President Isaac Herzog has urged the International Committee of the Red Cross to intervene on behalf of hostages held in Gaza, following the release of distressing videos showing two hostages in severely emaciated condition. Herzog emphasized the urgent need for food and medical care for the hostages, describing their situation as life-threatening. The Red Cross has reiterated its call for access to the hostages but has not been permitted entry during the ongoing conflict, drawing criticism from Israel and Jewish groups. The organization has maintained its stance on neutrality and declined to comment further.

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