The United States President Joe Biden will pay a solidarity visit to Israel on Wednesday following the Hamas attacks. Iran has warned of possible preemptive actions against Israel in the coming hours. As Tel Aviv gears up for a ground offensive on the Gaza strip, Hamas says they are ready and it does not scare them.

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<p>At least 60 people, including students, were detained in the Indian capital city of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amid-raging-israel-hamas-war-indias-delhi-placed-on-security-alert-646205">New Delhi</a> for organising a pro-Palestinian demonstration demanding diplomatic support for Palestine and denouncing Israel’s actions in Gaza, on Monday (Oct 16).&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes after Israel declared war against Hamas after the Palestinian militant group launched a surprise against southern Israel over a week ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Delhi police said that they had detained around 60 people for not taking prior permission for the protest, reported news agency PTI. The demonstration was held by the CPI (ML)-backed All India Students Association (AISA) and other student organisations.</p>

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly expressed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/people-of-india-stand-by-israel-pm-modi-tells-netanyahu-in-call-644906">support for Israel</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After his previous call with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, the Indian PM took to X and said, “People of India stand firmly with Israel in this difficult hour. India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations”.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened at Jantar Mantar?</strong></h2>

<p>According to PTI, the protesters, most of them students and teachers from Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University, took to Jantar Mantar and started raising slogans ‘Justice for Palestine,’ and ‘Gaza we are with you.’</p>

<p>“We are holding a demonstration and demanding diplomatic support for Palestine and actions against Israel, for violating human rights,” said Hemant, one of the demonstrators, as quoted by the news agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Subsequently, the Delhi police rounded the protesters up in buses and took them to an undisclosed location. The AISA has since released a statement demanding their release.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Support for Palestine</strong></h2>

<p>The CPI (ML) General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya also visited the Palestine Embassy to express solidarity on behalf of the Indian people, in New Delhi, on Monday.</p>

<p>&nbsp;“We came here to express our solidarity on behalf of (the) Indian people. Right now, we all know whatever happened on the 7th of October but it has not stopped there. Right now what is happening in Gaza is nothing short of a very openly declared genocide,” Bhattacharya told ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adnan Abu al Haija, Ambassador of Palestine in New Delhi following his meeting with some leaders of the opposition, including a few Members of Parliament (MP) told ANI, “We discussed the situation in Gaza and in Palestine in general and they presented their solidarity with the Palestinian people…”&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, “We hope India will play a good role in stopping the siege on our people of Gaza and putting pressure on the Israeli government for humanitarian aid to our people in Gaza…”</p>

<h2><strong>India’s stance on Israel-Hamas war</strong></h2>

<p>Since the incumbent PM took office New Delhi has moved closer to Israel despite historically backing the Palestinian cause which is partly thanks to the Netanyahu government.</p>

<p>However, opposition parties in New Delhi including the Indian National Congress (INC) or Congress party reiterated their support for Palestinians in a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-congress-party-extends-support-for-palestinians-amid-hamas-attack-on-israel-calls-for-ceasefire-644564">recent resolution</a> passed a week ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Thursday, (Oct 12) the Indian foreign ministry condemned the attack by Hamas&nbsp;in Israel as a "terrorist attack" and reiterated its longstanding position for an independent Palestine.</p>

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At least 60 people, including students, were detained in the Indian capital city of New Delhi for organising a pro-Palestinian demonstration demanding diplomatic support for Palestine and denouncing Israel’s actions in Gaza, on Monday (Oct 16).

At least 60 people, including students, were detained in the Indian capital city of New Delhi for organising a pro-Palestinian demonstration demanding diplomatic support for Palestine and denouncing Israel’s actions in Gaza, on Monday (Oct 16). This comes after Israel declared war against Hamas after the Palestinian militant group launched a surprise against southern Israel over a week ago. The Delhi police said that they had detained around 60 people for not taking prior permission for the protest, reported news agency PTI. The demonstration was held by the CPI (ML)-backed All India Students Association (AISA) and other student organisations. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly expressed support for Israel. After his previous call with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, the Indian PM took to X and said, “People of India stand firmly with Israel in this difficult hour. India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations”. What happened at Jantar Mantar? According to PTI, the protesters, most of them students and teachers from Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University, took to Jantar Mantar and started raising slogans ‘Justice for Palestine,’ and ‘Gaza we are with you.’ “We are holding a demonstration and demanding diplomatic support for Palestine and actions against Israel, for violating human rights,” said Hemant, one of the demonstrators, as quoted by the news agency. Subsequently, the Delhi police rounded the protesters up in buses and took them to an undisclosed location. The AISA has since released a statement demanding their release. Support for Palestine The CPI (ML) General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya also visited the Palestine Embassy to express solidarity on behalf of the Indian people, in New Delhi, on Monday. “We came here to express our solidarity on behalf of (the) Indian people. Right now, we all know whatever happened on the 7th of October but it has not stopped there. Right now what is happening in Gaza is nothing short of a very openly declared genocide,” Bhattacharya told ANI. Adnan Abu al Haija, Ambassador of Palestine in New Delhi following his meeting with some leaders of the opposition, including a few Members of Parliament (MP) told ANI, “We discussed the situation in Gaza and in Palestine in general and they presented their solidarity with the Palestinian people…” He added, “We hope India will play a good role in stopping the siege on our people of Gaza and putting pressure on the Israeli government for humanitarian aid to our people in Gaza…” India’s stance on Israel-Hamas war Since the incumbent PM took office New Delhi has moved closer to Israel despite historically backing the Palestinian cause which is partly thanks to the Netanyahu government. However, opposition parties in New Delhi including the Indian National Congress (INC) or Congress party reiterated their support for Palestinians in a recent resolution passed a week ago. On Thursday, (Oct 12) the Indian foreign ministry condemned the attack by Hamas in Israel as a "terrorist attack" and reiterated its longstanding position for an independent Palestine. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The US president is set to visit Israel what will his visit mean for the ongoing Conflict more than this we were earlier joined by Professor James A Russel from California. Mr Russel is an associate professor in the Department of National Security Affairs at NPS. Listen to what he had to say.

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The situation in Gaza is grim the hospitals across the region face an alarming crisis they are perilously closed through running out of generators and fuel. The United Nations humanitarian office issued a dire warning stating that reserves of fuel in these hospitals are expected to last for only approximately 24 more hours.

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The Israel-Hamas War has been dragged on for over 10 days now over 1,400 Israelis and at least 2,750 Palestinians have been killed so far. Both sides are still exchanging fire, and Grim in Gaza remains where over 1 million people have been displaced ahead of a possible ground offensive. Hamas has meanwhile said that a possible Israeli offensive doesn't scare them.

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US President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday for talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and make clear Israel has the right to defend itself, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Tuesday.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to Israel for meetings. Blinken arrived back in Israel after several days of shuttle diplomacy between Arab states. The meetings with the Arab States were in a bid to prevent a wider war from erupting after the Israel-Hamas war.

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With the renewal of the Israel-Palestine conflict many African countries have had the gap between their economic and trade goals and their political and cultural realities come into sharp relief. Israel has made deep inroads into a continent traditionally sympathetic to palestine. But Israel’s gains have limits too. Why is Africa divided on supporting Palestine?

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The devastation in Israel has sent tremors in the UK as well. Official figures by UK officials reveal there could be more than 10 British citizens who are feared to be dead or missing in Israel.

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<p><em><strong>Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised.</strong></em></p>

<p>Hamas released a yet another chilling video of a hostage on their Telegram channel which appears to show a young woman purportedly receiving medical attention from Hamas.</p>

<p>In the video, the girl can be seen receiving medical treatment for what appears to be her broken arm.</p>

<p>“Hi, I'm Mia Shem, 21 years old from Shoham. Currently, I'm in Gaza. I returned early Saturday morning from Sderot; I was at a party. I was seriously injured in my hand. I underwent surgery on my hand at the hospital [in Gaza] for 3 hours. They are taking care of me, giving me medicine, everything is fine. I only ask that they bring me home as soon as possible to my parents, to my siblings. Get me out of here as soon as possible. Please.”</p>

<h2><strong>What Hamas said about the video?</strong></h2>

<p>On the Telegram channel of Hamas, the video comes with a caption, "Mujahideen from the Al-Qassam Brigades provide medical care to a female prisoner in Gaza, who was captured on the first day of the Al-Aqsa Flood battle."</p>

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<p>"From the second the reports started I called her cell phone," Israel's Army Radio quoted Mia's mother, Keren Shem, as saying. "And the phone has been ringing for hours, but there's no answer. I demand to know, someone should tell me something. No one has looked for me; we posted on Facebook. I did everything I could to let everyone know that my daughter is missing but no one has contacted me."</p>

<p>Mia's aunt, Galit, was quoted as saying by The Jerusalem Post: "Today [the family] called me screaming and told me that they see Mia in a video on Telegram. I saw her, and I thought I was dreaming. I finally saw the girl after all this time. She looks hurt and scared but at least she's alive."</p>

<p>"This is a very significant step, and we want our girl at home. We demand that the countries of the free world make sure that she return to us. She was with a very good friend of hers Elya Toledano, and we heard nothing more about him. We want to know he's okay."</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces said that Mia's family had been notified about her abduction by Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The IDF is operating with all intelligence and operational means for the return of the hostages," said the IDF.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: The Hostage Crisis | What is Israel's plan?</strong></p>

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<p>"In the video, Hamas tries to present itself as a humanitarian organisation while it is a murderous terrorist organisation, responsible for the murders and kidnappings of babies, women, children, and the elderly."</p>

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Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. Hamas released a yet another chilling video of a hostage on their Telegram channel which appears to show a young woman purportedly receiving medical attention from Hamas.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. Hamas released a yet another chilling video of a hostage on their Telegram channel which appears to show a young woman purportedly receiving medical attention from Hamas. In the video, the girl can be seen receiving medical treatment for what appears to be her broken arm. “Hi, I'm Mia Shem, 21 years old from Shoham. Currently, I'm in Gaza. I returned early Saturday morning from Sderot; I was at a party. I was seriously injured in my hand. I underwent surgery on my hand at the hospital [in Gaza] for 3 hours. They are taking care of me, giving me medicine, everything is fine. I only ask that they bring me home as soon as possible to my parents, to my siblings. Get me out of here as soon as possible. Please.” What Hamas said about the video? On the Telegram channel of Hamas, the video comes with a caption, "Mujahideen from the Al-Qassam Brigades provide medical care to a female prisoner in Gaza, who was captured on the first day of the Al-Aqsa Flood battle." Hamas releases its first footage of a hostage. The group says it is providing medical treatment to her. Though I think this is a poor attempt to show they are treating the hostages well. The hostage appears to be Israeli. pic.twitter.com/JDATGYenCr — Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) October 16, 2023 × "From the second the reports started I called her cell phone," Israel's Army Radio quoted Mia's mother, Keren Shem, as saying. "And the phone has been ringing for hours, but there's no answer. I demand to know, someone should tell me something. No one has looked for me; we posted on Facebook. I did everything I could to let everyone know that my daughter is missing but no one has contacted me." Mia's aunt, Galit, was quoted as saying by The Jerusalem Post: "Today [the family] called me screaming and told me that they see Mia in a video on Telegram. I saw her, and I thought I was dreaming. I finally saw the girl after all this time. She looks hurt and scared but at least she's alive." "This is a very significant step, and we want our girl at home. We demand that the countries of the free world make sure that she return to us. She was with a very good friend of hers Elya Toledano, and we heard nothing more about him. We want to know he's okay." Also read | TRIGGER WARNING: ‘Stomach ripped open, unborn baby stabbed’ - Israeli collecting corpses recalls horror Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces said that Mia's family had been notified about her abduction by Hamas. "The IDF is operating with all intelligence and operational means for the return of the hostages," said the IDF. Also watch | Israel-Hamas War: The Hostage Crisis | What is Israel's plan? × "In the video, Hamas tries to present itself as a humanitarian organisation while it is a murderous terrorist organisation, responsible for the murders and kidnappings of babies, women, children, and the elderly." WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of the video. (Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Video: Hamas releases chilling footage of 'hurt and scared' hostage

WION's correspondent Jodie Cohen continues to send ground reports from Israel. In her latest, she interviews an IDF Sergeant who prefers to remain anonymous for security reasons we will refer to him as Sergeant 'Y' for the time being as he talks about his experiences in the Israeli Defense Forces on the first day of the attack carried out by the Hamas militant group.

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The Hamas terrorists have released a video that is claimed to be the first footage of an Israeli held hostage in the Gaza Strip.

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Israel is now gearing up for a potential multi-front War days after a devastating onslaught from Gaza's Hamas regime. Over 1,200 Israelis have been killed in the Hamas attacks so far on the other hand 900 have been reported killed in Gaza which has come under intense bombardment from Israel's retaliatory strikes.

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<p>As per the new videos getting circulated on social media, school-aged children are being allegedly trained by Hamas commanders to defend the Gaza Strip as the Israeli army prepares for ground operations in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Children as young as 14 are being trained by terrorists for battle, with some even younger kids apparently getting training in weapons skills and military drills, claimed an Israeli emergency responder unit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Photos and videos of the alleged training of children were shared by South First Responders (SFR) on Telegram on Sunday (Oct 15). Reportedly, the video footage was recorded on body-worn cameras that were collected from the corpses of terrorists.</p>

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<h2><strong>Military-style training camps</strong></h2>

<p>SFR stated that the footage is proof of the 'cynical indoctrination of Palestinian children' in what they called as 'military-style training camps'.</p>

<p>The unit further released footage of Hamas terrorists killing innocent victims. In the video, the gunmen can be seen going from house to house and hunting down the families.</p>

<p>The videos were captured in 'head-cam' cameras before the Kfar Aza attack and exposed how boy soldiers are being trained by Hamas commanders as the next generation of terrorists.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Call for peace unshaken as death toll continues to climb</strong></p>

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<p>In the footage, the fighters are seen making preparations for their mission in their homes before leaving in a convoy of motorbikes and pick-up trucks at dawn.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel declared war on Hamas after it launched a sudden and massive attack on Tel Aviv. Since then, Israel has been relentlessly bombing the Gaza Strip and asked more than a million people, living in its northern part, to move south before the operation. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Hamas fighters stabbed, shot and burnt more than 1,400 people to death, most of them being civilians. The reprisal attacks by Israel in the days since have flattened neighbourhoods and led to the killing of around 2,670 people in Gaza.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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As per the new videos getting circulated on social media, school-aged children are being allegedly trained by Hamas commanders to defend the Gaza Strip as the Israeli army prepares for ground operations in the region.

As per the new videos getting circulated on social media, school-aged children are being allegedly trained by Hamas commanders to defend the Gaza Strip as the Israeli army prepares for ground operations in the region. Children as young as 14 are being trained by terrorists for battle, with some even younger kids apparently getting training in weapons skills and military drills, claimed an Israeli emergency responder unit. Photos and videos of the alleged training of children were shared by South First Responders (SFR) on Telegram on Sunday (Oct 15). Reportedly, the video footage was recorded on body-worn cameras that were collected from the corpses of terrorists. Also read: Revisiting Israel-Palestine historical conflict amid new escalation by Hamas Military-style training camps SFR stated that the footage is proof of the 'cynical indoctrination of Palestinian children' in what they called as 'military-style training camps'. The unit further released footage of Hamas terrorists killing innocent victims. In the video, the gunmen can be seen going from house to house and hunting down the families. The videos were captured in 'head-cam' cameras before the Kfar Aza attack and exposed how boy soldiers are being trained by Hamas commanders as the next generation of terrorists. WATCH | Israel-Hamas war: Call for peace unshaken as death toll continues to climb In the footage, the fighters are seen making preparations for their mission in their homes before leaving in a convoy of motorbikes and pick-up trucks at dawn. Israel declared war on Hamas after it launched a sudden and massive attack on Tel Aviv. Since then, Israel has been relentlessly bombing the Gaza Strip and asked more than a million people, living in its northern part, to move south before the operation. The Hamas fighters stabbed, shot and burnt more than 1,400 people to death, most of them being civilians. The reprisal attacks by Israel in the days since have flattened neighbourhoods and led to the killing of around 2,670 people in Gaza. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the Gaza crisis in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The conversation comes against the backdrop of a spiralling humanitarian crisis for over 2 million Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip. According to the Kremlin offering, a potential mediation in the ongoing War Putin expressed Russia's willingness to "work towards ending the Palestinian-Israeli confrontation and achieving a peaceful settlement through political and diplomatic means."

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<p>Reacting to the footage of the hostage shared by Hamas in the wake of the ongoing war, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that the 21-year-old Mia Schem, who was seen in the video, was abducted by the terrorists last week and that their officials reached out to the family of Mia and are in touch with them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Last week, Mia was abducted by Hamas. IDF officials have since informed Mia’s family and are in continuous contact with them," said a post by IDF on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In the video published by Hamas, they try to portray themselves as humane. However, they are a horrific terrorist organization responsible for the murder and abduction of babies, children, men, women and the elderly (sic). At this time, we are deploying all intelligence and operational measures for the return of all hostages-including Mia," they added.</p>

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<p>The family of Mia, responding to the clip, stated that they have been happy to see her safe, as per a report published in The Times of Israel.</p>

<p>The mother of Mia was quoted by local media as saying, "Yesterday, I saw she was alive. She was shot in the shoulder. She looks like she is in pain. I can see she is stable and she needs medical care. She is saying what they want her to say. I didn't know till yesterday that she was dead or alive. I beg the world to get her and many others like her back. She had only gone to a party. This is a crime against humanity. We should all gather and bring back everybody home."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mia is a dual Israeli-French citizen and her family had appealed to France President Emmanuel Macron along with other French families last week to help free their relatives, reported news agency Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Hamas release video of hostage&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A video of an Israeli woman, who was taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 attacks, was released by the terrorist outfit. The military wing of Hamas, Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, released the woman's video who identified herself as 21-year-old Mia Schem. In the video, the arm of the woman can be seen wrapped in bandages.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video, the girl said that she is from Sderot, which is a small Israeli city close to the Gaza border. On October 7, the girl was attending the Supernova Sukkot Music Festival on Kibbutz Re'im when the gathering was attacked by Hamas terrorists. Around 260 people were killed at the music fest, and others including Mia, were taken hostage.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the video, which was just nearly a minute long, healthcare was seen dressing Mia's injury. The Israeli woman stated that she had to undergo a three-hour surgery for her injury.</p>

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<p>"They're caring for me, they're treating me, they're giving me medication. Everything is okay. I'm only asking to be returned home as soon as possible, to my family, to my parents, to my siblings. Please get us out of here as soon as possible," she said, in the video.&nbsp;</p>

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Reacting to the footage of the hostage shared by Hamas in the wake of the ongoing war, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that the 21-year-old Mia Schem, who was seen in the video, was abducted by the terrorists last week and that their officials reached out to the family of Mia and are in touch with them.

Reacting to the footage of the hostage shared by Hamas in the wake of the ongoing war, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that the 21-year-old Mia Schem, who was seen in the video, was abducted by the terrorists last week and that their officials reached out to the family of Mia and are in touch with them. "Last week, Mia was abducted by Hamas. IDF officials have since informed Mia’s family and are in continuous contact with them," said a post by IDF on X. "In the video published by Hamas, they try to portray themselves as humane. However, they are a horrific terrorist organization responsible for the murder and abduction of babies, children, men, women and the elderly (sic). At this time, we are deploying all intelligence and operational measures for the return of all hostages-including Mia," they added. Last week, Mia was abducted by Hamas. IDF officials have since informed Mia’s family and are in continuous contact with them. In the video published by Hamas, they try to portray themselves as humane. However, they are a horrorific terrorist organization responsible for the… — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 16, 2023 × Also read: Revisiting Israel-Palestine historical conflict amid new escalation by Hamas The family of Mia, responding to the clip, stated that they have been happy to see her safe, as per a report published in The Times of Israel. The mother of Mia was quoted by local media as saying, "Yesterday, I saw she was alive. She was shot in the shoulder. She looks like she is in pain. I can see she is stable and she needs medical care. She is saying what they want her to say. I didn't know till yesterday that she was dead or alive. I beg the world to get her and many others like her back. She had only gone to a party. This is a crime against humanity. We should all gather and bring back everybody home." Mia is a dual Israeli-French citizen and her family had appealed to France President Emmanuel Macron along with other French families last week to help free their relatives, reported news agency Reuters. Hamas release video of hostage A video of an Israeli woman, who was taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 attacks, was released by the terrorist outfit. The military wing of Hamas, Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, released the woman's video who identified herself as 21-year-old Mia Schem. In the video, the arm of the woman can be seen wrapped in bandages. In the video, the girl said that she is from Sderot, which is a small Israeli city close to the Gaza border. On October 7, the girl was attending the Supernova Sukkot Music Festival on Kibbutz Re'im when the gathering was attacked by Hamas terrorists. Around 260 people were killed at the music fest, and others including Mia, were taken hostage. #BREAKING Hamas releases what is claimed to be first footage of an Israeli hostage Hamas psychological warfare? Mia Shem, 21 years old from Shoham said: "They are taking care of me... I only ask that you get me out of here as soon as possible. Please.” Here's the full story:… pic.twitter.com/0gN3xJu6ow — The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) October 16, 2023 × In the video, which was just nearly a minute long, healthcare was seen dressing Mia's injury. The Israeli woman stated that she had to undergo a three-hour surgery for her injury. WATCH | Israel Defence Forces' Sergeant 'Y' on WION "They're caring for me, they're treating me, they're giving me medication. Everything is okay. I'm only asking to be returned home as soon as possible, to my family, to my parents, to my siblings. Please get us out of here as soon as possible," she said, in the video. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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