Israeli Official Describes Hamas' 'Satanic' Torture of Hostages at UN Session

Hostage Conditions and Torture

• 💔 The world has seen the terrible condition of hostages, described as "living skeletons" with bones standing out in their skin.
• ⛏️ One hostage, Evat, was reportedly forced to dig his own grave.
• 😈 The Israeli Foreign Minister characterized these actions by Hamas and Islamic Jihad as "satanic" torture.

Hamas Propaganda and War Responsibility

• 📢 Hamas and Islamic Jihad are accused of using starvation and torture as part of a sadistic propaganda campaign.
• 💥 Hamas is held responsible for beginning the war by invading Israel and committing atrocities on October 7th.
• 🤝 Hamas is also responsible for the war's continuation by refusing to release hostages and lay down arms.

International Pressure and Aid Facilitation

• 🌍 Israel is facilitating huge amounts of aid into Gaza, stating no other country acts this way in war under difficult circumstances.
• 🇵🇸 Some countries are criticized for pressuring Israel instead of Hamas, campaigning against Israel, and announcing recognition of a virtual Palestinian state.
• 🎁 These actions are seen as giving Hamas "free gifts" and an incentive to continue the war, directly assassinating the hostage deal and ceasefire.
• 📈 These countries are accused of prolonging the war by their actions.