‘Stand with us’ — Children of Israel

In a video circulating on social media, Israeli children are calling the world to stand with them and bring the kidnapped victims home.

"We the children in Israel are going through very sad, scary, and difficult times. We wanted to ask you for only one thing," they said in a heartfelt message, followed by the singing of Ben E. King's classic "Stand by Me".

As they sang, the screen flashed the names of Israeli children kidnapped during the 7 October Hamas attack in the Gaza Strip, pleading with the world to bring them back to Israel. Their earnest plea reflects the profound impact of the ongoing conflict on the lives of young and innocent victims.

Here are the names of the kidnapped victims:

Kfir Bibs, 6-month old
Ariel Bibs, 4 years old
Abigail Idan, 3 years old
Aviv Asher, 2 years old
Raz Asher, 4 years old
Eitan Yahalomi, 12 years old
Ohad Munder, 9 years old
Uriah Brodetz, 4 years old
Yuval Brodetz, 8 years old
Ofri Brodetz, 8 years old
Noam Avigdori, 12 years old
Amit Shani, 16 years old
Sahar Calderon, 16 years old
Erez Calderon, 12 years old
Dafna Elyakim, 15 years old
Ella Elyakim, 8 years old
Neve Shoham, 8 years old
Yali Shoham, 3 years old
Amelia Aloni, 5 years old
Emma Aloni, 3 years old
Yuli Aloni, 3 years old

These children implore the world to be compassionate in their plight and stand in solidarity for their welfare and protection.