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He is a human skeleton, Gaza hostage's brother tells BBC

He is a human skeleton, Gaza hostage's brother tells BBC

Summary

The brother of an Israeli hostage, Evyatar David, has spoken to the BBC about a video showing Evyatar looking very thin and weak while held by Hamas in Gaza. The video has drawn worldwide condemnation, and hostages' families are urging Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to prioritize their release. There are calls for world leaders to help resolve the situation as tensions rise due to potential escalation in Gaza.

Key Facts

  • Hamas released a video showing Israeli hostage Evyatar David looking emaciated.
  • Evyatar's brother, Ilay, described his condition as a "new form of cruelty."
  • The video led to condemnation from Israel and Western leaders.
  • The video release follows reports of another hostage, Rom Braslavski, in similar conditions.
  • Hostages' families are pressing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to focus on releasing hostages.
  • An Israeli official stated Netanyahu might be using military action to free the hostages.
  • A group of former Israeli officials has appealed to U.S. President Trump to help end the conflict in Gaza.
  • There are international calls for a ceasefire amid rising concerns over humanitarian issues in Gaza.
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