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Hamas released a video of Israeli hostage Alon Ohel urging protests as Israel continues strikes on Gaza
The propaganda video shows Alon Ohel, 24, watching a short clip of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before Ohel speaks directly to the camera (AP)
On the eve of the Jewish New Year, Hamas has released a video of one of the Israeli hostages in Gaza warning of the risk they face as Israel continues its military strikes.
According to a report by CNN, the propaganda video released on Monday shows Alon Ohel, 24, watching a short clip of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before Ohel speaks directly to the camera.
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In the nearly two-minute video, Ohel asks people to keep protesting on behalf of the hostages. He also asks the United States – without naming President Donald Trump – to stop supporting the decisions of Netanyahu. Ohel says the continuation of the war and the assault on Gaza City puts the lives of the hostages at risk.
While it remains unclear when the footage was shot, Ohel was last seen in a video released by Hamas on September 5.
Reuters quoted an official as saying that Ohel’s family had consented to the media identifying Ohel but had not given permission for the video to be published.
In a statement, Ohel’s parents, Idit and Kobi, said, “Our family is shaken and in pain following the release of Alon’s video by Hamas. It’s evident that Alon is losing vision in his right eye, and he appears thin and distressed.”
The Israeli officials have called the videos psychological warfare.
Since the October 7 attack, Israel has been continuing a campaign against Hamas, killing more than 65,000 Palestinians, most of them civilians, according to Gazan health authorities.
This comes amid mounting international pressure over the war in Gaza. On the same day, several countries prepared to formally recognise Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, following announcements from the UK, Canada and Australia.
Ohel was one of the people who were taken captive during an attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023. About 1200 people were killed and 251 were taken hostage.
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September 23, 2025, 00:26 IST
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