Condemnation of Violence and International Warning: Dr. Pérez Matos Speaks Out After the Release of Hostages’ Bodies in Israel

Cayey, Puerto Rico – February 21, 2025

In a statement characterized by solemnity and conviction, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos expressed his solidarity with the people of Israel following the handing over of four bodies of hostages, among them were two Argentinian children, in an incident which caused international outrage.

The message focused on the pain of the affected families, highlighting the human aspect of the conflict and the impact of these events on those who have been closely following the situation:

“Now notice what has been happening these days; which we join the family in their pain… instead of releasing living people, look, now they have released four dead among those who are there, among the hostages; and two of them were children.”

Dr. Pérez Matos also spoke about the specific distress of the children’s father, pointing out the emotional strain caused by the uncertainty and the lack of information regarding the fate of his children.

He also stressed the profoundly symbolic and painful nature of this moment, highlighting a news report provided by the media that he read out loud:

“‘This is the first time that bodies are returned and it marks a terribly emotional and somber moment for Israel’ (and for all of us who love Israel).”

The statement also included a direct warning regarding the responsibility of those involved internationally for the events that took place. In an unequivocal tone, Dr. Pérez Matos stated:

“They will pay a heavy price! What that terrorist group… And every person and every government that has waged war against Israel, the firstborn son of God as a nation: they will pay a very heavy price!”

In his analysis, he also drew parallels between the current situation and historical instances of moral depravity, referring to practices that have been denounced in the context of the conflict:

“That group is like a group from the time of Sodom… There is a news item where it says that: ‘In Gaza they take their children to see how dead Jews are paraded and desecrated.’”

The message presents an approach that combines the humanitarian aspect with a broader international landscape, in which recent events are considered part of a highly complex political, social, and spiritual process.

His statement closes by reiterating a position of support for Israel and issuing a warning about the global implications of current events, in a context where tensions continue to escalate and generate repercussions beyond the region.