captivity

The Asian elephant is suffering from his time in captivity and should be moved to a sanctuary, according to a motion from Councilman Paul Koretz that a committee passed.

The war began on 7 October 2023, when Hamas led a cross-border attack on southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking some 250 people into captivity in Gaza.

“He will continue to release future generations from captivity that may be more irksome than our own. He has made a world for us to live in and delight in.”

Fifty-nine hostages remain in captivity and 24 are thought to be alive.

"We call on Belfast City Council and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency to return the birds to captivity and negate any potential risks of further spread."