Former Lebanese minister twists facts, claim Israeli hostages held by Hamas were treated “properly”
Former Lebanese Minister of Education and Head of the Arab Culture Association Hassan Mneimneh: "You hear about Israel's treatment of the Palestinian prisoners (i.e., terrorists) in the prisons compared to the Palestinians' treatment of the Israeli captives (i.e., Israeli hostages held during Hamas' Oct. 7 war). A huge difference. Why does the world not see this difference? The difference between proper treatment of the Israeli captives who were detained by the Palestinians (i.e., Hamas) compared to inhumane and cruel treatment of the Palestinian captives by a state called 'Israel.'"
[Official PA TV, Capital of Capitals – Beirut, Nov. 11, 2025]
The Israeli hostages suffered torture, abuse, and starvation, and many were murdered.