'Tomorrow we will inform you of their fate': Hamas video teases fate of three Israeli hostages

'Tomorrow we will inform you of their fate': Hamas video teases fate of three Israeli hostages

FP Staff January 15, 2024, 10:48:39 IST

The Hamas has released a chilling video of three Israeli hostages - including Nova rave attendee Noa Argamani who became the face of the hostage crisis after footage showed her being dragged off on a motorcycle - with a disturbing teaser: “Tomorrow we will inform you of their Fate.”

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The Hamas has released a chilling video of three Israeli hostages - including Nova rave attendee Noa Argamani who became the face of the hostage crisis after footage showed her being dragged off on a motorcycle - with a disturbing teaser: “Tomorrow we will inform you of their Fate.”

In the video shared on X, Argamani, 26, and fellow hostages Yossi Sharabi, 53, and Itai Svirsky, 38, are seen introducing themselves in Hebrew and pleading the Israeli government to do whatever they can to ensure their safe return, concluding with a message to the Israeli people, “Your Government is Lying" . While it’s unclear when it was filmed the trio were seen for the first time in the video since their kidnapping on 7 October.

The video did not provide details on the well-being of the three hostages who were among the nearly 250 individuals kidnapped in the brutal terrorist attack on 7 October. Argamani was featured in one of the initial Hamas videos capturing the attack. She was seen screaming, “Don’t kill me!” while being taken away on the back of a motorcycle. The distraught hostage was shown attempting to reach out to her boyfriend, Avinatan Or, who was being mistreated by the terrorists before they also took him. This distressing video gained widespread attention on social media and became one of the most iconic scenes from the Supernova rave attack, which resulted in the deaths of over 360 festival attendees. Argamani became internationally known after Netanyahu disclosed that he sought assistance from Beijing for the hostage’s mother, Liora, a Chinese citizen. Liora, diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, has implored Israel and China to help reunite her family before her death from the disease. Sharabi was kidnapped alongside his brother Eli, 51, when their homes in Kibbutz Be’eri were attacked by Hamas during the Sukkot holiday. Eli’s wife and two teenage daughters were confirmed to be among the dead in the kibbutz, along with their dog, after their house was set on fire, the Times of Israel reported. Svirsky of Tel Aviv was also in Be’eri visiting his parents when he was kidnapped by Hamas, with his mother’s and father’s corpses found days later. More than 130 hostages remain captive in Gaza, with the Jewish state believing that some 25 include the corpses of Israeli citizens that Hamas refuses to hand over. The Israel-Hamas conflict marked a somber milestone of 100 days on Sunday, witnessing increased civilian casualties in Gaza and families anxiously awaiting the release of numerous hostages. The impact extended beyond Gaza, with casualties reported in the West Bank and on the Israel-Lebanon border. The conflict, initiated by unprecedented attacks from Hamas militants on Israel on 7 October, has led to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, according to warnings from the United Nations and aid organisations. The 2.4 million people in Hamas-ruled Gaza are facing dire circumstances, with much of the coastal area now reduced to rubble. The UN reports that approximately 85 per cent of the territory’s population have been displaced, seeking refuge in shelters while struggling to access essential resources such as food, water, fuel, and medical care. The Israeli military has shifted its focus to the southern end of Gaza, where nearly 2 million people are now housed in tents and temporary accommodations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected calls for a ceasefire, expressing determination to continue until Israel achieves complete victory over Hamas and secures the release of the remaining 132 hostages. The military outlines plans for the next phase, emphasizing targeted operations against Hamas leaders and positions over the coming months. With inputs from agencies

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