“Reports suggest that all six hostages were shot multiple times from close range in the preceding hours or days, indicating they were executed by their captors,” said Pillay. “We abhor such brutality and call for all the remaining hostages to be released immediately, unconditionally, and safely to their families and loved ones.” Pillay further expressed grief for all the lives lost – Israeli and Palestinian – in the ongoing war. “We call for an immediate ceasefire to end the violence, bloodshed, and destruction of communities, so that no more families must mourn the loss of their loved ones,” he said. “We appeal to all parties to remember their humanity, and their accountability before the most fundamental principles of law and morality, and before God.” Read the full statement |
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