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UN Security Council Demands Immediate Gaza Hostage Release
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- The UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2712 demanding the immediate, unconditional release of all Gaza hostages.
- UN Special Representative Pramila Patten reported clear evidence of sexual violence against some Gaza hostages in March 2024.
- Patten said a full investigation was needed, but the UN never launched one.
- The Security Council repeatedly demanded compliance yet never imposed sanctions or authorized enforcement against Hamas.