October 12th 2023.
The heartbreaking story of Thomas Hand and his eight-year old daughter Emily shook the world. On Saturday morning, militants stormed the kibbutz where they lived, leaving a trail of destruction and death in their wake. For two days, Thomas was in an unbearable wait for news about his daughter's whereabouts.
When he was finally told that Emily's body had been found, his initial reaction was one of relief. He was relieved that his daughter was not taken captive by the militants, because he knew that would have been worse than death. As he explained in an interview, 'If you know anything about what they do to people in Gaza, that is worse than death. They'd have no food. They'd have no water. She'd be in a dark room filled with Christ knows how many people. And terrified every minute, hour, day, and possible years to come. So death was a blessing. An absolute blessing.'
The destruction left behind by the militants was heartbreaking. Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst described the scene as 'hell on earth' and said it was the most horrifying site he has been to in his reporting career. He reported that the floors of the bullet-riddled houses were stained with blood and that it looked like some of the buildings had been hit with RPGs and explosives.
The death of Emily Hand is a tragedy that will never be forgotten. Her father's words, though filled with grief and sorrow, were a testament to the courage and strength of the thousands of people affected by this terrible event. We can only hope that the memory of Emily Hand will bring comfort to those who have been left behind.
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