A Hostage Family Gets Proof of Life #

On Wednesday, a video of an Israeli-American hostage was released by Hamas, giving his family hope that he is still alive despite being badly wounded during his abduction on October 7th. Israel’s government says that there are still 129 hostages in Gaza, with some feared dead. This video release comes at a critical time in negotiations over a hostage release and ceasefire. The family is thrilled to see their son alive but remains concerned for his well-being. The timing of the video release is seen as an attempt by Hamas to increase pressure on the Israeli government.