Hamas misused aid while hostages suffered starvation

Eli Sharabi, a recently freed hostage, spoke out at the United Nations on Thursday about his harrowing experience with Hamas. He revealed that while he was kept underground and chained for 491 days, Hamas fighters were enjoying meals from aid meant for hostages and civilians. Sharabi described his time in captivity as brutal. He recounted being given only scraps of food, such as a piece of pita bread and a sip of tea. Meanwhile, he witnessed Hamas fighters carrying away aid boxes marked with UN logos into their tunnels. He claimed they dined on this stolen food while hostages went hungry. During his speech, Sharabi emphasized the need for better oversight of aid distribution in Gaza. He urged world leaders to ensure that help reaches those who truly need it. He expressed despair over feeling abandoned by the global community during his captivity. Sharabi’s return home was met with personal tragedy. He learned that his brother had been killed while he was held captive. This news, along with the loss of his wife and daughters in a terrorist attack, deeply affected him. He made a heartfelt appeal for the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza, urging the UN to take action. The situation remains tense as the cease-fire has ended, leading to renewed conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that military action is necessary to secure the release of hostages. Protesters are calling for accountability regarding his decisions in the ongoing war.