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The hostage situation has attracted international attention, with captives coming from multiple countries, not just Israel and the U.S. But global pressure on Hamas has been relatively muted, with many critics lamenting the lack of unified diplomatic efforts. The United Nations has been criticized for its perceived inaction, despite over 20 nationalities being represented among the hostages.
In contrast, the Israeli ambassador to the U.N. highlighted the emotional toll on families, emphasizing that many hostages remain in critical condition and that their fate remains uncertain. The ambassador stressed the importance of “trust but verify,” echoing Ronald Reagan’s famous motto about the Soviet Union, but here applied to Hamas.