Missing Israelis marked by empty chairs

Friday, 27 October 2023 06:30

Around 200 empty chairs were positioned on the Place des Nations yesterday to symbolize those Israelis who have been kidnapped by Hamas.

Each chair had a picture of one of the missing. There were also some baby strollers to mark the children who have been taken.

The youngest is only 6 months old – the oldest, 84 years.

The installation was arranged by a diverse group of supporters. The organisers said they range from Israeli citizens, to Jews living in Geneva and various other groups.

One of the volunteers says it’s not a demonstration, but a symbol. To make the absent visible.

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