International Outcry Grows Over Hostage Abuse by Hamas

The release of three Israeli hostages, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami, and Or Levy, who spent 491 days in captivity, has sparked widespread condemnation of Hamas for their treatment of the captives. Upon their release, the hostages appeared visibly malnourished and frail, prompting Israeli officials and international figures to denounce the conditions under which they were held. Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, called for a condemnation of Hamas's actions, labeling them as crimes against humanity. Similarly, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock criticized Hamas for forcing the hostages to speak publicly during the release ceremony, describing the act as intolerable. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the severity of the situation and Israel's intent to address Hamas's violations. The images and conditions of the released hostages have drawn comparisons to historical atrocities, further amplifying outrage on a global scale.