BREAKING: Hamas has just released a shocking video featuring two Israeli hostages, Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel, both captured during the October 2023 music festival attack. In the video, Gilboa-Dalal reveals he is being held in Gaza City, where the Israeli military is currently executing a major offensive against the militant group.
This urgent update comes as the conflict escalates, with Israeli forces intensifying their operations to dismantle Hamas. The latest data indicates that out of 48 hostages still held by Hamas, around 20 are believed to be alive. The October attacks claimed approximately 1,200 lives in Israel, leading to a significant military response and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The video, lasting about three-and-a-half minutes, shows an exhausted Gilboa-Dalal speaking from the back seat of a moving car. He expresses profound fear for his life due to the Israeli military’s offensive targeting Gaza City.
“I am afraid of being killed by Israel’s offensive on the city,”
he states, highlighting the urgent plight of hostages amid escalating violence.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a focused assault on Gaza City, identified as the last stronghold of Hamas. As of now, Israeli forces control about 75 percent of the Gaza Strip, including 40 percent of Gaza City itself, which previously housed around one million people. This significant military maneuver is exacerbating the humanitarian situation, with local health authorities reporting over 64,000 Palestinian deaths since the conflict reignited.
Recent strikes have targeted civilian infrastructure, including a high-rise building in Rimal, a once-thriving neighborhood. The Israeli military claims it was used for Hamas surveillance, although no evidence has been provided. The building’s management asserts it housed displaced Palestinians. Eyewitness accounts describe the aftermath, with thick smoke rising over tent camps as the building collapsed, further straining an already overwhelmed humanitarian situation.
As the military continues its operations in Gaza City, residents like Ismail, a father of two from Sheikh Radwan, describe the relentless bombardment. “We pray for a ceasefire,” he told reporters, reflecting the desperate longing for peace amid ongoing violence.
The video featuring Gilboa-Dalal and Ohel underscores the psychological warfare tactics employed by Hamas, with Israeli officials condemning the release as cruel propaganda. Human Rights Watch has similarly criticized the inhumane treatment of hostages, calling it a potential war crime.
As this situation unfolds, the world watches closely, awaiting further developments. The international community is urged to call for a ceasefire and humanitarian access to alleviate the suffering of those caught in the crossfire.
Stay tuned for more updates as the situation continues to evolve.
