Videos Show Starvation of Israeli Hostages Held by Hamas in Gaza

Recent videos released by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad show Israeli hostages Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David in dire physical conditions, highlighting the severe suffering they endure while held captive in Gaza. Braslavski appears severely malnourished and in pain, stating he is on the edge of death and describing a lack of food and water, which deeply concerns his family. David, forced to dig a grave for himself, appears emaciated and exhausted, directly appealing to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing feelings of abandonment and pleading for a ceasefire and hostage release. These distressing images have sparked horror and public demonstrations in Israel, where thousands demand the immediate release of all hostages and urge the government to take urgent action. Despite public support for a deal to end the war and free the captives, both Israeli leadership and Hamas have refrained from partial agreements, prolonging the crisis amid a worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. The videos underscore the human toll of the conflict and intensify international pressure for a resolution.