<p>Hossam al-Astal, a militia leader operating with Israeli support in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza, has appealed to the international community to protect Gaza residents from the terror of Hamas, which has unleashed a wave of executions and killings since the ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli troops. In a video, al-Astal thanks US President Trump for his efforts toward the ceasefire, but adds that after saving Gazans from Israeli bombardment, the president should now save them from Hamas, said The Times of Israel in its report. “Hamas is killing hundreds of children, women, youths and elderly people. Under what charge? We came out of a military war into a war of terrorists,” he said. “Today, Hamas is waging terror against the people in Gaza, killing with RPGs,” he said while calling on the international community to protect Gaza’s residents from Hamas.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We want to move the people from Hamas’s rule to civilian rule that will serve the residents. We want peace and we want to live. We are not fighting Hamas today in order to rule,” he insisted.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a conversation with The Times of Israel after the video was recorded, al-Astal stressed that his group is continuing to fight Hamas.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>‘Hamas capable of returning more bodies, choosing not to’: Israeli minister</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Thursday that Hamas could give back more slain hostages, contradicting assessments made by senior US officials.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sa’ar stressed that “Israel knows full well that Hamas is capable of returning additional bodies and is choosing not to do so,” according to his office. Sa’ar called it an “extremely serious matter.”</p><p>Hamas has returned the bodies of 9 of the 28 slain hostages it held at the beginning of the week.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Hamas gunmen killed 33 Gazans dubbed as ‘collaborators’</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Hamas gunmen have been tightening their grip in Gaza and have killed at least 33 people in a crackdown on groups that have tested its grip.</p><p>The fighters executed several men they accused of collaborating with Israeli forces. In one video, Hamas fighters dragged seven men into a circle of people in Gaza City, forced them to their knees, and shot them from behind. A Hamas source confirmed the authenticity of the video.</p>

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Thursday that Hamas could give back more slain hostages, contradicting assessments made by senior US officials. Sa’ar stressed that Israel knows full well that Hamas is capable of returning additional bodies and is choosing not to do so.

Hossam al-Astal, a militia leader operating with Israeli support in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza, has appealed to the international community to protect Gaza residents from the terror of Hamas, which has unleashed a wave of executions and killings since the ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli troops. In a video, al-Astal thanks US President Trump for his efforts toward the ceasefire, but adds that after saving Gazans from Israeli bombardment, the president should now save them from Hamas, said The Times of Israel in its report. “Hamas is killing hundreds of children, women, youths and elderly people. Under what charge? We came out of a military war into a war of terrorists,” he said. “Today, Hamas is waging terror against the people in Gaza, killing with RPGs,” he said while calling on the international community to protect Gaza’s residents from Hamas. “We want to move the people from Hamas’s rule to civilian rule that will serve the residents. We want peace and we want to live. We are not fighting Hamas today in order to rule,” he insisted. In a conversation with The Times of Israel after the video was recorded, al-Astal stressed that his group is continuing to fight Hamas. ‘Hamas capable of returning more bodies, choosing not to’: Israeli minister Meanwhile, Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Thursday that Hamas could give back more slain hostages, contradicting assessments made by senior US officials. Sa’ar stressed that “Israel knows full well that Hamas is capable of returning additional bodies and is choosing not to do so,” according to his office. Sa’ar called it an “extremely serious matter.” Hamas has returned the bodies of 9 of the 28 slain hostages it held at the beginning of the week. Hamas gunmen killed 33 Gazans dubbed as ‘collaborators’ The Hamas gunmen have been tightening their grip in Gaza and have killed at least 33 people in a crackdown on groups that have tested its grip. The fighters executed several men they accused of collaborating with Israeli forces. In one video, Hamas fighters dragged seven men into a circle of people in Gaza City, forced them to their knees, and shot them from behind. A Hamas source confirmed the authenticity of the video.

<p>Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Thursday that Hamas could give back more slain hostages, contradicting assessments made by senior US officials. Sa’ar stressed that Israel knows full well that Hamas is capable of returning additional bodies and is choosing not to do so.</p>

‘Hamas is killing hundreds’: Khan Younis militia head appeals global community to protect Gazans from execution

<p>Hamas on Sunday (Aug 3) said that Israeli hostages held in Gaza will not receive "special privileges" in food or care, insisting they eat the same rations as fighters and civilians amid worsening starvation across the besieged territory. The statement from the Al-Qassam Brigades, the group's armed wing, came as Israel appealed to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for help following the release of distressing videos showing two hostages — Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David — appearing skeletal and weak. "(Hamas) does not intentionally starve the captives, but they eat the same food our fighters and the general public eat," the group said, blaming Israel's blockade and war for widespread deprivation. "They will not receive any special privileges amid the crime of starvation and siege", it added.</p><h2><strong>'Harrowing videos' of Israeli hostages disturb the world</strong></h2><p>On Sunday, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu urged the ICRC to help the hostages held in Gaza. Netanyahu's office in a statement said that he spoke to the ICRC regional coordinator Julien Lerisson, and "requested his involvement in providing food to our hostages and... immediate medical treatment".<br>The ICRC said it was "appalled by the harrowing videos" and reiterated its demand for "access to hostages." In response, Hamas said it would allow the ICRC access — but only if humanitarian corridors for food and aid were opened "across all areas of the Gaza Strip." Aid groups and UN agencies say Israel's restrictions have choked off life-saving supplies, while some convoys have been overrun or looted amid lawlessness and desperation.</p><p>The group insisted that it did "not intentionally starve" the Israeli hostages but that they would not get any special food privileges "amid the crime of starvation and siege" in Gaza.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-gaza-war-netanyahu-condemns-conditions-of-hostages-says-he-wants-to-free-them-1754274570238/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-gaza-war-netanyahu-condemns-conditions-of-hostages-says-he-wants-to-free-them-1754274570238/embed</a></p><h2><strong>Hamas's shocking hostage video</strong></h2><p>In recent days, Hamas has released three hostage videos showing Israeli hostages Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David, who have been held in Gaza since October 7, 2023. Both the hostages appear weak, gaunt, and skeletal in the videos. Their emancipated condition has intensified pressure on Netanyahu's government to secure a truce and bring the captives home. In one clip, David is seen digging what he says is his own grave — a moment that triggered public fury across Israel. On Saturday, Netanyahu’s office said he spoke with the families of the hostages and was "profoundly shocked" by the videos. "The efforts to return all our hostages are ongoing," the statement said.</p>

Blaming Israel for the starvation of the Gaza public and hostages, Hamas said it “does not intentionally starve the captives, but they eat the same food our fighters and the general public eat.”

Hamas on Sunday (Aug 3) said that Israeli hostages held in Gaza will not receive "special privileges" in food or care, insisting they eat the same rations as fighters and civilians amid worsening starvation across the besieged territory. The statement from the Al-Qassam Brigades, the group's armed wing, came as Israel appealed to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for help following the release of distressing videos showing two hostages — Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David — appearing skeletal and weak. "(Hamas) does not intentionally starve the captives, but they eat the same food our fighters and the general public eat," the group said, blaming Israel's blockade and war for widespread deprivation. "They will not receive any special privileges amid the crime of starvation and siege", it added. 'Harrowing videos' of Israeli hostages disturb the world On Sunday, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu urged the ICRC to help the hostages held in Gaza. Netanyahu's office in a statement said that he spoke to the ICRC regional coordinator Julien Lerisson, and "requested his involvement in providing food to our hostages and... immediate medical treatment". The ICRC said it was "appalled by the harrowing videos" and reiterated its demand for "access to hostages." In response, Hamas said it would allow the ICRC access — but only if humanitarian corridors for food and aid were opened "across all areas of the Gaza Strip." Aid groups and UN agencies say Israel's restrictions have choked off life-saving supplies, while some convoys have been overrun or looted amid lawlessness and desperation. The group insisted that it did "not intentionally starve" the Israeli hostages but that they would not get any special food privileges "amid the crime of starvation and siege" in Gaza. https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-gaza-war-netanyahu-condemns-conditions-of-hostages-says-he-wants-to-free-them-1754274570238/embed Hamas's shocking hostage video In recent days, Hamas has released three hostage videos showing Israeli hostages Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David, who have been held in Gaza since October 7, 2023. Both the hostages appear weak, gaunt, and skeletal in the videos. Their emancipated condition has intensified pressure on Netanyahu's government to secure a truce and bring the captives home. In one clip, David is seen digging what he says is his own grave — a moment that triggered public fury across Israel. On Saturday, Netanyahu’s office said he spoke with the families of the hostages and was "profoundly shocked" by the videos. "The efforts to return all our hostages are ongoing," the statement said.

<p>Blaming Israel for the starvation of the Gaza public and hostages, Hamas said it “does not intentionally starve the captives, but they eat the same food our fighters and the general public eat.”</p>

'They eat the same food as general public': Hamas insists hostages won't get 'special privileges' as skeletal Israeli captives shock the world

<p>Hamas released a video featuring Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin on Wednesday (Apr 24), marking the initial evidence of his survival after being severely injured during his capture on October 7.</p>

<p>Goldberg-Polin, aged 23 at the time, was seized from the Nova music festival amidst Hamas' attack on Israel, which resulted in over 1,200 casualties and the abduction of more than 200 individuals.</p>

<p>In the video, Goldberg-Polin is seen missing a substantial portion of his left arm. Previous footage from October 7 showed him being taken hostage with his arm severely wounded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Goldberg-Polin is seated, occasionally gesturing with his injured arm as he addresses the camera. He introduces himself, providing his date of birth and parents' names, in the video. He mentioned that nearly 200 days have passed since he was captured which indicates that the video was shot before April 23, the 200th day of the war.</p>

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They want the world to see the horrors their beloved Hersh has endured. He was abducted from the Nova music festival on October 7 after his arm was blown… <a href="https://t.co/yK8J9UYVPr">pic.twitter.com/yK8J9UYVPr</a></p>
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<p>Goldberg-Polin, like other Israeli hostages in Hamas propaganda videos, voiced criticism towards the Israeli government, particularly Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</p>

<p>He urged his family to remain resilient and extended wishes, especially for the Jewish holiday of Passover.</p>

<p>The Biden administration received the video two days before its public release and&nbsp;initiated contact with Goldberg-Polin's family. The FBI is currently analysing the video for potential evidence related to Goldberg-Polin's captivity.</p>

<p>Goldberg-Polin's parents expressed relief at seeing him alive but voiced concern for his well-being and that of other hostages.</p>

<p>His family demanded immediate action for his release, along with other hostages still detained in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Seeing the video of Hersh today is overwhelming. We are relieved to see him alive, but we are also concerned about his health and wellbeing as well as that of all the other hostages and all of those suffering in this region,” his parents said in a video statement.</p>

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Hamas released a video featuring Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin on Wednesday (Apr 24), marking the initial evidence of his survival after being severely injured during his capture on October 7.

Hamas released a video featuring Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin on Wednesday (Apr 24), marking the initial evidence of his survival after being severely injured during his capture on October 7. Goldberg-Polin, aged 23 at the time, was seized from the Nova music festival amidst Hamas' attack on Israel, which resulted in over 1,200 casualties and the abduction of more than 200 individuals. In the video, Goldberg-Polin is seen missing a substantial portion of his left arm. Previous footage from October 7 showed him being taken hostage with his arm severely wounded. Goldberg-Polin is seated, occasionally gesturing with his injured arm as he addresses the camera. He introduces himself, providing his date of birth and parents' names, in the video. He mentioned that nearly 200 days have passed since he was captured which indicates that the video was shot before April 23, the 200th day of the war. The Goldberg-Polin family has given permission for the propaganda video released by the Hamas jihadi death cult to be shared. They want the world to see the horrors their beloved Hersh has endured. He was abducted from the Nova music festival on October 7 after his arm was blown… pic.twitter.com/yK8J9UYVPr — Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) April 24, 2024 × Goldberg-Polin, like other Israeli hostages in Hamas propaganda videos, voiced criticism towards the Israeli government, particularly Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He urged his family to remain resilient and extended wishes, especially for the Jewish holiday of Passover. The Biden administration received the video two days before its public release and initiated contact with Goldberg-Polin's family. The FBI is currently analysing the video for potential evidence related to Goldberg-Polin's captivity. Goldberg-Polin's parents expressed relief at seeing him alive but voiced concern for his well-being and that of other hostages. His family demanded immediate action for his release, along with other hostages still detained in Gaza. “Seeing the video of Hersh today is overwhelming. We are relieved to see him alive, but we are also concerned about his health and wellbeing as well as that of all the other hostages and all of those suffering in this region,” his parents said in a video statement. "Hersh, we heard your voice today for the first time in 201 days and if you can hear us, we are telling you, we love you, stay strong, survive." Hersh's parents released this message in response to the hostage video of Hersh. pic.twitter.com/RznOuZZ3Cb — Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) April 24, 2024 × They added, “Hersh, we heard your voice today for the first time in 201 days. If you can hear us, know that we love you. Stay strong, survive.” (With inputs from agencies)

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