Hamas Forced Hostage Daniella Gilboa to Fake Death Video

Daniella Gilboa, a former hostage of Hamas, was coerced into recording a video that faked her death during her captivity, as revealed by her mother, Orly Gilboa. In an emotional account, Orly described how Daniella was forced to appear as if she had been killed in an Israeli airstrike, with militants covering her in powder and debris to simulate injuries. This staged footage was released alongside claims from Hamas that an Israeli hostage had died, leading to widespread speculation about Daniella's fate. After her release, Daniella expressed regret for the distress her parents endured during this time, apologizing for any anxiety caused by the deceptive video. Hamas had previously claimed Daniella's death in November 2024, but the Israeli Defense Forces stated they could not confirm the authenticity of the claims or the associated imagery. The IDF condemned Hamas for their cruel tactics, labeling them as psychological terror against both hostages and their families.