Israel’s ambassador to the US urges International community to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages.
Speaking during an Interview at CNN, Michael Herzog, The Israel Ambassador to the united stated, has urged the International community to pressure Hamas, to release everyone they are holding as hostage.
He stated,”We ask the international community to call upon Hamas to release them unconditionally because taking hostages is a war crime.”
He revealed that they are still trying to identify, the number of hostages, their identities and their status. He confirmed that among the hostages are Israelis, Americans and other nationalities. He however, said he was not sure if any hostages had been killed.
Now that the border is completely shut by Israel, Herzog outlined that they are coordinating with Egyptian and US authorities to help in the safe exit of these individuals.
He stated,”The border between Israel and Gaza is closed – this is a warzone,” Herzog said. “We are under no legal obligation to provide them with anything save for the basic humanitarian needs for sustenance. We comply with international law.”
He further pointed fingers Hamas, saying it has damaged vital infrastructure that benefits Gaza, such as the 10 power lines that deliver electricity from Israel to Gaza.
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