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Freed Hostage Mia Shem Condemns UN for Inaction on Captives

Mia Shem, a former Hamas hostage, criticizes global agencies for failing to assist during her captivity and calls for urgent action on remaining hostages.

  • Mia Shem, a 22-year-old Israeli-French national, detailed her 50-day ordeal in captivity, highlighting the absence of humanitarian aid.
  • Shem was abducted from the Nova music festival and held in isolation, suffering from an untreated arm injury while under constant threat.
  • She recounted being sexually harassed and taunted by a Palestinian family, leading her to a grim conclusion about the situation in Gaza.
  • Shem and Israel's UN Ambassador, Danny Danon, denounced the UN for not condemning Hamas or taking action to free hostages.
  • The UN has urged Hamas to release hostages but has not proposed specific sanctions or actions to enforce these demands.
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