YARDENS GESCHICHTE
OPERATION CENTER
Establishing an operation center that works 24/7 with over 100 volunteers and a supporting logistical infrastructure
RAISING DONATIONS
Establishing an association for the release of all hostages, with a focus on the return of Yarden, and to raise donations for our extensive activities.
FIELD SURVEYS
Field surveys in the area that Yarden was abducted from with specialized teams. Footprints matching Yarden's feet were found, and no signs of struggle or blood were found. The professional conclusion is that Yarden was abducted by Hamas.
MEDIA PRESENCE
Creating an external social media team composed of professionals in web development, video editing, content creation and distribution, to promote ongoing activities.
CREATING COMMUNITIES
Creating three communities in Israel, Germany, and internationally on WhatsApp groups with hundreds of members to promote awareness of hostages in Israel and worldwide.
SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS
Extensive social media activity, maintaining dedicated pages, collaborations with influencers in Israel and abroad, as well as posting updated relevant content daily.
LAUNCHING A WEBSITE
Launching a website dedicated to the release of all abductees, represented by Yarden’s abduction story.
PRESS CONFERENCES
Organization of two press conferences at the German Embassy in Israel, with the participation of dozens of German media outlets. One was held after the meeting with the German Foreign Minister and the other after the meeting with the Chancellor.
CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS
Conducting dozens of interviews with Israeli and German media outlets, as well as others worldwide. Notable interviews include:
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An article by Adva Dadon, "We are now 3 out of 6," from the abducted family's perspective.
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A CNN interview titled "His brother-in-law and niece escaped Hamas, his sister didn't".
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A TIME interview with "The Families of Israelis Held Hostage by Hamas Speak Out"
POPULAR SPEECHES
Speeches at DAM SQUARE and EUROPEAN UNION MEETING, which were distributed on social media and gained over a million views
GERMAN INTERVIEWS
Numerous interviews throughout Germany, the most notable including Marcos Lanz and Axel Springer
FOREIGN PRESS
Meeting with the German Foreign Minister, including a tour in the field
DELEGATION 1 - BERLIN
Sending a delegation to Germany, including representatives from German families of hostages, led by Gili and Roni, Yarden’s brothers. In the delegation were meetings with diplomatic representatives and key figures to lobby for the release of the captives:
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Held additional meetings with diplomatic representatives and key stakeholders, lobbying the German government for the release of hostages, including the Israeli ambassador, the President of the Bundestag, and German President Steinmeier.
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Actively participated in organizing a rally in Berlin on October 22nd, drawing massive crowds of Israel supporters.
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Conducted extensive interviews throughout Germany, featuring notable figures like Markus Lanz and Axel Springer.
DELEGATION 2 - BERLIN & MUNICH
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Organized a group of 16 representatives from eight families of kidnapped Germans at Berlin’s central synagogue, marking the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht.
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Conducted numerous interviews with various media channels and coordinated with senior German economic officials.
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Held additional meetings with dozens of Bundestag members, including Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck.
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Notably, a message of solidarity with the hostages was screened during halftime of a Bayern Munich game, complemented by grassroots media events organized
by fans.
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Roni Romann, Yarden’s sister, photographed with three well-known German women, including actress Iris Berben, who agreed to publicize Yarden’s story.
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Engaged in a meeting with the President of Bavaria and delivered speeches at events for Christian supporters of Israel.
USA DELEGATION
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Conducted interviews with the 25 largest U.S. media organizations, including CNN, FOX News, MSNBC, and others.
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Gili Romann, Yarden’s brother, spoke at prominent rallies and marches, including a large gathering in New York City near the New York Marathon, attended by thousands.
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Additional interviews with 40 members of Congress and the Senate, including House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Ben Cardin, Lindsey Graham, Patty Murray, and others.
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Featured speeches at New York City’s largest synagogues, including Temple Emanu-el.
DEFENSE MINISTERS
Joint meeting of the Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and the German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius with Yarden Romann's brother
ACTIVITIES IN USA
Diplomatic activity in the USA, including in the Senate and Congress:
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Presenting Yarden’s story at the forefront of the discussion about the hostages, ahead of the vote in the American Senate Appropriations Committee on allocating resources to Israel
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Working on strengthening lobbying efforts in the Senate, Congress, and with American influencers
GERMAN CITIZENSHIP
Connecting families of the hostages and missing persons with German citizenship to a coordinated group working in tandem
CHANCELLOR'S VISIT
Meeting with the Chancellor of Germany during his visit to Israel
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY
Children's awareness activity in Dizengoff Square involved creating hourglasses from plastic bottles and sand, displayed in the square.
SYMBOLIC MARCH
A symbolic march from Habima Square to Hostages Square, with Yarden's family and friends walking barefoot to symbolize his kidnapping.
THE SCOUTS MOVEMENT
Collaborated with the Israeli Scouts movement in projects such as hanging yellow ribbons and placards of the hostages.
