Israel wants world attention on hostages held in Gaza

Israel said Monday the plight of hostages held in Gaza should top the global agenda, after Palestinian militants released videos showing them looking emaciated, heightening fears for their lives after nearly 22 months in captivity.

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, in a press briefing ahead of the UN Security Council session on the issue, said that “the world must put an end to the phenomenon of kidnapping civilians. It must be front and centre on the world stage”.

Of the 251 hostages seized…