Shelley Shemtov on hope, faith and survival
Shemtov spoke of the pain, hope and faith that sustained her during her son Omer’s time in Hamas captivity.
UIA Women’s Division recently held a moving evening with Shelley Shemtov, the mother of Omer Shemtov, who was held captive in Gaza and freed after 505 days.
In conversation with Karina Shpigel, Shemtov shared her pain, faith and relentless hope that sustained her until Omer’s return.
Asked where her strength came from Shemtov said, “For us… Omer was in captivity in the hands of the devil and I needed to do everything that I can to bring him back home.”
She added, “I was speaking for Omer, but not only for Omer, because we were speaking for everybody… Because for me, it was harder if I wouldn’t do something.”
The Shemtov family played a vital role in advocating for the release of all the hostages and helped form the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.
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