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UN Security Council Convenes Amid Gaza Hostage Crisis

8/6/2025

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An emergency session of the UN Security Council is set for Tuesday to confront the escalating hostage crisis in Gaza, spurred by harrowing videos revealing hostages in dire health. This urgent meeting underscores the growing international outrage and the dire humanitarian situation, as civilians face critical shortages of food and medical supplies.

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An emergency session of the UN Security Council is set for Tuesday to confront the escalating hostage crisis in Gaza, spurred by harrowing videos revealing hostages in dire health. This urgent meeting underscores the growing international outrage and the dire humanitarian situation, as civilians face critical shortages of food and medical supplies.