Here come the condemnations etc, "thoughts and prayers"
German Chancellor Scholz condemns death of captives, calls for ceasefire
“The news of six hostages found dead in the Gaza Strip fills us with sadness and anger. Hamas terrorists are responsible for the deaths of these women and men, with one of them having a connection to Germany,” Olaf Scholz said in a post on X.
The chancellor called for a ceasefire, saying the captives held by Hamas must have top priority.
The news of six hostages found dead in the Gaza Strip fills us with sadness and anger. Hamas terrorists are responsible for the deaths of these women and men, with one of them having a connection to Germany.
— Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) September 1, 2024
Italian FM mourns killed captives, calls for ceasefire
“Deepest condolences … to the people of Israel for the killing of six hostages kidnapped by Hamas last October 7,” Antonio Tajani said in a post on X. “We ask for an immediate ceasefire to guarantee the release of the hostages and aid to the Palestinian population.”
Spain denounces death of six captives
The Spanish Foreign Ministry has condemned the killing of the six Israeli captives held in Gaza. In a statement, the ministry said: “The government of Spain sends a message of condolence and support to the families of the victims.
“We reiterate our call to the parties and mediators to achieve a permanent and lasting ceasefire agreement, which will allow the immediate release of all captives, the entry of humanitarian aid, and progress towards peace in the Middle East.”
Prominent US Democrat urges Gaza deal after dead captives recovered
Senator Dick Durbin said in a post on X that he’s “heartbroken and devastated” by the news of US-Israeli citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s death, echoing the sentiments of other American officials and lawmakers.
“A ceasefire must be reached immediately that allows all remaining hostages to be released, humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza, and an elusive and neglected long-term vision for peace and stability to become a reality,” said Durbin, the second-ranking Democrat in the US Senate.
I’m heartbroken and devastated to learn of Hersh Goldberg-Polin's murder in captivity. I will be keeping the entire Goldberg-Polin family in my thoughts, especially Hersh’s parents, Jon and Rachel, during this unimaginable time.
— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) September 1, 2024
The fuck?
Republican Senator Graham blames ‘Great Satan’ Iran for captive deaths
Hardline US Senator Lindsey Graham has blamed Iran for the death of six Israeli captives in Gaza and pressed the administration of US President Joe and Israel’s government to target Tehran’s oil refineries in response.
“If you want the hostages home, which we all do, you have to increase the cost to Iran. Iran is the Great Satan. Hamas is the junior partner,” Graham told the ABC news programme This Week.
“I would urge the Biden administration and Israel to hold Iran accountable for the fate of [the] remaining hostages, and put on the target list oil refineries in Iran if the hostages are not released.”
Graham told Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “tell the Ayatollah [Ali Khamenei] what he values is on the target list. Until that happens, nobody is coming home”.
