Israeli PM Netanyahu Seeks Red Cross Aid for Gaza Hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to provide immediate food and medical assistance to Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. This call for humanitarian aid comes amid the release of a video by Hamas showing one of the hostages, Evyatar David, in a debilitated state, alongside images highlighting the dire conditions in Gaza. Netanyahu condemned Hamas's actions, describing their treatment of hostages as systematic starvation and mental abuse, and compared the situation to Nazi atrocities, urging the international community to condemn and cease support for Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The Prime Minister emphasized that these acts violate international law and the Geneva Convention. The ICRC's involvement is seen as crucial in addressing the humanitarian needs of the hostages amidst ongoing conflict tensions. Multiple news outlets have reported on Netanyahu's appeal, underscoring the global concern regarding the hostages' welfare and the broader humanitarian situation.