Four Israeli hostages, including a mother and her two young sons, were murdered by Hamas and their bodies put on display in a ceremony condemned by many. The UN criticized the treatment of the deceased, but some felt their response was inadequate. The release of the hostages and the condemnation of Israel by the UN have raised concerns about bias and priorities within the organization.
Key Points
Four Israeli hostages, including a mother and her two young sons, were murdered by Hamas
Bodies put on display in a condemned ceremony
UN criticized treatment of deceased, but response viewed as inadequate
Release of hostages raised concerns about UN's priorities and focus