Sa’ar Compares Hamas to Nazis and ISIS, Condemns International Diplomacy

In a forceful statement, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar drew a chilling comparison between Hamas’s treatment of hostages and the brutal tactics of the Nazis and ISIS. Sa’ar’s condemnation came after Hamas released videos of Israeli captives Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski, who appeared to be suffering from starvation and torture. The minister labeled the release of these videos as a “sadistic propaganda campaign” designed to manipulate public perception.
Sa’ar asserted that the diplomatic push for recognizing a Palestinian state has had a counterproductive and damaging effect on ongoing negotiations. He bluntly stated that these moves have “assassinated the chances to reach a hostage deal,” arguing they have only hardened Hamas’s position and rewarded their use of terror. The minister believes this approach is not only morally wrong but also strategically unsound.
Furthermore, the foreign minister took aim at the international narrative surrounding the humanitarian situation in Gaza. He described the reports of widespread starvation as a “fake propaganda campaign” and pointed to the continuous flow of aid into the region as evidence to the contrary. He also expressed frustration that despite a clear agreement, the Red Cross has been unable to visit the 50 remaining hostages, leaving their welfare in a state of international neglect.
To rally international support, Sa’ar announced his upcoming trip to a special UN Security Council session he organized in New York. He framed the issue of hostage-taking as a global threat, a tool used by terror organizations to achieve their goals. His message to the world is that a strong, united stance is necessary to prevent such practices from spreading and to ensure that terror is not rewarded with political concessions.