“Mother is Waiting”: Israeli Hostages’ Mothers Stage Silent Demonstration to Mark 9 Months Since Abduction

Tuesday evening, July 9th at the Hostages’ Square, mothers of the Israeli hostages participated in a quiet demonstration called “Mom is Waiting.”

The event marked nine months since their children were kidnapped, a statement issued by Hostages Forum disclosed.

For nine minutes (symbolizing nine months), a group of mothers sat silently in the center of the square. They wore their children’s shirts and placed empty chairs in front of them. On each chair, a personal item representing their loved one and their home was displayed.

Participating mothers included
Orly Gilboa, mother of Daniella Gilboa
Pnina Bibas, mother of Yarden Bibas
Shirit Yerushalmi, mother of Eden Yerushalmi
Nira Sarusi, mother of Almog Sarusi
Idit Ohel, mother of Alon Ohel
Esther Buchshtab, mother of Yagev Buchshtab
Yael Alexander, mother of Edan Alexander