Hostages held by Hamas in focus as UN Security Council meets for first time specifically on issue
New York, NY – The United Nations Security Council recently conducted its first-ever meeting focused exclusively on the issue of hostages held by the militant group Hamas. This unprecedented event marks a significant shift in the Council’s attention towards the plight of those unlawfully detained by the Palestinian organization in the Gaza Strip. The meeting, held virtually, brought together representatives from member states to address the escalating crisis of hostage takings by Hamas. The Council …