Al Jazeera news agency reported yesterday (28 April) that the military branch ofHamasHas published a videohostageTwo Israelis detained in Gaza The video shows two men calling on the government ofBenjamin Netanyahu The Israeli Prime Minister reached an agreement to release them.
Video published on Saturday The filming is similar to previous hostage videos that Hamas has released.Israelcondemned the release of the clip as “Psychological terrorism”
From the latest clip, it is found that 2 men areMr. Keith Siegel, 64 years old, and Mr. Omri Miran, 47 years old Both of them sent their condolences to the family. and demanded the release of the hostages
Miran was taken from his home in the Nahal Oz community in front of his wife and two daughters. During the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023
“We have been held hostage by Hamas for 202 days now. The situation here is unstable, difficult and there are many bombs,” Miran said in a video. and pointed out that the attack happened earlier this week.
“It is time to reach an agreement that will help us leave here safe and healthy. Let’s continue protesting. to reach an agreement,” Miran said.
The video was released after Hamas said: Has studied Israel’s latest ceasefire proposal in Gaza. This comes after reports that mediators from Egypt had sent a delegation to Israel to restart stalled negotiations.
This latest video was also released to coincide with Passover. It is a festival in which the Jews celebrate Yahweh’s deliverance of them from slavery in Egypt around 1500 BC.
Siegel broke down in tears as he described celebrating Passover with his family last year. and hopes to be reunited with family again
“We are in danger. There are many explosions. It was both stressful and scary,” Siegel said, wiping away tears with his arm.
“I want to tell my family that I love them very much. And it’s important to me that you know that I’m OK,” Siegel said.
According to Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith, the families of the two hostages were relieved to see that their family members were still alive.
The video was also released after Hamas released the Hirsch video. Goldberg-Polin Israeli hostages To show that he was still alive 3 days ago.
According to Israeli information, during the first Hamas attack They took approximately 250 Israelis and foreigners hostage. and killed 1,139 people
Israel responded by invading Gaza. Pledging to destroy Hamas and bring back the hostages The Israeli invasion has claimed the lives of at least 34,388 Palestinians.
The Israeli army said There are currently 129 hostages held in Gaza, including 34 dead held by Hamas.
Reference: Al Jazeera
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