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On Sunday, leaders from all over Europe responded with horror to recent frames released Hamas Israeli captives Rum Brazlovsky and Evator David, which were held hostage nearly 670 days ago.
French president Emmanuel Macron He took on X to call a clearly released state of both hostages by the image of “unlimited non -humanity” and abandoned him as “violent cruelty”.
“This is what Hamas embodies,” he added.
This screen from a video released on August 1, 2025, armed wing of Palestinian militants Hamas shows Israeli hostage by the Evator David, which looks weak and insufficient. David, who turned 24 in captivity, was abducted during Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. (AFP via Getty Images)
Macron – who sent geopolitical impact waves When he announced at the end of last month that France recognizes Palestine, he will come in September – calls for immediate ceasefire in the gas strip, the return of all hostages and complete resumption of assistance to the area.
Macron on Sunday doubled to call for statehood and said that the termination of the conflict was not enough.
“These efforts should be accompanied by a political decision the next day. This decision is a two-state decision, and Israel and Palestine live in peace. This is the only possible path to the future when justice, security and dignity are guaranteed to all peoples of the region,” he said.
Macron also understood his position when it comes to Hamas, which some, including Israel and the USA Palestinian statehood.
“Let there be no ambiguity: within the framework of this political vision we support, we demand the complete demilitarization of Hamas, its complete exclusion from any form of government and recognition by the Palestine state,” he added.
Macron’s announcement has pushed other Western countries to follow the example, including in the UK, Canada And even Germany – although Berlin’s position left a place for some ambiguity.
This screen with a video from a video released on July 31 by Al-Quds brigades, armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant shows a hostage named Rom Brazlovsky at the hostage forum and the disappeared families. (/Islamic Media -ophis Jihad/AFP via Getty Images)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz repeated Macron’s comments in an interview with the German trade site on Sunday and said the video “shows that Hamas should no longer play a role in the future of Gaza.”
Merz also called for Israel not to block More aid gas In revenge for cruelty.
UK Foreign Minister David Lami also came to X on Sunday and called the video “violating” Hamas’s “propaganda” display.
“Every hostage must be released unconditionally,” he said. “Hamas should disarm and not control gas.
“We work with partners over a long-term solution and peace plan. This must begin with the immediate cessation of the hostage fire, as well as the removal of inhuman restrictions on help,” Lami added.
Recently released footage of two of the 50 hostages who were still in gas Steve Witcoof drove to Israel At the end of last week, during which he visited with the leaders and families of the hostage in Tel -Vavve.
The report suggested that the US is now seeking a comprehensive deal that includes a complete ceasefire and returning all hostages rather than gradual deals that obviously prefer Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the hostage families are protesting, demanding the release of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, on an area known as the hostage area in Tel -Aviv, Israel. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
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Vitcoof reportedly told hostages that he believes that the US and other union countries are helping to mediate negotiations that the deal is close to providing – although this conviction was expressed many times to no avail.
Only American hostage Edon Alexander was released in the framework of an agreement that had not previously been created by Biden, and the Trump administrations at that time, in which 33 hostages were released until March.
