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Hostage Survivor Urges Urgent UN Action for Captives

9/20/2025

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Former Hamas hostage Naama Levy urged UN diplomats to prioritize negotiations for captives in Gaza.
She recounted her experience of severe malnutrition, untreated injuries, and constant fear during captivity.
Levy highlighted the emotional toll of uncertainty in hostage negotiations.
Israel’s UN envoy criticized the UN's handling of hostage situations, advocating for military and diplomatic pressure.
Families of hostages expressed frustration over stalled negotiations amid Israeli military actions.

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Former Hamas hostage Naama Levy urged UN diplomats to prioritize negotiations for captives in Gaza.
She recounted her experience of severe malnutrition, untreated injuries, and constant fear during captivity.
Levy highlighted the emotional toll of uncertainty in hostage negotiations.
Israel’s UN envoy criticized the UN's handling of hostage situations, advocating for military and diplomatic pressure.
Families of hostages expressed frustration over stalled negotiations amid Israeli military actions.