"They eat what we eat": Hamas shows 'Israeli' captive’s health decline in new footage

Hamas released a new video on Friday featuring Evyatar David, an 'Israeli' captive who turned 24 while in captivity, appearing visibly frail inside a narrow concrete tunnel.

The video, intended as a message to the Israeli Occupation government, draws a stark comparison between David’s deteriorating condition and the suffering of children in Gaza, showing haunting images of bone-thin, malnourished Palestinian children.

The footage portrays David sitting silently in what appears to be a dimly lit underground corridor, his face thin and body emaciated, signaling severe health decline. The video then cuts to scenes of Gaza's humanitarian crisis, severely undernourished children with sunken eyes and protruding ribs, a visual juxtaposition aimed at underscoring the shared cost of the ongoing war.

Alongside the images, Hamas included statements holding the Israeli Occupation government directly responsible for the condition of its captives. One message in the video reads, “He hoped to be released by a deal. The occupation government has decided to starve them. They eat what we eat, they drink what we drink.”

The video also features clips of 'Israeli' officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, suggesting that the leadership’s refusal to agree to a prisoner exchange deal is contributing to the worsening conditions of captives held in Gaza.

Hamas claims that 'Israeli' captives, like the people of Gaza, are now suffering from hunger and medical neglect due to the collapse of supply lines and the 'Israeli' government's ongoing military policies. By stating, “they eat what we eat,” Hamas is signaling that captives are surviving on the same minimal rations as Gaza residents amid the blockade and destruction.