Hamas Releases Video of Israeli Hostage Liri Albag

Hamas has released a distressing video of 19-year-old Israeli soldier Liri Albag, who has been held hostage for over 450 days, expressing her despair and pleading for her life. In the video, Albag states that her entire life is on hold and emphasizes her severe psychological distress, urging the Israeli government and world leaders to remember her and act for her release. Albag's family has condemned the video’s release, asserting they did not authorize it and highlighting the toll it has taken on them. The video coincides with ongoing hostilities, as the aftermath of Hamas's October 7 attacks continues to impact families and communities, with many hostages still unaccounted for. Additionally, new recordings from the hostage crisis in Kibbutz Be'eri reveal the terror faced by captives during the attack, with some hostages pleading for their lives while others were killed. Prime Minister Netanyahu's office confirmed that efforts to secure the release of hostages, including Albag, are ongoing amidst the ongoing conflict.