Israel – Times of Israel, February 23, 2025
Families and supporters decry ‘psychological torture’ of dragging Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal to handover event; in likely coached remarks, pair beg for deal to free them.
Hamas published a video Saturday showing Israeli hostages Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa Dalal being forced to watch as other captives were freed and begging to be saved as well.
The footage, described by family members as “sickening,” and the continued use of hostages as pawns for Hamas propaganda, sparked anger and revulsion in Israel, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu citing the terror group’s “humiliation” of hostages in announcing a decision to delay the release of Palestinian prisoners slated for Saturday until such displays end.
The Hamas footage shows the two men in a vehicle, close to the stage, watching a handover ceremony for Omer Shem Tov, Eliya Cohen and Omer Wenkert in the central Gaza district of Nuseirat and pleading for Netanyahu to secure their release.
The two best friends are seen in the video looking from inside the vehicle toward the stage where the ceremony is being held. They repeatedly cover their faces with their hands.
