Families of Gaza Hostages Intensify Advocacy as Israeli Operations Resume
Relatives of the remaining 58 hostages, including two men shown in a February propaganda video, express growing fears over their safety in light of renewed conflict.
- Hamas continues to hold 58 hostages from the October 2023 attack, with 34 presumed dead, as Israeli military operations in Gaza escalate.
- Families of hostages, such as Ilay David and Gal Gilboa-Dalal, are actively campaigning for their loved ones' release through public awareness efforts and international outreach.
- Recent accounts from former hostages detail the harsh conditions captives endure, including confinement in tunnels with minimal food and water for months.
- A February 2025 Hamas propaganda video showed hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David alive but visibly frail, heightening concerns about their health and treatment.
- Advocates warn that intensified military actions could jeopardize the safety of hostages, raising urgent calls for renewed diplomatic efforts.
Haaretz 
