Former Hamas hostage shares harrowing experience with UN Security Council

Noa Argamani, a former Hamas hostage, spoke to the U.N. Security Council about her eight months in captivity. She described her experience as "pure hell" and urged for the release of all remaining hostages, including her partner. Argamani was taken during the October 7 attacks and rescued by Israeli soldiers in June 2024. Her testimony highlighted the dire conditions and lack of medical care faced by hostages. The session also included discussions on Israel's actions during the conflict, with Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon expressing disappointment over the council's focus. He thanked several countries for addressing the issue of hostages.