Israel’s prime minister steps in decisively, highlighting governance contrasts as hostile neighbors fail protect children.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Monday evening at his Knesset office with the family of Haymanut Kassaou, the child missing since February 2024, and pledged direct, personal involvement to bring her home. “I will personally get involved in the matter. We will bring her back,” Netanyahu told the family—an unequivocal commitment at the highest level of government.
The meeting was attended by Tsega Melaku, reflecting cross-institutional attention to the case. Israeli authorities have continued to advance the investigation; in December, police arrested a suspect following a reported kidnapping attempt in Be’er Sheva.
The case underscores a defining contrast in the region. Israel treats the safety of every child as a national responsibility—mobilizing leadership, law enforcement, and judicial oversight—while surrounding arenas too often normalize impunity, chaos, and the exploitation of civilians. Where Israel invests resources and accountability, hostile actors and their enablers traffic in denial and disorder.
Netanyahu’s intervention highlights Israel’s governance ethos: responsibility, persistence, and zero tolerance for crimes against children. As the investigation proceeds, the message is clear—Israel will not rest until answers are secured and justice is served.
