WHO fears for health of more than 200 Hamas hostages
The World Health Organization (WHO) showed this Wednesday Concerns about the humanitarian situation and the health of more than 200 hostages (including 30 children) He was captured by the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) during an attack on southern Israel on October 7 and called for their “immediate” release.
“Many of the hostages, including children, women and the elderly, suffer from pre-existing conditions that require immediate and ongoing care and treatment. The mental health trauma faced by hostages and their families is serious and psychosocial support are of great importance,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during a forum where he met with affected Israeli families.