Father of Manchester terrorist praised Hamas on Oct. 7, later wrote: Release elderly, child hostages, ‘what you have done so far is a miracle’

The father of the terrorist who carried out the Manchester synagogue attack reportedly praised Hamas after October 7, and hailed Israel’s imminent demise, before later urging the group to release elderly people and children it took hostage.

In a Facebook post, uncovered by The Times of London, from the day of the onslaught, Faraj al-Shamie hailed the Hamas fighters invading Israel by land and air as “God’s men on earth,” adding that they “prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that Israel will not remain.”

In a post three days later, the Times said, he wrote, “Release the elderly and children. What you have done so far is a miracle by all standards. Do not harm them in a moment of anger. They have no place in war.”

“May God grant you victory, support you, and guide you to the right path in a battle that history will record as the beginning of the liberation of Al-Aqsa, God willing,” he added.

Faraj al-Shamie also related to Iran’s attacks on Israel on his Facebook page, the Times said, writing: “We are waiting for more,” and “your goods are being returned to you.”

Shamie’s posts show that he has worked as a trauma surgeon in war zones, the Times noted, including in South Sudan during the civil war there.

Earlier today, he condemned his son Jihad’s deadly attack on the Manchester synagogue as a “heinous act.”

Jihad targeted “peaceful, innocent civilians,” Faraj al-Shamie wrote on Facebook, saying on behalf of the family: “We fully distance ourselves from this attack and express our deep shock and sorrow over what has happened. Our hearts and thoughts are with the victims and their families, and we pray for their strength and comfort.”