Shiv Telegram Media: Peace Activist Goes Missing Following Distressing Message During Hamas Assault
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Canadian-born peace activist Vivian Silver, who has dedicated nearly five decades to improving the plight of Palestinians and promoting a shared society between Jews and Arabs, is feared to have been killed or abducted by Hamas militants during their recent attacks in Israel. Friends and family have not received any news about her whereabouts, leading them to believe she may be among the Israeli captives in Gaza.
Described as an irrepressible force and a beautiful person by those who know her, Silver is highly respected for her work on both sides of the border. Gershon Baskin, an activist who helped negotiate the release of a previously captured Israeli soldier, believes that Silver’s captors will have great respect for her.
Silver has an extensive background in activism and has worked for nonprofit organizations devoted to social justice and gender equality. After retiring in 2014, she became a leader of Women Wage Peace, a grassroots organization dedicated to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Friends describe Silver as someone who has always worked for what she believes in, particularly peace and a shared society in Israel. Her activism went beyond leading marches and rallies, as she also provided transportation for Gaza residents seeking cancer treatments in Israeli hospitals.
Living at the Gaza border, the most difficult place for Israelis, Silver experienced the harsh realities of the conflict firsthand. Tragically, more than 100 people have been discovered dead at her kibbutz, and the fate of the captives remains uncertain.
Just three days before the Hamas assault, Silver led a rally in Jerusalem where thousands of women marched together for peace. Her sudden disappearance has sent shockwaves through the peace activist community, as they fear for her safety and the impact her absence will have on the ongoing efforts for peace in the region.
The international community has been closely following the situation, with many organizations and individuals expressing concern and calling for Silver’s immediate release. As investigations into her whereabouts continue, her friends and loved ones are holding onto hope that she will be found safe and sound, and continue her important work towards peace and a shared society in Israel.
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