Israeli hostages attempted suicide, says Islamic Jihad

Islamic Jihad’s armed wing, the Al-Quds Brigades, announced today that some Israeli hostages attempted to kill themselves after being treated the same way Israel treats Palestinian prisoners. “Some enemy prisoners attempted suicide as a result of the great frustration they feel due to their government’s neglect of their case,” said Abu Hamza, a spokesman for the Al-Quds Brigades. “We will continue to treat Israeli hostages the same way Israel treats our prisoners,” he added. Islamic Jihad did not specify what measures it has taken against the Israeli hostages. Efforts by Arab mediators, backed by the US, have so far failed to reach a cease-fire agreement in Gaza. Hamas maintains that any deal must include an end to the war and Israel’s complete withdrawal from Gaza, while Israel stresses that it will only accept temporary pauses in fighting until Hamas is eliminated. […]
Source: News Beast

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