An Israeli group working to release the guards have been identified as Keith Siegel (64) and Omri Miran (47), who were kidnapped during the Hamas attack on October 7.
The two appeared stressed when they spoke in the video, according to AFP.
– I have been here in the captivity of Hamas for 202 days. The situation is unpleasant, difficult, and there are many bombs. It’s time for a deal that will get us out of here, safe and sound. Keep protesting, so there will be an agreement soon, he says.
The video was posted just three days after Hamas released another video showing live entertainment host Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
– Sign to the government
– The proof that they are alive is the clearest sign that the Israeli government must do everything to reach an agreement that all hostages must be returned before Liberation Day (May 14), says the Hostages Forum and Missing Families.
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Siegel, who is also an American citizen, broke down while speaking in the video.
– We are in danger here, there are bombs, it is stressful and scary. I want to tell the family that I love you very much. It’s important to me that you know I’m okay, he said as he put his face in his hands and cried.
He also said that he has seen the news about demonstrations in Israel demanding an agreement to ensure the release of the guards.
Wanting the protests to continue
– I hope and believe that you will continue, he said to the demonstrators who regularly organize protests with demands on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to go to an agreement.
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Later on Saturday there were demonstrations again in Tel Aviv where the demonstrators were asking the government to make an agreement with Hamas.
Siegel’s wife, Aviv, and Miran’s father, Dani, were also present at the protest. He asked the leader of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar, to join an agreement.
– All the people of Israel and the countries of the world want an end to the bloodshed and especially an end to the suffering of your people. Please – one wish: Make a decision now, he said.
The video of the two was released as Hamas says it is considering Israel’s latest proposal for a ceasefire.
About 250 Israelis and people from other countries were kidnapped during the Hamas attack in which nearly 1,200 people were killed. More than 100 have been released, but according to the Israeli military, 129 are still in Gaza, including 34 who have died.
(© NTB)
2024-04-27 19:23:20
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