Hamas releases video of two emotional “Israeli” captives in Gaza

Hamas's armed wing released a video on Monday showing two “Israeli” captives held in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

The roughly three-minute video, whose exact recording date could not be verified, shows the two men sitting on the floor speaking in Hebrew to the camera, addressing a captive who has already been freed and asking him to recount his experiences in captivity in order to speed up their release.

The two men are Elkana Bohbot and Yosef Haim Ohana, both were taken captive from the Nova music festival.

“Israeli” media outlets have largely refrained from publishing the footage, but have reported on it using the pair's names, characterising it as proof of life of the two captives.

In the footage, the two men talk about the danger they have faced since the resumption of “Israeli” air strikes on Gaza last week.

In addition to reprising its intense bombardment of Gaza, “Israel” has also resumed ground operations.

The renewed attacks came after weeks of disagreement with Hamas over how to extend a ceasefire that took effect on January 19.

Of the 251 captives seized during Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, 58 are still held by Hamas and other groups, including 34 the “Israeli” military says are dead.