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Israel Calls on UN to Condemn Hamas's "Cruel, Inhumane" Treatment of Hostages

(Jerusalem Post) Keshet Neev - Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon wrote an official appeal to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Feb. 8, calling on him to condemn Hamas's "cruel and inhumane treatment" of hostages following the release of three Israelis on Saturday. "Kidnapped, tortured, and starved, they emerge from captivity thin, traumatized, exhausted, and in pain - victims of a brutal and cynical spectacle orchestrated by Hamas." "All three were held in isolation...denied humanitarian visits by the Red Cross - a blatant violation of international humanitarian law. For over a year, the international community has been manipulated by a jihadist terrorist group, shielded and protected even within the halls of the UN, spreading false propaganda about so-called 'starvation' in Gaza." "But the images tell the truth: Hamas terrorists and the Gaza crowd gathered there to humiliate them appear in a very well condition, while the Israeli hostages alone bear the unmistakable signs of starvation. This is clear evidence of war crimes and blatant violations of international law by Hamas, evoking haunting images from not-so-distant history - moments when the world remained silent." "Hamas has committed crimes against humanity. I urge you to unequivocally and publicly condemn the inhumane treatment of these hostages and demand the immediate and unconditional release of all those still held in Gaza. The world has now seen the brutality firsthand. Silence is no longer an option."
2025-02-09 00:00:00
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