In a recent escalation, the Israeli military struck a high-rise in Gaza City as part of its major offensive against Hamas. The operation comes amid rising tensions and international concern over civilian impacts.
On Friday, Hamas released an edited video featuring two Israeli hostages, Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel, who were seized during a music festival in Israel in October 2023. In the three-and-a-half-minute footage, an exhausted Gilboa-Dalal appears inside a car, dated August 28, and shares his fears of being killed as the offensive intensifies in Gaza City.
These two are among 48 people still held by Hamas in Gaza, with aid groups estimating that only around 20 remain alive. The video underscores the human stakes at the center of this conflict, highlighting the desperation of hostages and the mounting humanitarian crisis.
As the offensive deepens, observers warn of escalating risks for civilians and captives alike. The video release comes at a time when diplomatic channels are under pressure to secure the release of hostages and alleviate the humanitarian toll in Gaza.
For global citizens watching these events unfold, the story raises urgent questions about conflict resolution, the protection of non-combatants, and pathways to peace in one of the world's most volatile regions.
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