UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence, Pramila Patten, addressed the UN Security Council, detailing the torture and sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7. She highlighted the indiscriminate and coordinated attacks against Israelis, with over 130 hostages, including 14 women, still held by Hamas. Israeli Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, condemned Hamas' crimes against humanity at the UN, emphasizing the silence of the UN on Hamas' actions and holding Hamas solely responsible for the atrocities. Patten gave voice to the Israeli victims, urging for their release and emphasizing the unimaginable horrors they have faced.
FM @Israel_katz addresses the @UN Security Council on Hamas’ crimes against humanity, with family members of the Israeli hostages in attendance. “For too long the UN has been silent on Hamas’ actions. The only one responsible for these crimes against humanity is Hamas." https://t.co/MBUCCqK2ub
"Try and put yourself in the shoes of those families of the hostages torn between hope and despair.” @USGSRSGPatten, @UN Special Rep. on Sexual Violence in Conflict, at the UN Security Council gives voice to Israeli victims of Hamas who have experienced unimaginable horrors. https://t.co/oWHGjOBSar
FM @Israel_katz addresses the @UN Security Council on Hamas’ crimes against humanity, with family members of the Israeli hostages in attendance. “For too long the @UN has been silent on Hamas’ actions. The only one responsible for these crimes against humanity is Hamas. I… https://t.co/f8s3FlWDld
⚠️TW: Sexual violence @UN Special Rep, Pramila Patten, confirms for the world what we already knew. There are still more than 130 Israelis being held hostage by Hamas, including 14 women. Every second they spend in captivity, is another second of hell. Bring Them Home Now. https://t.co/WfJmsSm65l
BREAKING: Top UN official on Sexual Violence speaking to the Security Council today about the horrors committed by Hamas against Israelis. She has sat through hours of footage and interviews for the sake of victims. Thank you, Pramila Patten, for giving the victims a voice. https://t.co/l2bviVP8Fp
Today Pramila Patten, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, spoke to the UN Security Council about the horrors committed by Hamas on October 7th. I have seen a handful of photos and videos from that day. She has sat through hours and… https://t.co/thzoWKKHan
UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence @USGSRSGPatten's describes the horrific torture and sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7: "Information gathered threw light on the indiscriminate and coordinated attacks by Hamas and other armed groups against multiple…