Horror about the health of the freedomed hostages after 16 months in custody

The release of three Israeli hostages by Hamas on Saturday triggered horror worldwide. Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami were shown on a stage, which was criticized by many as cruel spectacles. While the hostages appeared in their obviously bad state of health, Sharabi brought tragic news: his wife and two daughters were brutally murdered during a terrorist attack 16 months ago. This was only announced after his return, which reinforced the emotional tragedy of his liberation, as Kosmo reported.

The health conditions of the hostages also met with international criticism. Israel's President Yitzhak Herzog described the state as a "crime against humanity", while the Red Cross denounced the staging of the release as unethical. This statement is remarkable because the International Committee from the Red Cross usually behaves neutral. "The IKRK is increasingly concerned about the conditions of the release promotions," said the organization. In the pictures spread by the Israeli government, you can see the hostages that had to be expressed for their “care” under the pressure of the audience, such as