Israel's UN Envoy Demands Sanctions on Hamas, Cites Oct. 7 Heroism

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, urged the UN Security Council to impose sanctions on Hamas and ensure its disarmament during a council discussion on the Middle East. Danon presented the story of the Taasa family from Nativ Ha'asara, who lost their father, Gil, and eldest son during Hamas's October 7th massacre. He recounted how Gil Taasa sacrificed himself by jumping on a grenade thrown by Hamas terrorists into their safe room, saving his two other sons, but perishing in the blast. Danon described how terrorists then dragged the wounded children into the kitchen, where one of them drank a Coca-Cola in front of them while filming the act and distributing the footage. "Gil Taasa was not a soldier. He was a father who sacrificed his life to save his children," Danon stated. "While two wounded children begged for their lives, a Hamas terrorist drank cola before their eyes." The ambassador called on the council to act against the terror group, stating, "Three years after the massacre, Hamas is still armed, still rearming, and planning the next attack. It's time for the Security Council to stop closing its eyes, impose sanctions on Hamas, and ensure its disarmament." Earlier in his speech, Danon warned Iran and Hezbollah against attempting to exploit Israel's election period for attacks, vowing a "devastating blow" to any aggressor. He also addressed a recent attempted attack on a Flydubai flight to Israel, warning of the spread of terror and radicalization in the region, and criticized the Palestinian Authority for postponing elections and continuing incitement in its education system.