A video has been shared in the media today, in which Alen Simonyan, talking to someone, says that our POWs don’t exist for him, they are the people that put down the arms and escaped․

“- For example, can our POWs wait two or three months?

Alen Simonyan: that’s right, that’s rights.

– When they say such things in front of people…

Alen Simonyan: No, that’s wrong, they don’t understand. What was the purpose of these POWs, these people, soldiers when they went?

– To defend the homeland.

Alen Simonyan: Now, I’m sorry, it might feel like I’m saying something wrong, but These POWs don’t exist for me. When a terrorist hijacks a plane, Israel doesn’t negotiate with a terrorist, they shoot down the plane. Do you know who these POWs are? 

– I would like to hear that from you.

Alen Simonyan: These are the people who put down their arms, ran away and got lost. I can’t say it out loud. Aren’t you interested in why the parents of these POWs are not active now? 

– I’m very interested.

Alen Simonyan: Becuase, because, because these people know that those people put down their arms, escaped and ended up in captivity.”

This is the conversation between Alen Simonyan and someone else from the video.