Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar launched a diplomatic outreach campaign to his global counterparts Saturday night, urging them to issue public calls for the release of Israeli hostages after disturbing videos emerged showing hostages Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski.
The foreign minister's initiative prompted swift responses from international officials, with foreign ministers across the globe publishing condemnations of the Hamas terror organization following their exposure to the shocking hostage footage.
Hamas must release all hostages now! Free Alon Ohel and all of the hostages immediately! Evyatar David & Rom Braslavsky, held 666 days, are starved & tortured, showing unbelievable cruelty of their captors. Their emaciated state is a horrendous crime. They need to be home now.…
— Марко Ђурић (@markodjuric) August 2, 2025
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot posted a Hebrew-language message on his X platform, stating, "Difficult and unbearable images of Israeli hostages, held for 666 days in Gaza by Hamas. Their suffering must reach its end. They must be released without conditions. Hamas must be disarmed and removed from any governing position in the Gaza Strip."
The horrific videos of hostages Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski, published by the despicable terrorist groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad, remind us that the release of all hostages held in Gaza must be an absolute priority. These evil groups must be stripped of their power.…
— Jan Lipavský (@JanLipavsky) August 2, 2025
European Union Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas declared, "The images of Israeli hostages are shocking and reveal Hamas' barbarism. All hostages must be released immediately and without conditions. Hamas must disarm and terminate its rule in Gaza. Simultaneously, large-scale humanitarian assistance must be permitted to reach those requiring aid."
Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić posted on his X account, "Hamas must release all hostages now! Free Alon Ohel and all of the hostages immediately! Evyatar David & Rom Braslavsky, held 666 days, are starved & tortured, showing the unbelievable cruelty of their captors. Their emaciated state is a horrendous crime. They need to be home now."
Images ignobles, insupportables, des otages israéliens détenus depuis 666 jours à Gaza par le Hamas. Leur calvaire doit cesser. Ils doivent être libérés, sans condition. Le Hamas doit être désarmé et exclu de la gouvernance de Gaza. L'aide humanitaire doit y entrer massivement.
— Jean-Noël Barrot (@jnbarrot) August 2, 2025
Paraguay's Foreign Ministry issued its own statement, declaring, "Paraguay's government strongly condemns the disturbing images of Israeli hostages broadcast by the Hamas terror organization. It condemns the propagandistic exploitation of hostages and demands their immediate release."
Panama's government announced, "The government categorically condemns the employment of torture and distribution of videos of individuals kidnapped by Hamas – actions constituting severe violations of international humanitarian law and human rights. We reaffirm our absolute rejection of all forms and demand the immediate and unconditional release of all captives. Exploiting human suffering for propaganda or political pressure purposes remains unacceptable. Panama urges the international community to act with urgency to end this conflict and guarantee dignity and life for both Israelis and Palestinians."
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský stated, "The horrifying videos of hostages Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski, released by the contemptible terror organizations Hamas and Islamic Jihad, serve as reminders that releasing all hostages held in Gaza must remain our highest priority. These evil groups' power must be eliminated. Forever."
Minister Sa'ar urged his colleagues to adopt public moral and ethical positions while exercising maximum influence to end the Israeli hostages' terrible ordeal. "The world cannot maintain silence when confronted with these horrific scenes resulting from deliberate sadistic abuse of hostages, including starvation tactics employed by Hamas and Islamic Jihad," Foreign Minister Sa'ar stated.
