FACT CHECK · THE CAPTIVES: DEALS, TREATMENT, AND WHO BLOCKED WHAT
Claim: 'Detention without trial justifies taking hostages'
FALSETHE ANSWER
No. Geneva IV Art. 34: 'The taking of hostages is prohibited.' No exception. Art. 78 allows internment 'for imperative reasons of security', with review. On Oct 7, 251 were taken, babies among them.
SOURCE
Fourth Geneva Convention, Arts 34 and 78 (Avalon)
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