On Friday, Israel condemned the statement from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, which, 100 days after the terrorist attack by Hamas and abductions, did not call for the release of hostages. According to the Times of Israel, the statement noted: 'This Sunday marks the 100th day since the horrific attack by Hamas and other armed Palestinian groups on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people, mostly Israelis, and around 250 taken hostage.' While the statement criticizes Israel for not adhering to international humanitarian law in its attacks on Gaza, it remains silent on the Israeli hostages. The Israeli delegation in Geneva responded to this statement by saying: 'In a situation where not a word has been mentioned about the release of hostages held in Gaza, a call for a ceasefire, without a demand for the release of hostages and disarmament of Hamas, amounts to a call for the victory of terrorism.' The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, had previously called for the release of hostages, but his latest statement ignored this issue. Turk also condemned the killings and mass executions by Palestinian militants and deemed Israel's decision to impose a complete blockade on Gaza as exacerbating the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urged Palestinian militant groups to 'immediately and unconditionally release all civilians taken hostage.' Herzog, in a meeting with Blinken, stated: 'We are doing everything we can to minimize civilian casualties.' Blinken advised the Israeli government to avoid harming Palestinian civilians in Gaza. Israel is sending medicine for hostages in Gaza 'in coordination with Qatar.' Netanyahu stated: 'The war will continue until we achieve all our objectives; Hezbollah should know that no terrorist is immune.' The Israeli Defense Minister noted that operations in Gaza will continue with the ongoing 'pursuit of Hamas leaders' in the south.
Israel's Strong Reaction to UN Human Rights Commission Statement on the First 100 Days of War
Israel condemned a UN Human Rights Commission statement for failing to call for the release of hostages held by Hamas after 100 days of conflict. The statement criticized Israel's military actions in Gaza but ignored the plight of Israeli hostages. This ongoing situation highlights the complexities of humanitarian concerns amidst military operations.
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📰 What Happened
Israel condemned UN statement for not demanding hostage release after Hamas attack.
- Israel announce UN Human Rights Commission
- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights criticize Israel
- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights call for Palestinian militant groups
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The UN's failure to address hostages in its statement reflects ongoing tensions and the complexities of the conflict.
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