The Hostages and Missing Persons' Families Forum has raised an urgent alarm regarding the lives of individuals held hostage in Gaza, highlighting immediate dangers faced by these captives. In a letter addressed to the Israeli war Cabinet, the forum emphasized the gravity of the situation based on solid intelligence received.
According to reports, the letter explicitly states, "We received solid intelligence that there are abductees whose condition has deteriorated and there is now immediate danger to their lives," urging swift and proactive action to secure the release of all hostages.
Expert testimony provided within the letter, notably from Hagai Levine, head of the medical team at the forum, underscores that a significant proportion of those held captive in Gaza have preexisting medical conditions requiring regular treatment. The absence of medical care poses life-threatening risks and potential irreversible harm to their health.
Furthermore, the letter emphasizes that many of the hostages were already injured at the time of their abduction, having sustained gunshot wounds, amputations, and shrapnel injuries. Lack of proper medical attention for these injuries could lead to life-threatening complications, disabilities, and prolonged suffering.
Reports also mention the distressing conditions faced by the hostages, including torture, both physical and psychological, and inadequate access to food.
A tense meeting occurred involving recently released hostages, family members of those still in captivity in Gaza, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu along with other members of the war cabinet on Tuesday. This meeting signifies the high level of concern and urgency surrounding this critical situation.
The appeal from the Hostages and Missing Persons' Families Forum serves as a stark reminder of the precarious and perilous circumstances faced by these individuals, urging swift and decisive action to ensure their safety and immediate release.
(With Agency Inputs)
