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Missing Israeli teens found dead in West Bank

June 30, 2014 / 02:04

This episode covers the discovery of three Israeli teenagers' bodies in the West Bank, the subsequent Israeli military response, and the involvement of Hamas.

The bodies were found near Hebron, after a search that began when the teenagers went missing while hitchhiking from the Kfar Etzion settlement. One of the victims, 16-year-old Naftali Frankel, was a dual US citizen, and his mother, Relli, made a public plea for their return.

The disappearance triggered a significant Israeli security crackdown, resulting in over 400 arrests and clashes with Palestinians that left five dead. Israeli officials have blamed Hamas for the kidnappings, naming two members as suspects.

In response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that Israel is preparing for a large-scale attack on Gaza, stating that Hamas will pay for its actions. A Hamas spokesman warned that an Israeli attack would lead to severe consequences.

TLDR

Three Israeli teenagers' bodies found, escalating tensions with Hamas and potential Israeli military action in Gaza.

Episode

2:04
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three bodies were discovered today in Israel and appear to be those of three Israeli teenagers kidnapped a little
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over two weeks ago they were actually found in the occupied West Bank after a massive search by Israeli forces and
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Holly Williams has details the bodies were discovered under a pile of rocks north of the town of
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halhul near Hebron in the West Bank the three teenagers all of them Seminary students went missing while hitchhiking
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from the Jewish settlement of kafar etsion one of them 16-year-old naftali Frankle was a duel US citizen whose
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mother relli made a plea for their return we love you we miss you please be strong hold on be strong we love you we
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want to hug you again The Disappearance sparked one of the biggest Security crackdowns in a decade as Israeli forces
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went house to house in area around Hebron and arrested more than 400 that led to clashes with
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Palestinians which left five dead Israeli officials blame Hamas the militant group that controls the Gaza
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Strip and named two of its members as suspects Hamas has never claimed responsibility but it did praise the
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abductions as a heroic act and Hollywood Williams is joining us now from Istanbul
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Holly what happens next well Scott the fear is that this will lead inevitably to more
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bloodletting Israel now looks poised to launch a large scale attack on the Gaza Strip prime minister Benjamin yanyah who
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held a meeting of his security cabinet tonight and said Hamas is responsible and Hamas will pay but a spokesman for
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Hamas warned today that if Israel attacks Gaza it will open the gates of hell on itself Holly thanks very much

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Episode Highlights

  • Discovery of Bodies
    Three Israeli teenagers kidnapped over two weeks ago were found in the West Bank.
    @ 00m 10s
    June 30, 2014
  • Mother's Heartfelt Plea
    Relli Frankle's emotional message to her son during the search: 'We love you, we miss you.'
    “We love you, we miss you, please be strong.”
    @ 00m 40s
    June 30, 2014
  • Escalating Tensions
    The discovery of the bodies has led to fears of increased violence between Israel and Hamas.
    @ 01m 37s
    June 30, 2014

Episode Quotes

  • We love you, we miss you, please be strong.
    Missing Israeli teens found dead in West Bank
  • Hamas will pay.
    Missing Israeli teens found dead in West Bank
  • If Israel attacks Gaza, it will open the gates of hell on itself.
    Missing Israeli teens found dead in West Bank

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  • Mother's Plea00:40
  • Escalating Violence01:37

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