On Sunday, ABC's "This Week" host George Stephanopoulos interviewed the CEO of Doctors Without Borders USA, an organization known for its strong anti-Israel stance. During the segment, the CEO responded to disturbing footage of an Israeli hostage, starved by Hamas, by suggesting that Israel bears some responsibility, implying that Hamas would provide food if it were available.
The video in question, released by Hamas, shows a severely emaciated Israeli hostage, Evyatar David, being forced to dig his own grave in a cramped tunnel on October 7, 2023. The footage depicts him marking dates on a calendar and digging a shallow grave under duress.
The interview also touched on the violence faced by aid workers and the challenges faced by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Despite Hamas's threats and actions targeting aid personnel and infrastructure, the organization's representatives criticized aid delivery methods, citing safety concerns and logistical issues, while avoiding acknowledgment of Hamas's violent tactics to obstruct humanitarian efforts.
When questioned about the release of distressing hostage videos, the CEO of Doctors Without Borders attempted to shift focus, claim...
ABC Interview Highlights Controversy Over Humanitarian Aid and Hamas Hostage Videos
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