From Puerto Rico, the leader of the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center analyzed the political and human impact of the release of Israelite captives.
Cayey, Puerto Rico - October, 13 2025
On a day marked by strong international repercussions, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos commented on the release of a group of people who had been held captive in territory controlled by armed organizations, describing the event as one with major implications for the global scenario.
During his remarks, the president of the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center provided details about the release process, noting that the handovers began at 7:00 a.m. Israel time, and included both living persons as well as the restitution of the remains of deceased victims. In that context, he stated: “Today is a historic day for the world, for Israel, and for us Latin Americans! Those people whom these terrorist animals kidnapped are being released.”
Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos also referred to the gravity of the events that occurred during the period of captivity, denouncing the violence exercised by the captors and questioning the support that certain international sectors had shown toward these groups. In that regard, he stated: “Those are the ones many were in favor of. They were in favor of animals!”
In a second part of his address, the Puerto Rican leader focused his message on the human consequences of the situation, both for those who regained their freedom and for the families of the victims. In that framework, he expressed: “We bless Israel and ask that God always keep Israel. May these people who are returning to their homes be restored by God in their mind, their spirit, their soul, and their body… And to those who are being given the dead bodies: May the families find comfort, knowing that He will avenge the blood of all of them.”
The analysis presented by Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos underscores the significance of the event both in political and humanitarian terms, highlighting that the release of hostages constitutes a key point in the development of the conflict and in its international perception.
