Israel's Ambassador to UN on Hostage Situation and Middle East Peace

The Plight of Hostages

• 🎯 Ran Guilli is the last known hostage held by Hamas in Gaza, murdered on October 7th and his body abducted.
• 💡 Israel has consistently stated that the war in Gaza will not end until all hostages are returned home, a promise made to the families.
• 💔 Ran's sister, Shira, shares the immense pain and uncertainty her family has endured for over 800 days, living on hope and praying for a miracle.

Ran Guilli: A Hero's Story

• ⚡ Ran Guilli is described as a hero who saved approximately 150 people during the Nova Music Festival massacre and helped defend Kibbutz Alumim.
• 🤕 He was shot in the leg while protecting friends and subsequently captured by Hamas.
• 😊 Beyond his heroism, Ran is remembered as a smiling, helpful person who always put others before himself.

International Pressure and Calls to Action

• 🗣️ Ambassador Danny Danon calls on the international community and UN colleagues to exert pressure on Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
• 📢 He urges them to use their leverage and channels to end the cruelty, return Ran's body for a proper burial, and allow healing.
• ⚠️ Shira implores that no deal should move to a second stage without Ran's return, emphasizing that leaving him behind prolongs the family's nightmare.

Hamas's Cruelty and Bargaining Tactics

• 🤝 Hamas is accused of failing to meet obligations, including returning all hostages within 72 hours as outlined in President Trump's peace plan.
• ❓ Intelligence indicates Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad know Ran's exact location, suggesting their actions are a matter of will, not ability.
• 💰 Hamas is seen as holding Ran as a bargaining chip, demonstrating their cruelty and playing with the situation.

Moving Forward: Hostages First

• ⚖️ International law is invoked to protect individuals like Ran, emphasizing that it must protect him now.
• 🚫 Israel's position is clear: discussions and implementation of any next stages, including reconstruction efforts, cannot begin until all hostages are brought home.
• 🕊️ The ambassador stresses that peace cannot be spoken of while cruelty is met with silence, and healing cannot begin with one person left behind.