Hamas has agreed to allow the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to deliver food and medicine to its hostages held in the Gaza Strip, following a conversation with the head of the ICRC, Julien Lerisson.
The terrorist organization made the statement on social media, saying they do not intentionally starve their prisoners but eat what is available. This comes after Netanyahu demanded that the ICRC provide immediate medical care and food to the remaining hostages.
Videos released by Hamas over the weekend showed two hostages, Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski, appearing emaciated with hardly any food or water. However, a diplomatic source disputed this claim, pointing out that in one of the videos, a Hamas terrorist was seen giving David a can of food, which would indicate that the terrorist is well-fed.
The ICRC continues to push for access to the hostages to provide them with care and restore contact between them and their families. This is a developing story.
Source: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-863134