Efforts to secure a ceasefire and release the hostages have faltered after nine months of conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Goldberg-Polin is seen in the video sitting in a pickup truck with his hands tied behind his back. Cohen and Levy are also present, both appearing dazed and covered in blood.
Hamas terrorists can be heard shouting 'Allahu akbar' as they celebrate their capture.
The families of the hostages have urged the Israeli government and international community to focus on their loved ones' safe return.
The newly released video shows the moment they were taken into Gaza under heavy gunfire.
Three Israeli hostages, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen, and Or Levy, were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 during the Supernova trance music festival in southern Israel.
Three Israeli hostages, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen, and Or Levy, were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 during the Supernova trance music festival in southern Israel. The newly released video shows the moment they were taken into Gaza under heavy gunfire. The families of the hostages have urged the Israeli government and international community to focus on their loved ones' safe return.
Goldberg-Polin, who lost part of his left arm during the attack, is seen in the video sitting in a pickup truck with his hands tied behind his back. His friends Cohen and Levy are also present, both appearing dazed and covered in blood. Hamas terrorists can be heard shouting 'Allahu akbar' as they celebrate their capture.
The families of the hostages have repeatedly condemned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his handling of the situation, accusing him of abandoning them and violating Israel's moral obligation to its citizens. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum has also criticized Netanyahu's statement indicating he would accept only a partial deal with Hamas, which would not end the war.
Efforts to secure a ceasefire and release the hostages have faltered after nine months of conflict between Israel and Hamas. The families are calling for action to bring their loved ones home safely.
The video was authorized for release by the Israel Defense Forces, who have been working tirelessly to secure the safe return of all Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
Hersh Goldberg-Polin was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7.
, His parents want the newly released video of his abduction to serve as a call to action for everyone to work towards freeing the remaining hostages.
, The video shows Goldberg-Polin with part of one arm blown off and two other captives, Or Levy and Eliya Cohen, who are also bloody and appear dazed.
, The Israel Defense Forces authorized the release of the video.
, Every day that passes puts the hostages at greater risk and diminishes their chances of being brought back safely.
, Netanyahu appeared to back away from a cease-fire agreement with Hamas that is supported by the Biden administration, indicating he would accept only a partial deal that would not end the war.
, The Hostages and Missing Families Forum condemned Netanyahu’s statement, saying it effectively abandons 120 hostages and violates the state’s moral obligation to its citizens.
, Goldberg-Polin’s parents and other hostages’ families have repeatedly urged the Netanyahu government and the international community to focus on their loved ones.
, A third video released by Hamas in late April shows Goldberg-Polin speaking directly to the camera in Hebrew, asking the Israeli government to bring home the hostages. It is unclear whether he is still alive.
On October 7, Mahamad El Atrash, a soldier in the Bedouin Trackers Unit of the Northern Brigade of the Gaza Division, was killed and his body was taken into Gaza.
IDF eliminated Hamas weapons developer Mohammad Saleh.
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell stated that the Middle East is close to seeing the conflict expanding into Lebanon just days after Iran-backed Hezbollah threatened EU member Cyprus.
