Hamas released a new video on Monday of the forced killing of Israeli hostage Noah al-Ghamani, and announced the deaths of two other hostages who appeared in another video of al-Ghamani the day before.
The video clearly took the form of a guessing game, with viewers asked to guess which of the hostages survived.
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Hamas released a video asking the public to speculate on the condition of three Israeli hostages, including Noa al-Ghamani, whose mother is dying of cancer.
To them, the fate of hostages is a terrible game.
— Israel ישראל (@Israel) January 15, 2024
Hamas claims the two were killed in an Israeli airstrike and that al-Ghamani was injured but survived.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) deny these claims. However, IDF spokesman Maj. Gen. Daniel Hagari said in a statement Monday night (translation via IDF):
In recent days, Hamas has released videos of hostages brutally exploiting innocent people held hostage. After informing families this evening, we would like to update you on the information available regarding these events.
Itai, Noah, and another hostage whose family asked not to be named were criminally and violently abducted to Gaza by the terrorist organization Hamas on October 7.
Itai Svirski, 38, had gone to his parents' home in Kibbutz Beli to celebrate the festival of Simchat Torah. His parents were killed by Hamas terrorists and he was abducted.
Noah Algamani, 26, was abducted from the Nova party along with his partner Abinathan. Nova her party symbolized what is good for young people and the joy of life. The image of Noah riding her motorcycle, surrounded by terrorists, and crying out for her help, touches the hearts of everyone at home and abroad.
Although we received signs of life from Noah, we refer to the explanation that emerges from the video regarding the fate of Itai and additional captives.
Itai was not shot by our military – this is a Hamas lie. The building they were being held in was not a target and was not attacked by our military.
We didn't know their real-time location. We do not attack where we know there may be hostages. In hindsight, we can see that we attacked the target near where the target was being held captive. We are investigating this incident and its circumstances and are examining the images distributed by Hamas along with any additional information available.
Nevertheless, we would like to update that, due to available information, IDF representatives have met with the families of Itai and additional prisoners of war in recent days and expressed grave concern for their fate.
Even during these difficult times, we are always in touch with families to update them with the details we know about their loved ones. We will continue to update all verified information we have before notifying the public.
Hamas attempts to instill fear by exploiting the fact that Israeli society sanctifies the lives of its citizens.
Yes, Israeli society sanctifies the lives of its people. This is our strength. Our concern for our people and our determination to return hostages. We are doing everything we can to bring them home and prevent them from harming us. This is our compass on the battlefield and our moral obligation.
As Breitbart News reported on Sunday, Mr. al-Ghamani is one of the most famous of the approximately 130 hostages remaining in Gaza.
She has been abducted from the Supernova Music Festival, and her mother, who is dying from a brain tumor, is pleading for her release.
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