Condition of kidnap victim Evyatar leaves sister reeling, comparable to receiving a million blows
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the latest update on the physical condition of Israeli hostage Evyatar David has sparked global outrage. As described by his sister and other former captives, David appears to be a "living skeleton," severely emaciated and surviving on limited food and water.
Videos released by Hamas show David in Gaza tunnels, with protruding shoulder blades and a skeletal frame. According to the footage, he has not eaten for three days. His family, in a statement, accused Hamas of deliberately and cynically starving David, calling it one of the most horrifying acts they have witnessed. In the video, David is seen digging his own grave and crossing off days on a handmade calendar, expressing his fear of dying due to the sparse food portions[1][2].
The distressing footage and testimonies from David's family emphasize his extremely weakened and deteriorated state after being held hostage since October 2023. Israeli officials have condemned Hamas for this deliberate starvation and maltreatment, while Israel continues to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Omer Wenkert, a former hostage who was held in Hamas captivity alongside David, also responded to the footage. Wenkert, who spent 250 days underground with David, claimed that Hamas is stealing supplies and causing hunger in Gaza, not Israel[1][2].
In a video posted to Instagram, Wenkert described the conditions in the tunnels where he and David were held. He expressed concern that Hamas inserted frames of starving children in the video, and questioned whether they were from Gaza[1][2].
Ye'ela David, sister of the hostage, requested that the video not be shared until the family decides to release it. Despite this, the images and footage have been circulating, highlighting the desperate situation of David and the callous treatment he has endured[1][2].
The situation has sparked global outrage due to the inhumane conditions depicted. Israeli officials have called for international intervention to secure David's release and ensure his immediate medical attention[1][2].
References: [1] https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-releases-video-of-israeli-hostage-evyatar-david-in-severe-condition/ [2] https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-731625
War-and-conflicts and politics continue to dominate general news, as the global community expresses outrage over the treatment of Israeli hostage Evyatar David, who appears to be severely malnourished and surviving on limited food and water. Israeli officials have accused Hamas of deliberately starving David, demanding international intervention to secure his immediate release and medical attention.
