Sweden remembers hostages two years after Hamas attack
Swedish residents gathered in Stockholm to mark two years since Hamas's attack and remember those still held hostage. A 22-year-old who recently moved from Israel shared his concern for a friend held captive in Gaza. The event highlighted ongoing personal connections to the hostage situation within Sweden's community.
Two years have passed since Hamas launched its terror attack. People gathered in Stockholm to remember those still held captive. Ulf Cahn spoke at the demonstration supporting the hostages. He said we talk too little about those trapped in tunnels and other locations in Gaza for two full years. Cahn stressed the importance of remembering them and standing up for them.
Dean Assis moved to Sweden from Israel just six months ago. The 22-year-old came to Norrmalmstorg in central Stockholm to keep the memory of hostages alive. He has a friend who remains held captive in Gaza. Bar Kuperstein worked as a security guard and medic at the festival Hamas attacked.
Kuperstein appeared alive in videos Hamas posted several months ago. Assis described his friend's condition in the footage. He looked very weak and pale, and appeared physically injured. Assis expressed hope for his friend's release and return home soon.
The demonstration highlights how the hostage situation continues affecting people in Sweden. Many Swedish residents maintain personal connections to those still captive. Public remembrance events serve as political pressure for hostage releases. Two years represents an extremely long time for families waiting for loved ones' return.