Don’t Forget the Hostages: Time is Running Out

By Jonathan Feldstein

Jerusalem, Israel, October 17, 2024… Following news of the elimination of Hamas terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza, the Genesis 123 Foundation is urgently calling upon Christians and Jews and all people of conscience to add their name to a global petition to release ALL the remaining 101 hostages in captivity in Gaza. https://genesis123.co/freethehostages

“In the past year, thousands of loved ones of the hostages taken on October 7, 2023, have been doing everything and anything possible to secure the immediate release of their loved ones. Those freed have reported on inhuman conditions. Many of the remaining hostages are already dead. Dozens are believed to still be alive, Securing their immediate return is critical, for the hostages, and their loved ones. We urge everyone to sign the petition and share it widely,” noted Jonathan Feldstein, President of the Genesis 123 Foundation.

“It’s impossible to look at any events in the war that continues to escalate and not have empathy for the hostages and their loved ones. It’s also impossible to be silent and do nothing. This is a simple grassroots effort to which anyone can, and everyone should, lend their voices.”

The petition is addressed to UN, the Red Cross, and the leaders of all the nations whose citizens were taken hostage, imploring them to put pressure on Hamas and all those who have influence with Hamas to release ALL the hostages; immediately and unconditionally.

Pressure needs to be put on the Red Cross to do its job (which they have never done) and insist on visiting and bringing humanitarian supplies and medicine to ALL the hostages, the youngest of whom is one year old.

Feldstein added how heartened he and others are with the immediate response from thousands. “Tens of thousands more people need to join us. Please join us today. Sign the petition HERE, and share the petition widely. Thanks to the leadership and support of world leaders promoting the petition, with God’s help, your voice, and our collective prayers, we will bring the hostages home.”

For additional information or how orbanizations can play an even bigger role, please visit www.Genesis123.co, or contact [email protected].

A partial list of the supporters from around the world and their endorsements include:

“I will gladly promote every effort to get the hostages released.”

Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer, RCCG, Nigeria

“We are horrified to see the need for ‘Never again’ painted so drastically before our very eyes! We demand the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, irrespective of their nationality or religion. We demand and end to the pressure on Israel for unreasonable compromise or concessions, and instead urge the nations that have influence or financial sway over Hamas to finally exercise that influence for good! We demand that the UN and Red Cross finally live up to the reason they were created and demand access to the hostages to ensure their safety and wellbeing, granting them all the medical attention they require.”

Pastor Jobst Bittner, President and Founder of March of Life

“I join together with my Jewish and Christian brothers around the world in calling for the release of all the hostages. All of them must be released now. It is the only right and moral thing to do.”

Michael L. Brown, Ph.D., president of AskDrBrown Ministries and host of the Line of Fire broadcast

“I, along with the Evangelical network of Pastors, Leaders, and churches across the United States and worldwide call for the immediate and unconditional release and return of those held hostage by Hamas. We support the Jewish Nation of Israel and the Jewish people worldwide in their righteous and just war against the barbarism of Hamas.”

Dr. Tony Crisp, PhD, Co-Founder/Director, Warriors-Walk.com

“We stand with Israel in this war, all blame for the loss of innocent life is upon the hands of Hamas. We demand the release of all hostages that were kidnapped from Israel. We call upon the International Community to stand on the side of morality, ethics and righteousness, for which you exist for, by demanding the return of all kidnapped hostages.”

Rev. Peter Fast, International CEO, Bridges for Peace

“Israel has my heart. The evil and inhumane acts of terror against Jewish citizens on October 7, 2023 cannot be tolerated. Let us not repeat history by remaining silent. I offer my full voice of support to Israel.”

Dr. Marion Ingegneri, Founder & Lead Minister, Ministry Leader Network

“Christianity was born out of the womb of Judaism and America has an umbilical cord tied to Israel that can never be disconnected. We Christians from around the world stand with Israel. In addition to our prayers, signing and promoting this petition to bring home ALL the hostages is a necessary and practical way through which Christians can affirm their support for Israel and the Jewish people.”

Rev. Kevin Jessip, president Global Strategic Alliance and co-chair of The Return

“Global Jihad is a serious threat to the world. The October 7th attack began in Israel but will continue unless all freedom loving people and governments stop it in its tracks. The rule of law must be enforced when violations to it are committed.”

Pastor Becky Keenan, Founder & President, One with Israel

“The resolve and strength of Israel will not be overcome, and as citizens of the world we must resolutely stand behind and support all Israelis, especially as they work tirelessly to bring every hostage home safely.”

Daniel Kooman, Canadian author and filmmaker

“The hundreds of thousands of supporters of Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy organization for women in the United States, stand with the people of Israel in their hour of need. We urge all world leaders to condemn the terrorist attacks conducted by Hamas on October 7, 2023 as war crimes and demand the immediate release of all hostages.”

Penny Nance, CEO and President. Concerned Women for America

“In a time when everyone is protesting against Israel they are forgetting the hostages in Gaza. This is the most important thing in the world now, to tell the world and to bring them safely home.”

David Nekrutman, Executive Director The Isaiah Projects

“God is offering our Christian community a second chance to abandon the apathy and inaction of most Christians during World War II. Advocacy for Israel, our spiritual homeland, calls for our prayers, compassionate aid, circulating truth, and now our worldwide cry to free all the hostages together!”

Arlene Bridges Samuels, Weekly Feature Columnist, The Christian Broadcasting Network Israel

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