Desperately Pleads for Release.”
In a brief video clip, Mia Schem, a 21-year-old French-Israeli woman, is seen lying on a bed with a fresh scar on her right arm, which has been bandaged. She is a captive of the militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and this video marks the first glimpse of any of the hostages held there.
In the video, Mia looks pale but determined, sitting upright with her head held high. She explains that she was injured and taken to Gaza, and she pleads to be reunited with her family. Mysterious rumbling noises can be heard in the background as she speaks.
Mia’s mother, Keren Scharf Schem, is urging government and world leaders to bring her daughter home safely. She holds a picture of Mia and expresses her desperation, emphasizing that her daughter went to a festival for fun but ended up in Gaza, and she is not the only one in this situation.
Scharf Schem says she didn’t know her daughter’s fate until Monday, and all she knows is that she might have been kidnapped. She describes Mia’s visible injuries and the pain she appears to be in. She also believes that Mia is being forced to say what her captors want her to say.
Schem’s mother remains hopeful, stating that Mia is strong and won’t give up easily. The authenticity and current condition of Mia in the video cannot be independently verified by CNN.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have been in contact with Mia’s family and are making efforts to secure her release. Meanwhile, Hamas continues to hold multiple hostages in Gaza, with varying reports on their numbers.
Hamas claims to hold around 200 hostages, while other militant groups in Gaza have additional captives. Amid ongoing Israeli bombardment, the exact count of hostages remains uncertain. The situation is complicated by a recent Hamas terror attack, leading to widespread casualties.
Mia’s family and supporters are anxiously waiting for her safe return, emphasizing their love and determination to bring her back home.
