A Report by the Israeli Ministry of Health
The Israeli Ministry of Health has submitted a harrowing report to the United Nations detailing the unimaginable suffering endured by hostages freed from Hamas captivity. The report, based on testimonies from medical teams who treated the returnees, paints a grim picture of physical and psychological abuse, systematic torture, and deliberate infliction of pain.
The report details chilling accounts of children bound and beaten, leaving lasting scars and trauma. Women describe horrifying sexual violence, including assaults at gunpoint and forced undressing. Men recount prolonged starvation, severe beatings, and torture involving branding with hot metal. Many hostages suffered significant weight loss, with children losing up to 18% of their body weight. Unsanitary conditions led to infections, gastrointestinal illnesses, and other severe health complications.
Psychological abuse was equally devastating. Hostages were isolated and forced to witness acts of violence. Survivors reported intense trauma, including dissociative episodes, severe nightmares, and an overwhelming sense of guilt for leaving loved ones behind. Many remain unable to adjust to normal life, haunted by the horrors they endured.
While some hostages have been freed, 99 remain in captivity, enduring these unimaginable conditions 14 months after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack. Families of the hostages, including Michael Levy whose brother Or remains captive, plead for international intervention and pressure on Hamas to release their loved ones.
The report serves as a wake-up call for the international community to apply increased pressure on Hamas and its supporters to free all the hostages without delay. It is a moral and humanitarian imperative, and the time to act is running out. The report also highlights the need for comprehensive rehabilitation programs to help the released hostages recover from the physical and psychological trauma they endured.
14 Comments
lettlelenok
This report shines a light on the brutal reality faced by these hostages. We need to push for their safe return!
ytkonos
The testimonies highlighted are heart-wrenching. We must advocate for the rights and dignity of all hostages still in captivity.
dedus mopedus
The psychological scars left by such brutality can last a lifetime. We must support rehabilitation efforts!
ytkonos
Why aren't we talking about the context of these actions? What led to these hostages being taken in the first place?
dedus mopedus
This report seems biased and lacks credible evidence. How can we trust the claims made without independent verification?
lettlelenok
Such reports only serve to inflame tensions further. We need to focus on peace, not on sensationalized narratives.
ytkonos
It’s horrifying to read about the trauma these individuals have faced. We must demand justice for their suffering.
Bella Ciao
Stand up for the oppressed! The stories of these hostages deserve to be heard and addressed.
Muchacha
We must raise our voices for the voiceless. Anyone who can, please advocate for the hostages’ release!
Mariposa
Human rights must always be a priority. It's time for the international community to act decisively!
Comandante
Waiting for action is no longer an option. We need international pressure on Hamas immediately!
ZmeeLove
Before jumping to conclusions, we need to consider how external forces may be influencing this narrative.
Donatello
Is this report just a political tool? It feels more like propaganda than an actual humanitarian concern.
Michelangelo
Let’s not forget the families left behind; they need our support in this harrowing time.