Netanyahu condemns Hamas after Israeli hostage appears emaciated

In recent days, new footage released by Hamas displayed Israeli hostage Evyatar David in a severely emaciated state, which elicited a strong reaction from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The video, which shows the 24-year-old digging what he claims to be his grave, highlights the blatant disregard for human dignity exhibited by the terrorist organization. David's family voiced their anguish over witnessing their loved one being 'deliberately and cynically starved' in Gaza's tunnels, describing him as a 'living skeleton' buried alive. They emphasized that the starvation serves as part of Hamas's nefarious propaganda campaign. Netanyahu, addressing the heartbreaking situation, remarked that 'the cruelty of Hamas has no boundaries' and firmly stated that it is unacceptable for Hamas to use hostages as tools for their agenda. He also referred to the distressing condition of Rom Braslavski, another Israeli hostage, as equally shocking. The Israeli Prime Minister has been in close contact with the families of both victims, assuring them that efforts to secure their safe return are ongoing and relentless. The current state of affairs escalated further as the U.S. and Israel withdrew their negotiators from discussions in Doha, Qatar. This withdrawal occurred after talks surrounding a potential ceasefire and hostages' release had stalled, signaling a troubling shift in the dialogue between involved parties. Israeli officials maintain that humanitarian aid is being allowed into Gaza, yet express concern that Hamas deliberately starves the hostages while utilizing them for propaganda purposes. Calls for international action against Hamas have become increasingly urgent as the footage and statements continue to circulate. Netanyahu highlighted that the entire world must adopt a clear stance against the heinous acts of terrorism conducted by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. As negotiations for peace remain challenging, the families affected by this violence continue to face uncertainty regarding the fate of their loved ones.