With another round of hostages released on Sunday night, the neglect of Hamas, as well as international medical organizations such as the Red Cross, is being brought to light.
The family of Alma Avraham, an 84 year old, who was released on Sunday night from Hamas captivity, is speaking up about the treatment she received upon release and the condition she is in.
Alma is currently in critical condition at the Soroka Medical Hospital after being initially treated by the International Committee of Red Cross.
The failure of international medical organizations
Before Alma was helicoptered to the Soroka Medical Center, her family claimed that she was "medically neglected" by international medical organizations that failed to provide her with the immediate medical treatment that she required at the time.
"My mother did not deserve to be treated like this" stated Alma's daughter, Tal Amu.
According to Tal, she was the victim of a "double betrayal that began on October 7 when she was kidnapped by Hamas, and continued with the failure of international organizations that were supposed to help her in the condition that she was in at the time of her release."
Prior to her kidnapping on October 7, Alma was in relatively good health. However, she did have some underlying health issues requiring medication for treatment.
"No one from the international organizations bothered to create a list with the medications she required" Tal continued.
"It was Clallit that fought for us. They delivered the medication that Alma required to my brother in person. However, when my brother attempted to pass on the medication to a Red Cross representative at a meeting they held, he was told no, they cannot do that."
Alma's family returned to the Red Cross building a few days after and were once again rejected.
"My mother should not have come back like this. What is the Red Cross there for? What is the UN Women organization for?" said Tal.Dr. Nadav Davidovitz, who is currently treating Alma, added, "We were in meetings with the Red Cross and asked them to make every effort to bring the medicines to Alma because some hostages are just dying. What we saw is criminal neglect from a medical and nursing point of view."
Time is of the essence
"After being kidnapped for over 50 days, she was evacuated in critical condition. It is evident that if Alma had not been transferred over yesterday her condition would have deteriorated. She is now sedated and ventilated, and her condition is getting worse. We are fighting for her life," said Dr. Tzachi Slutsky, deputy director of the Soroka hospital.
As Alma continues to receive treatment, her family is pushing to emphasize the importance of getting help and medical assistance sent over to all the hostages who are still being held captive by Hamas.
According to Alma's son, Uri, "Hamas is attempting to create the illusion that it is humanitarian and caregiving. It is not. My mother is proof of the insane cruelty of this organization. Israel and all the international rescue organizations must do everything they can to help the hostages as soon as possible.
"Every hour is critical. If my mother had arrived after another day, she probably would have been alive right now." Uri concluded.
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