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Nine Months Since Hamas Kidnapped 12 Israeli Women and Teenage Girls, Fears Grow Over Potential Pregnancies

Jul 7, 2024, 06:08 AM

Nine months have passed since 12 women were kidnapped and held captive by Hamas. Concerns are growing that some of these women may be pregnant, as Hamas is known to emulate the ideology of ISIS, which includes impregnating women to convert them. On October 7, several teenage girls were also abducted from southern Israel, with one captor reportedly pointing out that they could get pregnant. Daniela Gilboa and Naama Levy are among the victims, with their families expressing deep fears about their potential pregnancies. Naama Levy's blood-soaked pants are seared in the minds of all Israelis. In Jerusalem, protesters dressed as pregnant women highlighted the plight of these hostages, emphasizing the urgency of their release.