Last night (Saturday), Israeli citizens were overjoyed following the incredible news of the rescue of hostages Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv from Hamas captivity. However, as expected, the nation's great joy was overshadowed by global criticism against Israel.
American-Jewish actor and comedian Michael Rapaport, known as a passionate supporter of Israel, took to his Instagram account to address the accusations leveled at Israel regarding the military operation to rescue the hostages. The actor fired back at those attacking and criticizing the operation, directing a clear message to the citizens of Gaza.
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"Release the damn hostages," Rapaport yelled in a self-recorded video, visibly emotional. "You're still talking about a ceasefire. Innocent civilians don't hide kidnapped victims in their homes. That makes you not innocent," he clarified. "When you kidnap men, women, children, and babies for eight months, you don't get to dictate how they're rescued, understand?"
"Jews, and actually everyone except for uneducated, sick, psychopathic, jihadist, and dumb people, don't believe in martyrdom. We love life," he emphasized.
Rapaport then turned his attention to Hamas: "We told you over and over to surrender. None of you listened. We want them all back." Just before concluding his remarks, he also addressed the citizens of the Gaza Strip: "If there are any innocent civilians in Gaza, and you see innocent Israeli hostages – say something. If you see something, say something, or shut up when we come in there to rescue them."
