Following the October 7 attacks by Hamas, during which systematic rape and assault against Israeli women and girls were reported, based on 1,500 testimonies, a special delegation of families of the 134 hostages has been sent to New York to participate in a UN Security Council discussion on the October 7 sexual violence. The delegation, sent at the directive of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Foreign Affairs Israel Katz, aims to address the severe sexual crimes perpetrated by Hamas. The UN Security Council has heard a briefing by the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, who stated there are 'reasonable grounds' to believe that rape and gang rape occurred. Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, has called on the UN Security Council to designate Hamas as a terrorist organization and to pressure it to release the remaining hostages. During the UNSC debate, Israeli Arab Ali Ziadna, who has family members held hostage, confronted the Palestinian Ambassador to the UN, highlighting the 'scenes of unspeakable violence' described by UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence @USGSRSGPatten.
Watch - Israeli Arab Ali Ziadna, who has family members held hostage in Gaza, confronted Palestinian Ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour after the UNSC debate on Hamas sexual violence on October 7. https://t.co/NkwvJR3x7F
6 men and women with loved ones kidnapped by Hamas plead for an immediate deal — part 2 https://t.co/MDS0ZmZI4Y
“‘What I witnessed in Israel were scenes of unspeakable violence perpetrated with shocking brutality, resulting in intense human suffering,’ UN's envoy on sexual violence, Pramila Patten, told the 15-member security council. https://t.co/8E66JT27YM
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield: "On October 7th, Hamas carried out horrific acts of conflict-related sexual violence, including rape and gang rape. And yet, so many people around the world — including members of this very council — have been silent in the…
Foreign Minister Israel Katz to the UN Security Council: “Hamas must be declared a terrorist organization and face the most heavy sanctions possible...put as much pressure as possible on the Hamas organization to release immediately and unconditionally all the kidnapped…
“‘What I witnessed in Israel were scenes of unspeakable violence perpetrated with shocking brutality, resulting in intense human suffering,’ UN's envoy on sexual Pramila Patten told the 15-member security council. https://t.co/vQLPHJM4Sz
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
Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz has demanded the #UN Security Council “put as much pressure as possible” on Palestinian militants Hamas to release the people it took hostage during the Oct. 7 attack on #Israel. https://t.co/BbH6OAlYId
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
Designate Hamas as a terror organization and do more to pressure it to release the remaining 134 hostages, FM @Israel_Katz told the 15-member body during its debate on the sexual violence committed by Hamas. By @TovahLazaroff and Hannah Sarisohn https://t.co/WIUWG2zO9f
UNSC holds session on #Hamas sexual abuse report i24NEWS Senior U.S. correspondent @Mike_wagenheim brings us live updates from the hearing https://t.co/CbCEU0BAcj
Israel bashes UN chief as Security Council meets on Hamas sexual violence report https://t.co/2uUDsY1rh6
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…
Happening now (5 months late): the UN Security Council is meeting to discuss sexual violence committed by Hamas terrorists on and since October 7 WATCH ⬇️ https://t.co/Gr1IAhNgTH
The Security Council has heard a briefing by the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, on her report relating to the 7 October attacks in Israel and incidents in the West Bank. Follow our LIVE COVERAGE ⤵️ https://t.co/TPNBOMjLco
Currently sat in the UN Security Council listening to powerful testimony from Pramila Patten as she presents her report on the sexual crimes of October 7. Families of those still held hostage are also here. 1/ https://t.co/7nMpTS4g6S
Speaking now to the UN Security Council, special representative on sexual violence in conflict, Pramila Patten says: ➡️ There are "reasonable grounds" to believe that rape and gang rape occurred in at least three locations on October 7. ➡️ Women were found fully or partially… https://t.co/rSSuoBACPe
FM @Israel_katz: "Together with Niva Wenkart, Omer's Mother, Ali Alziadna, Yusuf's brother and Hamza's uncle, and all of the family members of the hostages whose loved ones are being held captive by Hamas, I landed in New York, ahead of today's session at the UN Security… https://t.co/VOJFwk5WXs
Today in New York, the whole world is watching the @UN Security Council and raising the awareness of sexual violence, rape, and murder of women on and after October 7. No one can turn their eyes away. Japan’s initiative highlighting Hamas’ atrocities during its @UN Security…
After families of hostages told the harrowing accounts of October 7, how their family members were killed and kidnapped to Gaza at a press conference in London, news reporters asked questions about their concern for Palestinian prisoners. https://t.co/pcGKN0UuZI
"It cannot be that the world remains indifferent", says @IsraelMFA Foreign Minister @Israel_katz, as he departs with a large delegation of hostage families, to attend the Emergency Session of UNSC, to discuss major report on the sexual crimes of Hamas terrorists on October 7. https://t.co/3ox6XmBXDB
A delegation of families of the kidnapped departed on Sunday night for New York to participate in a discussion of the UN Security Council regarding the report on the sexual crimes of #Hamas terrorists on October 7. https://t.co/y3mFFuPMk7
On October 7th, Hamas systematically raped and assaulted Israeli women and girls. Here is one of 1,500 testimonies from Israeli victims and witnesses, collected by @israelpolice. Those who turn a blind eye, are complicit in these unimaginable acts of evil. #BelieveIsraeliWomen https://t.co/ymMeMqVBGY
Israel sends the families of hostages held by Hamas to NY to speak with the UN Security Counsel & the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict. https://t.co/dyFaQlxIyj
At the Directive of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Foreign Affairs Israel Katz: Special delegation of Hostages' families to depart this evening for the UN Security Council Discussion in New York. https://t.co/0DabZGinSp
Family members of hostages held by Hamas will participate tomorrow’s UN Security Council meeting regarding the severe sexual crimes perpetrated by Hamas on October 7. https://t.co/Hal7dTySNC
LIVE UPDATES: Delegation of hostages' families to attend UN Security Council session on October 7 sexual violence https://t.co/wXoRFdpUsx
As the world celebrated International Women's Day on March 8, 14 Israeli women remain captive in Gaza. The families of these women fear the worst, particularly ongoing sexual abuse and torture at the hands of Hamas terrorists. https://t.co/Db6LC1dTQU
After Hamas released a video alleging IDF fire killed seven hostages, @ShekDaniel, Director of Diplomacy at Hostage and Missing Families Forum, discusses families' struggle with conflicting information on their loved ones' condition https://t.co/i7gjtQ1otQ