New York – UN, Oct. 06, 2025
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres marked two years since the Hamas-led terror attacks on southern Israel by reiterating his long-standing call for the unconditional and immediate release of the hostages still being held there.
“The attackers brutally killed more than 1,250 Israelis and foreign nationals,” he reminded in a statement.
“More than 250 others were abducted and taken into the Gaza Strip as hostages, including women, children and the elderly. On this day, let us remember all those who were killed and suffered horrific violence. The horror of that dark day will be forever seared in the memories of us all.”
Held in deplorable conditions
It is estimated that 48 hostages remain captive. Some 20 are believed to be alive while 28 are likely deceased.
