Israeli delegation to discuss report on Hamas sexual violence with UN Security Council

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz, along with representatives of the Hostage and Missing Families Forum, departed on Sunday night to New York to take part in the United Nations Security Council special emergency discussion of reports of Hamas's sexualized violence during the October 7 attack.

The minister and the relatives of the hostages will participate in the discussion at the UN Security Council and hold a meeting with Pramila Patten, UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, and the author of the report. They will also participate in a special reception with the mayor of New York City, Eric Adams.

"Tonight, we are going to a special emergency session of the UN Security Council to place the issue of the return of the hostages at the top of the agenda," Katz said, adding that he will work to recognize Hamas as a terrorist organization.

"On the morning of the holiday, terrorists entered our homes, kidnapped the women, raped them, and committed other terrible acts - which must be internationally recognized. It cannot be that such things happen, and the world remains indifferent," said Eli Louk, father of Shani Louk, who was abducted and killed by terrorists.