UN Security Council meets to discuss Israel-Hamas war, hostages
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Members of the UN Security Council offered their sympathy to Israeli hostages after a video showing an emaciated captive was released by Hamas, but called on Israel to end its self-created humanitarian catastrophe and allow more aid to enter the besieged territory.

Author: Malek Fouda
Published on: 06/08/2025 | 00:00:00

AI Summary:
Israel called for a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday. It comes after the Gaza-based group released a video showing a 24-year-old man appearing emaciated. Most of the Security Council members blamed Israel for manufacturing a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Itay David, brother of 24-year-old Evyatar David, was captured in Hamas’ released video looking thin and weak in a Gaza tunnel. He urged the Security Council to take action and protect their lives. Israel criticised for human suffering in Gaza Many members, including the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone, praised itay for advocating for his brother. Approximately 250 hostages were taken after Hamas attacked southern Israel on 7 October, 2023. Most have been released in various hostage exchange deals, but 50 remain in Gaza.

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