90-Year-Old Argentine Woman Spared by Hamas Terrorists After Mentioning Lionel Messi

Esther Cunio's mention of the soccer star during the October 7 attack in Israel led to an unexpected act of mercy.

Esther Cunio, a 90-year-old Argentine living in Israel, was spared by Hamas terrorists after she mentioned coming from the same country as Lionel Messi.
The incident occurred during the October 7 Hamas attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz, where Cunio and her family were targeted.
Cunio's story is set to be featured in a new documentary, 'Voces de 7 de octubre - Latino Stories of Survival,' highlighting her and other Latino-Israeli survivors.
Two of Cunio's grandchildren and one of their girlfriends remain hostages in Gaza, while other family members were released as part of a truce deal.
The documentary aims to preserve the testimonies of Spanish-speaking community members affected by the Hamas attack, ensuring their stories are not forgotten.