"Auschwitz International Council Demands Immediate Release of Gaza Hostages"
The Auschwitz Memorial International Council has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages caught in the escalating conflict in Gaza, expressing solidarity with Israelis and Jews worldwide. The council emphasized the right of the State of Israel to self-defense and condemned the violence perpetrated by Hamas. They warned that the hatred and violence only lead to more suffering, including among the civilian population of Gaza. The council urged the release of all hostages as an essential first step to halt the cycle of death and war.