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Hamas fighters have released a video of 19-year-old hostage Liri Albagh, which has sparked concern in Israel and around the world. After watching this video, Liri’s family has appealed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, other Israeli leaders, and the international community for help.
Emotional appeal of the family
Liri Albaugh’s family said:
“We are appealing to the Prime Minister, world leaders and all decision makers. Now it is time to take decisions thinking as if these were your own children.”
Kidnapping of Alabag: 7 October 2023
- Liri Albagh was kidnapped by Hamas fighters on 7 October 2023.
- She was 18 years old at the time and was stationed at Nahal Oz base on the Gaza border.
- Along with Alabagh, 6 other female soldiers were also taken hostage, 5 of whom are still in Hamas captivity.
Release of Hamas video
Hamas’s armed wing, the Azzedine al-Qassam Brigades, released a three-and-a-half-minute video of Liri Albagh on Saturday.
- In the video, Liri is appealing in Hebrew to the Israeli government for his release.
- This clip is becoming increasingly viral on social media, which has increased the anxiety among the Israeli public and Liri’s family.
Hamas and the hostage crisis
- 251 people were taken hostage:
Hamas and its ally Islamic Jihad took 251 people hostage during the October 7, 2023 attack. - 96 people left in Gaza:
Of these, 96 hostages are still present in Gaza. - 34 died:
According to the Israeli army, 34 of these people have been murdered.
Struggle and talks continuing for 15 months
- War period:
Conflict has been going on in Gaza for the last 15 months. - Peace Talks:
Talks have intensified between Hamas and Israel to end the war and release the hostages. - Counter charges:
Both sides have accused each other of creating obstacles and withdrawing from agreements.- Each other is also being held responsible for the delay in ceasefire.
- Obstacles are also arising in the release of hostages.