Auburn Tigers men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl expressed strong sentiments on social media regarding a video showing Hamas terrorists handing over three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross.
The video depicted the hostages being transferred between vehicles amidst a large group of armed Hamas militants chanting “Allah Akbar” and standing atop the vehicle.
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Bruce Pearl (Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)
Pearl’s response conveyed his disapproval of the situation, emphasizing the need for peace and the release of hostages.
“This is what giving Palestinians Autonomy looks like. Does it look like they want peace?” he wrote on X. “RELEASE HOSTAGES NOW, then live in peace or leave town.”
Pearl is a staunch supporter of Israel and has been vocal about the ongoing conflict.
Israel’s recent agreement for a cease-fire with Hamas includes the release of hostages and a pause in hostilities.
Former hostage British-Israeli Emily Damari and her mother, Mandy, hold a video call with Emily’s brother, Tom Damari, and other loved ones on the day Emily was released from captivity in a hostage-prisoner deal between Hamas and Israel on Jan. 19, 2025.
BITTERSWEET REJOICING AS FIRST HOSTAGES RETURN TO ISRAEL AFTER 471 DAYS IN CAPTIVITY
The agreement includes the release of 33 hostages within six weeks and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange. Further negotiations will address the release of remaining hostages.
Hamas has pledged to release hostages based on a phased approach, contingent on a lasting cease-fire and Israeli withdrawal.
A terrorist from Hamas takes part in a military parade. (Reuters/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/File)
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The conflict between Israel and Hamas began in October 2023, resulting in casualties, abductions, and ongoing tensions. Efforts are being made to secure the release of remaining hostages and establish peace.
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