Hamas has released a new video claiming to show the bodies of two Israeli hostages who they allege were killed in air strikes on Gaza. This comes just a day after Hamas released a video showing the hostages alive, but warning that they could be killed if Israel continued its bombardment.
The woman in the video, identified as Noa Argamani, speaks under duress and claims that two men she was held captive with, including a man named Itay Svirsky, were killed in captivity. She alleges that they were killed by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) strikes and were buried under rubble, but thanks to the efforts of Hamas fighters, her life was saved. The exact date of the video is unclear.
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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson, Daniel Hagari, vehemently denied Hamas’ claims, stating that the hostages were not killed by Israeli forces. He called Hamas’ statement a “lie” and clarified that the building where the hostages were held was not a target.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant accused Hamas of resorting to “psychological abuse” in an attempt to strike a nerve with Israeli society. He emphasized that military pressure was necessary to secure the release of more hostages, stating that Hamas only engages in dialogue when it serves their own interests.
The video released on Sunday showed Noa Argamani, Itay Svirsky, and another hostage when they were still alive. It urged the Israeli government to halt its offensive and work towards their release. The fate of the hostages was teased in the video, with the promise of an update to be revealed on Monday.
These hostages, along with 240 others, were abducted in a series of Hamas raids in southern Israel on October 7th. The raids led to intense Israeli bombardment of Gaza, resulting in the deaths of over 1,200 people, predominantly civilians. Currently, 132 hostages are still being held in Gaza.
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As the conflict continues, Israeli forces are still bombing targets in Gaza and clashing with militants in various areas. However, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has stated that the intensive phase of operations against Hamas in southern Gaza will soon come to an end.
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with Palestinian officials reporting that 85% of the population has been displaced. While more aid is now entering Gaza, the UN’s humanitarian chief has described the situation as “intolerable.”
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